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If you’re never happier than Not only does this city have two when you’re active, then a of the world’s most successful career in sport could be calling football clubs, it’s also home to you. Whether you want to to the National Centres for play professionally, support top basketball, cycling, lacrosse, athletes or inspire other people squash, taekwondo and water to discover the enjoyment of polo. You’ll also find clubs for sport for themselves, we can professional cricket, rugby union, help you to reach your goals. rugby league, netball and a whole lot more. It doesn’t matter what your starting point is, how old you are It’s no surprise that 17,000 people or what grades you got at school, are employed in the sports you’ll find a course to suit you at industry across Manchester alone The Manchester College. If you’re and that number is only expected prepared to put the hours in, we to grow. So there really are a can help you to improve your huge number of opportunities fitness, abilities and skills. if you want a career in this energetic, dynamic sector. At the same time, you’ll be learning all about nutrition, sport Alongside your studies, you’ll science, motivation, coaching have the opportunity to gain and so much more. work experience with a sports club, fitness centre or other You’ll learn from tutors with relevant organisations, through a wealth of experience in the our Centre of Excellence for sports industry and benefit Sport. By the time you leave us, from access to fully equipped you’ll have everything you need gyms, specialised fitness testing to progress to a fantastic career, facilities and a wide range of or to continue your journey at sports equipment. degree level.
Plus, you could even join our So what are you waiting for? basketball or football first teams and represent The Manchester College regionally and nationally.
And surely there’s no better place to learn about sport than in Manchester?
2 3 Study Programme • Local and national trips, You’ll join our Centre of including visits to famous CENTRE OF Excellence for Sport when you professional sports clubs and enrol on any of our qualifications venues from Level 1 to Level 3. If you haven’t already obtained a Grade EXCELLENCE 4 GCSE in English or maths, Work Experience you’ll study to achieve this level Placement of qualification alongside your You’ll spend at least 35 hours in FOR SPORT course. This is a mandatory external workplaces across the requirement and it’s also region. You’ll be helping with We passionately believe in helping you reach your ultimate goal, essential you achieve this for focussing on your future employability and developing the skills you many careers. day-to-day tasks and shadowing need to have a successful career. staff to develop your skills and broaden your knowledge of the Employability If you’re aged 16-18, our Centre of Excellence for Sport is set up to industry. Previous students have To prepare you for your future help you do just that! had placements at professional career, you’ll take part in a range and semi-professional sports of ‘employability’ activities to clubs, physios, sports centres, equip you with the knowledge and experience of careers sports clothing brands, and available to you. local schools.
Employability Sessions Industry Placement You’ll be assigned an You may be able to apply for an Employability Tutor and will take industry placement offering more part in dedicated ‘employability’ than 315 hours of experience sessions which will help equip with a leading employer. These you with the skills you’ll need to placements give you an in-depth thrive in the workplace knowledge of the industry, allow you to gain hands on experience Work Related Activity and provide an insight into career pathways. Some of our You’ll learn more about the students even go on to gain paid industry by taking part in a range employment with their industry of activities. These could include: placement employer at the end • Visits from well-known of the year, so they offer a great sports people, such as British first step into the industry. Once professional boxer and former you complete your journey in WBA lightweight title holder – our Centre of Excellence for Anthony Crolla Sport, will have all the skills you • Masterclasses with brands, need to be ‘work ready’ and experts and employers, who the qualifications you need to will give you crucial tips on take the next steps towards an how to make it in the highly amazing career. competitive sports industry 4 5 COURSES
There are so many jobs in sport If you’re over 18 and you’re and fitness. Whether you want already working in the fitness to become an athlete, coach, sector or you’d like to, you might physiotherapist, P.E. teacher, be interested in one of our fitness instructor or personal specialist fitness and personal trainer, our courses can help you training courses. They can give to kick-start your journey to a you a recognised qualification fantastic career. and the skills you need to get a job as a fitness instructor or Whatever your ability or personal trainer or you can use preferred sport, if you’re one of our short courses to passionate about keeping active upskill in areas such as circuits and pushing yourself towards and kettle bells. that next personal best, you’ll find a course that suits you at You can even take your learning The Manchester College. to the next level with our higher education partner, UCEN If you’re 16-18, we can offer you a Manchester, which offers a range choice of courses from Level 1 to of Sport courses at degree level. Level 3, in coaching, leadership and sport science.
