Welcome to Grantham College Sport Department Aim of

Welcome to Grantham College Sport Department

Aim of Today • Welcome • Teaching Team – – – – Why choose Grantham College? Our study programmes and Entry requirements Math English and Functional Skills. COVID 19 How you will be assessed. Microsoft Teams. IT equipment required. Timetables Progression routes. Sports Academies. What you will need to bring. Costs. Contacts.

The Sport’s Team Jane Naylor Head of Sport, Travel, Business, Public Service and Academies Imogen Brooks Sports Lecturer Tom Clayton Sport Lecturer & Football Coach Shane Spafford Sports Lecturer Lisa Silvester Sports Lecturer Lynsey Coy Activity Development Officer Linda Ward Sports lecturer Vidal Graham Table Tennis Coach

Why study at Grantham College? • • Highly qualified staff Good facilities & equipment Supportive environment Work Experience Pastoral Support Academic development Chance to improve your English & Maths skills Opportunity to gain a career or move on to Higher Education • We take H&S seriously with COVID 19

Our Study Programmes • Level 2 OCR Diploma in Sport – 4 GCSEs at 3 or below • Level 3 National Diploma and Extended Diploma in Sport – 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above – Maths and/or English grade 4 or above

Level 2 OCR Diploma in Sport • Equivalent to a GCSE A-C grade. • Designed as a one-year programme. • Aimed at learners looking to progress to Level 3 National Diploma in Sport or employment in the sports sector. • 8 units to be studied over the year of which 2 are mandatory and 6 selected units all of which are externally moderated. • Progression to Level 3 National Diploma in Sport on satisfactory completion of the course

Level 2 OCR Diploma in Sport • Semester 1 – Sept/Feb • Semester 2 – Feb/July • Anatomy & Physiology • Injury in Sport • Fitness Testing and Training • Effects of Exercise • Nutrition • Practical Sport • Planning and Leading Sport Activities • Development of Personal Fitness

BTEC National Extended Diploma Sport LEVEL 3 • Equivalent in size to three A Levels. • A two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to HE courses in sport before entering employment. • 14 units to be studied over the 2 years of which 10 are mandatory and 4 are assessed externally

Example of units to be studied in year 1 • Anatomy and Physiology – written exam • Fitness Training and Programming – task set and marked by Pearson • Professional Development • Leadership in Sport • Application of Fitness Testing • Practical Sports Performance • Research Methods

Math/English and FS • If you do not gain a grade 4 or above in your Maths and English exams before you start College, you will have to undertake them again while on your chosen sports course. • Grade 3 retake GCSE Maths and/or English again • Grade 2 take Function Skills

How will I be assessed? – – Group discussions Designing leaflets/posters Presentations Externally assessed exams/case studies (Level 3 Only) Observations and practical tasks Written assignments / essays Portfolio of evidence

Microsoft Teams • To minimise contact and reduce the spread of Covid 19 additional support will be taught for part of the course using Teams. • Classroom tasks and assignment work will be set within regular group meetings held as normal lessons to aid you in the completion of your work.

IT Equipment Requirements • The VLE and Teams are accessible through most Smart phones, ipad/tablets, laptops and computers. • For teams simply download the app and follow the steps. • For the VLE/Email just type Grantham college into your search engine and click on the VLE or Email link and use your login.

COVID 19 • We take this seriously and have implemented several protocols to keep you safe while at college: • Timetables and content adjusted to minimalise and reduce contact with students and teaching staff. • Use teams as alternative classroom lessons. • Changed seating positions to respect social distancing. • Designated hand sanitizing location throughout college. • Increased cleaning/sanitizing of functional areas to prevent the spread. • STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY as well as staff

Grantham Sports • • • Football Centre of Excellence Access to two world class 3 G pitches including running track and gym Training two to three times a week with competitive fixtures UEFA Licensed Coaches, Goalkeeper Coach, Performance Analyst & Sports Therapist GPS Tracking devices All games filmed analysed

Football in Current Climate • In these uncertain times we will still be offering football as part of your programme. • IF come September we are still in ‘lockdown’ and having to social distance then we will run a reduced football timetable looking at 2 sessions per week with potential limited numbers.

Football in Current Climate • AOC Sport (who organise all College football) have stated that competitive matches will not resume until November across ALL College football. (subject to change) • We will offer comprehensive training sessions working on technique and tactics, fitness for football and where possible look to organise friendlies if AOC Sport and the Government allow it until the full return to competitive football in November.

Grantham College Sport • Table Tennis Academy • The first in the UK, allows both local, National and International players to take advantage of a variety of specialist training. • 4 highly qualified table tennis coaches • Training every evening with competition throughout the year.

Timetable • Due to the current conditions and learners studying at college and possibly being a member of the college football center of excellence or table tennis academy their timetables may vary. • Currently looking at 1 – 2 days of in college study time and 1 – 2 days of online Teams lessons – VLE study experience.

EXAMPLE Timetable

Progression Opportunities Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 • Once you complete the level 3 Extended/Diploma in Sport you will be able to either progress into a career in the Sport, Leisure or Fitness industry or progress onto one of Grantham College Higher National Diplomas in Sport (HND) or other universities • Once you complete the level 2 OCR Diploma in Sport and have achieved at least a C Grade in GCSE English or Maths or equivalent and received a good reference you will be able to progress onto the level 3 Diploma in Sport.

What you will need to bring? • Pens/pencils • Lined paper • Folder x 2 • Plastic wallets

Extra Curricular • Educational visits/Trips – Ten pin bowling £ 6 – Alton Towers £ 25 – Overseas work placements – Body Power Exhibition – Tennis Centre – Golf Driving Range – External professional instruction

Potential Costs NON-Football Students ONLY • We have an exciting partnership with Kitman UK who provides your College kit • State of the art Uhlsport kit • Here is last years price list showing compulsory and optional kit pack options. • Prices subject to change for the new academic year • https: //www. kitmanuk. co. uk/ product-category/schoolcollege/grantham-college/

Potential Costs • Football Kit: FOOTBALLERS ONLY https: //www. kitlocker. com/granthamcollege/football-coe • There is no compulsory kit pack, above is an advised order due to the amount we train, however due to personal/family finances then you are free to buy more or less than the above package.

Expectations • • Meet all assignment deadlines Aim for high grades Complete independent directed study sessions Complete all set homework Work hard and have a positive attitude Take part in all practical sessions Attend 100%

• Please do not hesitate to contact us for any queries you might have: • Head of Curriculum jnaylor@grantham. ac. uk • Football – Tom Clayton tclayton@grantham. ac. uk • Football – Joe Evans jevans@grantham. ac. uk • Table Tennis – Vidal Graham vgraham@grantham. ac. uk • Sports Lecturers • Linda Ward – lward@grantham. ac. uk • Shane Spafford - sspafford@grantham. ac. uk • Lisa Silvester - lsilvester@grantham. ac. uk • Imogen Brooks - ibrooks@grantham. ac. uk • Tom Clayton - tclayton@grantham. ac. uk • STUDENT MENTOR • Caroline Eyre – ceyre@grantham. ac. uk

SUMMER TASK • Will be emailed to you all over the next couple of days to the email you provided when applying. • This is not a compulsory task however we would like you to have a good go at it and email back or bring with you in September so I can get a good understanding of you as learners and individuals.