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UNIT 36: SPORT AND LEISURE TOURISM IN THE UK

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LO1 Understand the structure of the sport- and leisure-related tourism sector in the UK
Concept of tourism: models and approaches; definitions of tourism and tourists; tourism
motivators and barriers; classification of tourism types; tourism sectors including products and
services Historical developments: introduction of paid holidays; role of transport; mass tourism;
ecotourism; technological developments in sport and leisure-related tourism Role of public
sector: government legislation; tourism authorities; national and regional tourist boards; local
government; amenity agencies; public sector initiatives; comparative government structures
Role of private and voluntary sectors: private sector organisations eg tourist attractions and
accommodation providers; voluntary sector organisations eg hostel; partnerships, national and
international professional organisations Tourism law: effects of EU and international legislation;
tourist movement law eg passports; passenger carriage law; consumer protection law eg
Package Holidays Act; planning regulations; laws relating to tourist attractions and sports stadia
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LO2 Understand the trends and demands for sport and leisure tourism Sources of
tourism
data and statistics: international sources; National Training Organisations; regional tourist
boards; sector-specific studies eg accommodation surveys, independent surveys; local,
national, international statistics Characteristics and contribution of tourism: patterns of demand;
supply characteristics; future markets; contribution to national economy and balance of
payments;

tourism-related employment;

career

pathways Tourism

resources: natural;

constructed; labour; tourism infrastructure including air, sea and road; effects of deregulation;
ownership and operation of airports, airlines, shipping, rail and coach travel; impact of tourism
and infrastructure on tourism demand
LO3 Understand the economic, socio-cultural and environmental issues that affect sport
and leisure tourism
Economic: national, local and regional impacts; measuring economic impact; multiplier and
leakage effects; cost and benefit analysis; sources of finance for tourism; funding and grants;

political costs and benefits Socio-cultural: social impact models; socio-cultural costs and
benefits; effects of intercultural contact on host communities; effects of intercultural contact on
tourists Environmental: positive and negative environmental impacts; environmental impact
assessments; protection measures; sustainable development; competition and conflict issues;
government and organisational body initiatives
UNIT 36: SPORT AND LEISURE TOURISM IN THE UK
LO4 Be able to evaluate strategies that can be used to maximise the growth of sportand
leisure-related tourism Regional and national
strategies: strategies eg Health of the Nation, crime prevention, antisocial behaviour, juvenile
crime, accessibility, transport sustainability, education and training, new technologies eg
interactive software, corporate-related, strategies related to employee recruitment and training
and management expertise Events: types eg sporting and leisure events, corporate, educational
Influence: of major initiatives eg Modern Olympics, World Student Games, Commonwealth
Games, Ryder Cup, Grand National, Wimbledon, Premier League events
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UNIT 36: SPORT AND LEISURE TOURISM IN THE UK
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit a learner will:
LO1 Understand the structure of the sport- and leisure-related tourism sector in the UK
Assessment criteria for pass
The learner can:
1.1 compare the structure and operation for two selected sport- and leisure-related tourism
providers analysing their audience profiles and range of activities
1.2 evaluate the contribution of the public, commercial and voluntary sectors to the growth and
development of the sport- and leisure-related tourism sector

1.3 analyse the impact of historical developments and concepts on the growth of the sport- and
leisure-related tourism industry
1.4 evaluate the value of EU and international law that affect the sport- and leisure-related
tourism industry
LO2

Understand

the

trends

and

demands

for

sport

and

leisure

tourism

2.1 present a statistical analysis identifying trends and the nature of demand for sport- and
leisure-related tourism in the UK
2.2 evaluate the nature and availability of sport- and leisurerelated tourism resources
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LO3 Understand the economic, socio-cultural and environmental issues that affect sport
and leisure tourism
3.1 evaluate the contribution of the sport- and leisurerelated tourism industry to the UK economy
3.2 analyse the socio-cultural and environmental factors and their impact on the sport- and
leisure-related tourism industry
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LO4 Be able to evaluate strategies that can be used to maximise the growth of sport- and
leisure-related

tourism

4.1 evaluate regional, national and local strategies that have influenced the growth and demand
for sport- and leisure-related tourism activities
4.2 prepare data that can be used to manage the growth and demand for a selected sport- and
leisure-related tourism activity
UNIT 36: SPORT AND LEISURE TOURISM IN THE UK
Guidance
Links

This unit links to Unit 33: The Sport and Leisure Sector. This unit also links to the following
Management NVQ unit:
B2: Map the environment in which your organisation operates.
Essential requirements
Learners will need access to a range of sport- and leisure-related tourism venues as well as
suitable case-study material. Access to material produced by the English Tourism Council and
other organisations such as tour operators providing sports, and other leisure-related
programmes is essential.
Employer engagement and vocational contexts
Delivery of this unit will be enhanced by employer engagement involving, for example, local
sports and leisure providers. Extending the learning environment to incorporate real-life
experiences will enable learners to develop personal learning and thinking skills and Functional
Skills in the workplace. Learners could, for example, meet with employers from the local sportsand leisure-related tourism providers, to learn about the growth and influence of the sector. A
talk by a representative of the local authority sports and leisure department would help learners
understanding of the role of government and the current issues affecting sport and
leisurerelated tourism.
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