UCEN Manchester Lvl. 6 Degree Level SPORT
UCEN Manchester Lvl. 5 Degree Level Level 1 / One Year
You’ll also take part in lots of UCEN Manchester Our Level 1 Sport qualification Lvl. 4 Degree Level is a great place to start if you practical sessions – both playing want to discover more about games and leading them – and the industry and explore a wide learn how to organise sporting The Manchester College range of sports. events safely and effectively. Lvl. 3 Adult and 16-18 You’ll develop the knowledge and skills you need to go onto further The Manchester College Lvl. 2 training ahead of a future career Adult and 16-18 in the sector.
The Manchester College Lvl. 1 16-18
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Level 2 / One Year Level 2 / One Year If you already meet the entry knowledge about how the body Whether you want to coach at prepare for a session and lead requirements for a Level 2 works and why exercise is so Olympics level, like Amanda it effectively. You’ll find out how course, and are ready to dive important, to learning about Reddin, lead a Premier League to keep children in your care straight in, this qualification sports nutrition and the qualities football team, or help young safe, and you’ll discover how will give you a fantastic insight that make a good player. people to enjoy and progress in to motivate both children and adults to try their best and have into the industry. You’ll develop their chosen sport, then this is You’ll also continue to take part the course for you. the confidence to aim high. a huge range of sports-related skills that will set you on the in lots of varied practical sessions in a range of sports and lead You have a choice of two We’ll also work with you path to an exciting career. pathways-Football Coaching and to develop your teamwork, some activities and Leadership or Sport Coaching leadership and coaching skills. You’ll be taking an in-depth look events yourself. and Activity. Whichever path While there will be some desk at the whole sports and leisure you choose, you’ll be starting work, it’s a highly practical industry, from advancing your your journey to becoming a course, so you’ll mainly be great coach. You’ll learn essential learning out on the pitch or in coaching skills, such as how to our fully equipped sports hall. 8 9 SPORT AND PHYSICAL SPORT AND EXERCISE ACTIVITY (COACHING)
Level 3 / Two Years Level 3 / Two Years Do you want to learn more about methods, and delve deeper into Whether your interest is football, You’ll study modules on the science behind the UK’s most the areas that interest you the basketball, gymnastics, athletics coaching, exercise, health and popular sports? most. or any another sport, this Level lifestyle, fitness testing, athlete 3 course will help you take your lifestyles and coaching, and This Level 3 course will give You will also develop your skills coaching abilities to the next learn how to combine all your you the chance to explore this in a range of practical areas, level. knowledge to make a positive enjoyable and fascinating subject. including instructing P.E sessions, impact on someone’s sporting You’ll learn about applied sport outdoor adventure activities, performance. and exercise psychology, and fitness programmes and more. physiology and sports injuries. You’ll also improve your research
10 11 SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (SPORT AND EXERCISE) Basketball Scholarship American Football Scholarship
• Weekly sessions with • Weekly training sessions with Level 3 Extended Diploma qualified coaches The Manchester College’s American Football Team Two Years • Talent identification opportunities • Opportunities to train Take your sporting achievement • Specialise in your chosen • Learn from professional and become part of an and development to the next sport players and coaches established team level with our Sport scholarships: • Gain a qualification equivalent • Become part of The Football Scholarship to three A Levels Manchester College’s successful Basketball • Weekly sessions with • Learn from current and Academy qualified coaches former professional players • Link opportunities in the and coaches game with your academic • Compete in AoC league and studies cup competitions • Join The Manchester College’s first team • Compete in the Association academy squad of Colleges’ (AoC) North West Basketball League
12 13 BECOME A FITNESS INSTRUCTOR OR PERSONAL TRAINER
If you’re over 18 and want to upskill or change career, we can help. Our accredited courses will teach you everything you need to know to instruct gym classes or become a personal trainer.
We’re an Active IQ approved centre, so you can be assured that you’ll receive high-quality, industry-relevant training.
