Vocational A-level Leisure and Recreation Options

 Vocational A-Level Leisure and Recreation Options is written specifically to provide all the necessary background information to successfully complete the new AVCE Leisure and Recreation optional units. It follows exactly the structure, content and order of the optional units. The book is lively and easy-to-read, with simple language and key terms clearly defined. Each unit contains up-to-date information on the leisure and recreation industry. It encourages students to be imaginative and creative and includes a range of case studies and evidence gathering activities that link theory with real life, bringing the subject alive. The book also contains many opportunities for students to generate evidence for Key Skills. FeaturesProduced specifically for the 2000 specifications Authors actively involved in the AVCE in Leisure and Recreation and are industry specialists Applicable to all awarding bodies Includes a range of activities in each unit Key Skills opportunities clearly identified Up-to-date case studies to convert theory into practice A flexible resource for the classroom, for home use, for portfolio units and external assessment. About the authorsJulie Gibson is a principal examiner for leisure and recreation and is compiling the external assessments for the new award. She has a wealth of experience as an author, deliverer, assessor, and internal and external verifier in both leisure and tourism and at all levels. She is also currently converting to a standards moderator. She is a local authority principal recreation officer and is involved in the development of many of the current Sport England initiatives.Malcolm Walton is a principal examiner for leisure and recreation, writing and assessing external units in Marketing and Running a Leisure Facility . In addition he acts as a moderator and reviser across a number of subject areas. He has previously been an examiner and lead moderator for GCE and GCSE physical education. He has considerable experience in leisure management, having worked for a number of years in both the public and voluntary sectors. Currently he is section leader for Leisure, Tourism and Sport at Tamworth and Lichfield College. Malcolm Ferguson is a chief examiner and principal moderator for leisure and recreation and has been actively involved in the writing of the new specifications, in addition to compiling the external assessments for the AVCE. He is currently a manager in a further education college and an experienced author, lecturer and verifier in a wide range of vocational sport and leisure qualifications. Malcolm is an experienced practitioner in the sport and leisure industry, a former international coach and a senior tutor for many sports coaching awards.