The courses we offer:

L3 Sport & Exercise Science

Are you considering a career in the sports industry? Are you interested in the analysis of athlete performance? Are you curious about the body systems and their response to exercise? Are you motivated to explore how the mind might affect performance? If so, this course could be a great choice for you!

Through this programme, students gain a valuable high order skillset ready to enter higher education, or progress directly into employment. Students will benefit from a significant amount of employer engagement as well as gaining a broad experience within the sports sector, particularly in terms of fitness testing and training, health screening and technology. Students will also complete an independent research project. To achieve the qualification students will complete various work-based projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. There are also four externally set examinations in Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology and Nutrition.

We offer the BTEC Sport and Exercise Science course as a double diploma (2 A level equivalent) or a single Diploma (1 A level equivalent).

QMC has a fantastic reputation for its sporting programme, team successes and outstanding facilities.
Progression rates into employment and higher education are exceptional as students leave with a comprehensive knowledge and deep understanding of the subject, along with excellent coaching skills that are desired by the sports industry.

Most students study for a personal training, coaching, lifeguard and first-aid qualification alongside their diploma.

Extra Opportunities

Alongside with your A Levels and vocational courses, QMC is the only college in the local area where you can qualify as a;
– Personal trainer
– Sports Coach
– Lifeguard

Other opportunities include First Aid Qualifications, Duke of Edinburgh (Silver and Gold Awards), Higher Sports Leader Award(HSLA), Team Games, Coaching, Participation Sports for All.

Personal Trainer
By the end of your first year you will be a fully qualified fitness instructor and ready to find part-time work in local fitness centres. By the end of your second year you will be a fully qualified personal trainer able to work in local fitness centres or with your own private clients. You will study for the qualifications one period a week and it fits easily onto your timetable.
(Cost £225. If you were to take this course with a private organisation it costs between £1500 and £2500)

Sports Coach
By the end of your first year you will have a Level 2 Level 2 Qualification in Community Sports Leadership and will be able to find part-time work coaching in schools and the local community. By the end of the second year you will have a Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport and will be able to coach independently. You will study for the qualifications one period a week and it fits easily onto your timetable.

Life Guarding & First Aid
You will study for the qualifications one period a week and it fits easily onto your timetable. After you qualify you will be able to find part-time work in local leisure centres.

Duke of Edinburgh Award, Silver and Gold
It offers a life-changing experience and a fun time with friends. It is an opportunity to discover new interests and talents and a tool to develop essential skills for life and work. It is a recognised mark of achievement; respected by universities and employers.

Any Questions?

The Head of Department, Andrew Fields will be happy to help.

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