Sport and Physical ActivityVocational Level 3 Extended Diploma

Head of Department: Clare LastEmail: clare.last@qmc.ac.uk

‘Sport can, and does, make a profound and positive impact on individuals, communities and wider society.’ - Sport England

Fact File• Outstanding Sport Facilities, including Floodlit 3G, Swimming Pool and Fitness Suite • Enthusiastic, highly qualified, subject specialists • Excellent opportunities for ‘real life’ learning • Fitness Instructor Level 1 and Sports Leader level 2 included • Opportunities to train and compete in your chosen sport alongside the academic course • Supports progression onto Higher Education or directly into employment• Entry Requirements: 6 GCSE’s including English at grade 5 or above

Course SummaryAre you interested in a career in the Sports Industry? Are you an aspiring coach or PE teacher? Are you keen to develop your knowledge of fitness and training? If so, this course could be a great choice for you!

The Cambridge Technicals are an exciting choice of course which are widely endorsed by employers and educational institutions. Through the course, students will gain a valuable skillset ready to enter employment in the sports industry or higher education. Students will benefit from a significant amount of employer engagement as well as gaining a broad experience within the sports sector, including hands-on coaching, leadership and instructing.

This is a demanding, yet rewarding, applied course which is theory and practically based; it requires a good level of organisation and commitment from students. To achieve the qualification students will complete various work based projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

Specific entry requirementsPE GCSE or equivalent beneficial but not essential. Merit grade in Level 2 BTEC Sport or Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma Sport if studied. Grade 5 in English required and preferably Science.

Progression skills and opportunitiesThroughout the course you will be challenged to develop a variety of skills such as leadership, coaching, instructing and team work. Assignments will promote the development of your high order skills such evaluation, justification and analysis.

The course will include two weeks of compulsory work experience within the sports sector. This will develop a range of work based skills and will enable you to reflect and action plan towards your future goals.

This course provides you with a broad qualification that prepares you for further study or a career within the sport sector, including:

Sport and Recreation Facility Management Coaching/Teaching/TrainingHealth Promotion Sports TherapyFitness and Personal Training Sports Development Officers

How is the course assessed?The course is predominately assessed through vocationally relevant coursework assignments and projects, applying your knowledge and understanding of a range of key concepts. In addition, over the two year course there will be four externally assessed units, three of which will be assessed via an exam.

What topics will I be studying?

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?You will need sports kit for all practical based lessons. An online text book will be available to support your understanding of key concepts. QM Sports kit is available via our supplier.

Art, Craft and Design - A LevelHead of Department: James Fraser-Murison

Email: james.fraser-murison@qmc.ac.uk

Fact File• For students planning a career in Art and Design, the A Level course will have the necessary breadth of work for entry onto a Degree or Foundation degree in Art and Design.• Some students study a one year full-time Art and Design Foundation course before progressing to degree level. A few students go directly into work related areas. Typical career options include fine art, illustration, textile design, interiors, fashion design, fashion promotion and three-dimensional design, including jewellery, costume and theatre.• Combines well with many other subjects at A level including other Art, Design or Media A levels.

Course SummaryArt, Craft & Design is a multi-disciplinary course which involves working with a wide variety of techniques and processes. In the first year, the course expands and develops students’ practical skills, knowledge and understanding of materials. Students will learn a wide variety of drawing, printmaking, craft and textile techniques and will create exciting contemporary artwork in two and three dimensions. This is deal if you want to explore processes and techniques from across the department.

During the second year the course seeks to build on the knowledge gained during the first year and develop the ability to work independently through sustained investigations, development of ideas and in depth analysis. Students will work on a variety of briefs but they will be more personally directed and in depth. The conclusion of the 2 year A level course will be for students to present two components of work in the form of a portfolio with an externally set assignment.

Specific entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in an Art or relevant Technology subject. If this is not applicable, you should bring a small portfolio of work to your enrolment interview.