14 15 GYM INSTRUCTING AND PERSONAL PERSONAL TRAINING TRAINING
Level 3 Level 3 Whether you want to work for • How to create a personal Do you love fitness and helping By the time you finish, you’ll a gym or start your own small training programme for your others? This Level 3 course will have gained a range of skills and business, this course will help clients qualify you to work as both a a much greater understanding you to develop all the skills, • How to effectively deliver fitness instructor and a personal of the subject. So you’ll be well- knowledge and competence one-to-one sessions trainer. placed to guide people in their you’ll need to work as a fully own journey to becoming fitter. qualified personal trainer. By the time you’ve finished the You’ll study a wide range of units, course, you’ll be able to offer including: Plus you’ll gain a qualification You’ll study four core units: one-to-one training, baseline that’s recognised and approved assessment, nutritional advice • Anatomy and physiology • Anatomy and physiology for by the Register of Exercise and progressive programmes. exercise and health • The principles of exercise, Professionals (REPs). You could And you’ll have gained a fitness, health and nutrition use it to get a job as a fitness respected qualification that’s • How to apply the principles leader in a gym or health club, of nutrition approved by the Register of • How to plan and instruct or to set up your own personal Exercise Professionals (REPs). gym-based exercises and training business. training sessions 16 17 SHORT DEGREE LEVEL UCEN MANCHESTER COURSES
If you’re already working in the sector, why not take a low-cost Once you’ve completed one of short course to improve your skills? They’re part-time and our Level 3 Diplomas, you may some are held in the evening, so want to progress onto a degree- you can fit them in around your level qualification through our day job. You’ll be able to top higher education partner – up your knowledge in the area UCEN Manchester. of fitness instructing that you’d like to specialise in, and gain an extra certificate. Foundation Degree (FdSc) Exercise, Physical Activity and Health
Instructing Kettle Bell Sport Coaching Level 2 Sports Science: Strength and Instructing Circuit Sessions Conditioning Level 2 Top-up Degree (BSc (Hons) Understanding Nutrition, Applied Sport and Exercise Performance and Science Healthy Eating Level 2 Sport Coaching and School Sport
For more information or to apply, visit ucenmanchester.ac.uk
18 19 The Manchester College The Manchester College Basketball Team Our basketball team competes against colleges from across the region in the AoC North West SPORTS Basketball League. It’s open to students aged 16- 19, and trials take place from enrolment until early September. TEAMS If you’re successful, you’ll train three times a week with games taking place on Wednesday’s. For more information, please contact: [email protected]
Enrolling into our Centre of Excellence for Sport isn’t just about discovering The Manchester College more about the sport you love and Football Team working towards a bright career. Our football team competes in the AoC National Championship League. We were finalists in the If you’re 16-19, you’ll also get the chance 2016/17 AoC National Cup, and to represent The Manchester College at won the Manchester Cup in 2016/17. local, regional and maybe even national level! Trials are open to students aged 16-19, and run from enrolment By joining one of our college sports until early September. teams, you’ll develop a range of skills If you’re successful, you’ll train in a fun and welcoming environment. three times a week on our brand new full size 4G pitch at our Our highly qualified and experienced Openshaw campus. Matches are coaches can help you to fulfil your played on Wednesday’s. ambitions on the pitch or the court. You’ll also be able to put what you’ve For more information, please learnt in the classroom into practice. contact: [email protected]
20 21 PE Teacher Average Salary: £34,000 CAREERS Do you want to inspire children and young people to live healthier, fitter lives? As a P.E. teacher, you’d work with young people of all abilities. You could coach school teams, organise sports events and arrange inter- schools matches. Like all teachers, you would need a teaching qualification, and be confident enough to manage a class.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST Average Salary: £37,000 If you want to help athletes to stay at the top of their game, you could aim for a career as an exercise physiologist. You’d use your skills and knowledge to improve your clients’ performance and fitness levels, or to help prevent or treat injuries. Alternatively, you could help non-athletes to become more active and enjoy sport, in a workplace, prison or other setting.
SPORTS PERSON AND COACH Average Salary: £24,000 If you have the talent and dedication to rise to the very top of your sport, you could become a professional player. While many sportspeople who compete at the highest levels are actually amateurs, some do pursue professional careers. As well as training hard, you’d need to know the science behind your physical and mental fitness and have a good understanding of your own body.
22 23 HAYLEY FRANCIS MEET THE Head of Department Hayley is the Head of three departments, including Sport. She’s been part of our TEAM Sport department for seven years, and is particularly passionate about nutrition and When you study at The children’s health and activity levels. Manchester College, you’ll be Hayley’s love of sport comes from her athletic learning from highly qualified experience in track and field events across tutors who have a wealth of the North West, as part of Wigan Harriers knowledge and experience of Athletics Team. She’s committed to making sports, coaching and fitness. an already highly successful department even better, through excellent teaching and You could soon be learning student support and our brand new state-of- from people who’ve coached the-art facilities. professional players in sports such as American football STUART NICKSON and basketball. And you could even be training with a former Sports Scholarship Course Leader and Premier League coach! Football Academy Head Coach
As well as sharing their Stuart began his professional coaching career experiences with you, our tutors with Bury Football Academy before spending often use their connections to six years working with Manchester City’s elite help students gain fantastic players. He also managed their U7 team and work experience placements. assisted their full-time academy coaches. More recently, Stuart has worked with a range of age groups at Everton Football Club. He’s been at The Manchester College for seven years now and previously managed our Category 1 football team.