Being open to experimentation and to trying new things, as well as having a creative outlook and a willingness to work hard, is highly valued.

Sport and Physical ActivityVocational Level 3 Extended Diploma

Head of Department: Clare LastEmail: clare.last@qmc.ac.uk

‘Sport can, and does, make a profound and positive impact on individuals, communities and wider society.’ - Sport England

Fact File• Outstanding Sport Facilities, including Floodlit 3G, Swimming Pool and Fitness Suite • Enthusiastic, highly qualified, subject specialists • Excellent opportunities for ‘real life’ learning • Fitness Instructor Level 1 and Sports Leader level 2 included • Opportunities to train and compete in your chosen sport alongside the academic course • Supports progression onto Higher Education or directly into employment• Entry Requirements: 6 GCSE’s including English at grade 5 or above

Course SummaryAre you interested in a career in the Sports Industry? Are you an aspiring coach or PE teacher? Are you keen to develop your knowledge of fitness and training? If so, this course could be a great choice for you!

The Cambridge Technicals are an exciting choice of course which are widely endorsed by employers and educational institutions. Through the course, students will gain a valuable skillset ready to enter employment in the sports industry or higher education. Students will benefit from a significant amount of employer engagement as well as gaining a broad experience within the sports sector, including hands-on coaching, leadership and instructing.

This is a demanding, yet rewarding, applied course which is theory and practically based; it requires a good level of organisation and commitment from students. To achieve the qualification students will complete various work based projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

Specific entry requirementsPE GCSE or equivalent beneficial but not essential. Merit grade in Level 2 BTEC Sport or Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma Sport if studied. Grade 5 in English required and preferably Science.

Royal College of Art, London College of Fashion, Royal School of Needlework, UCA (Farnham,Epsom), UAL (Kingston, Camberwell), Manchester Metropolitan, Bournemouth, Falmouth,Brighton, Winchester and UWE (Bristol).

How is the course assessed?The course is divided into 18 Units which are all equally weighted. 9 units are completed in year 1 for the Subsidiary Diploma and 9 units in year 2 to complete the Extended Diploma which is equivalent to 3 A levels. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What topics will I be studying?• Painting and Drawing• Printmaking• Textiles• Digital and film photography• Illustration• Typography• 3D Design• Contemporary Fine Art• Digital Art• Branding

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?The studio fee of £125 per year covers most of the materials that students will require. Students may wish to purchase additional craft materials to develop additional skills within their area of interest. There will be the opportunity to take part in a residential trip.

Progression skills and opportunitiesThroughout the course you will be challenged to develop a variety of skills such as leadership, coaching, instructing and team work. Assignments will promote the development of your high order skills such evaluation, justification and analysis.

The course will include two weeks of compulsory work experience within the sports sector. This will develop a range of work based skills and will enable you to reflect and action plan towards your future goals.

This course provides you with a broad qualification that prepares you for further study or a career within the sport sector, including:

Sport and Recreation Facility Management Coaching/Teaching/TrainingHealth Promotion Sports TherapyFitness and Personal Training Sports Development Officers

How is the course assessed?The course is predominately assessed through vocationally relevant coursework assignments and projects, applying your knowledge and understanding of a range of key concepts. In addition, over the two year course there will be four externally assessed units, three of which will be assessed via an exam.

What topics will I be studying?

Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?You will need sports kit for all practical based lessons. An online text book will be available to support your understanding of key concepts. QM Sports kit is available via our supplier.

Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 3HF Tel: 01256 417500 Email: info@qmc.ac.uk www.qmc.ac.uk

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Practical skills in Sport and Physical Activities

Working Safely in Sport, Exercise, Health and Leisure

Working in Active Leisure Sports Coaching and Activity Leadership

Sport Organisation and Development

Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise

Physical Activity for Specific Groups

Organisation of Sports Events

Leadership and Management in Active Leisure

Health and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise

How to start your own Business in Sport and

Physical Activity

Improving Fitness for Sport and Physical Activity

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation

Sports Research Project