TRACEY KNOWLES Tutor Tracy has been teaching and assessing a range of BTECs, NVQs and vocational qualifications in health, fitness and dance for more than eight years. She joined the College three years ago and is now the lead tutor for our Level 2 and 3 Fitness Instructing and Personal Training adult courses.
24 25 LOCATION
Openshaw Campus Ashton Old Road Openshaw Manchester M11 2WH
All of our Sport courses will be taught at our redeveloped Openshaw campus from September 2021, including our degree level qualifications.
You’ll benefit from brand new, state-of-the art, industry standard facilities as well as our existing offer, which includes a fully equipped fitness suite and gym, including a strength and conditioning gym which has treadmills, rowers, exercise bikes, free weights, squat racks and much more.
Whether football or American football is your sport, you’ll be able to take to the field on our full size, floodlit 4G pitch and benefit from large changing rooms and officials’ rooms. You’ll also have access to a lab for fitness and performance testing, and will be able to use highly specialised equipment, including Douglas bags, Cortex metalysers, blood pressure monitors, heart rate monitors, peak flow meters and body composition based equipment.
Our Openshaw Campus is a welcoming centre, offering courses for school leavers, adults, university-level students and professionals. Subject areas taught at this campus include automotive, business, construction, creative and digital media, engineering, childhood studies and health and social care, so you’ll have the opportunity to get to know students from a wide range of areas.
Whichever Sport course you decide to take, you’ll have everything you need to work your way to success.
26 27 BUILDING WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY EXCELLENCE
From September 2021, our Centre of Excellence for Sport JOEL FLETCHER LENIN SIBANDA will be wholly based at our Level 3 Sport Level 3 Sports and Exercise Openshaw campus, following a £25million redevelopment. “I love it at The Manchester “Being at The Manchester College. The tutors and support College has shown me different The state-of-the art facilities staff really show that they care. I career paths that I could take and will feature a six-court sports know that if I want to start early I have met new people that have hall, which will host five-a-side or use the facilities late, I’ll be helped me over the years.” football, netball, basketball, allowed; they are really flexible.” badminton, futsal, volleyball and more. You’ll also benefit from an outdoor 4G pitch with spectator seating, an industry standard match analysis suite and a fitness testing room. Our Openshaw campus will cater for everything from elite performance to community clubs and activities, enabling JAYLYNN FYNE KAI DAVIES us to expand and enhance our Level 3 Sports and Exercise Level 3 Sports and Exercise current Centre of Excellence for (Basketball Scholarship) (Basketball Scholarship) Sport and allowing us to remain the learning of today and for the “There’s a great atmosphere at “Since starting at the college, I’ve at the cutting edge of industry generations to follow. standards, whilst offering you The Manchester College. The been motivated by the tutors people I’ve met through the and the culture of the campus the very best environments As a student you will enjoy to unleash your creativity and course and tutors are all really to push myself to achieve higher exceptional study facilities easy to get on with.” grades and get involved in every maximise your potential. alongside access to outstanding opportunity that is offered to me. student support services. Our The Manchester College strives My tutors consistently discuss aim; to create a healthy, happy, different career paths with us, to deliver an exciting and productive environment in which innovative learning experience to introducing us to some pathways you can thrive as we encourage we wouldn’t have considered. They all our students looking to learn you to create a positive and have also helped me deal with real new skills. We are committed to prosperous future. life situations like how to handle playing a pivotal role in shaping myself in an interview.” 28 29 Applying to study at The Manchester College is really easy and can be done online via desktop, tablet or mobile.
Simply follow these eight steps and you’ll be on your journey to amazing in no time at all.
Step 1 Visit tmc.ac.uk
Step 2 Browse our range of courses and choose the course you’d like HOW to apply for Step 3 Apply for the course using our application portal, making sure you complete all of the relevant information
Step 4 TO Receive a conditional offer Step 5 Book to attend an Applicant and Parent Information Evening (16-18 year old students only)
Step 6 APPLY Register to attend our New Student Welcome Day (16-18 year old students only)
Step 7 Join us at enrolment on the date we specify on your invite (For 16-18 year old students applying for September this will be after you receive your results)
Step 8 Start your journey to amazing
30 31 Find out more and apply To find out more about The Manchester College and our Sport department and to apply for one of our courses visit: tmc.ac.uk/sport
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