A graduate of the Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences (Grad.IMAS)
This degree was designed specifically for martial artists of all classes, styles and schools. You get a recognized qualification in the theory and practice of martial arts, enabling them to improve their professional status, and giving them the right to the letter “Grad.IMAS” after their name
Summary of Qualifications
Content
1st Structure and content of the course.
2nd Tasks and goals.
3rd Conditions of entry.
4th Learning methods.
5th Evaluation methods.
6th Assessment regulations
7th Supervision and Company.
1st Structure and content of the course.
This is to be completed within thirty-six months by a student. Meanwhile, the student:
· Devote eleven fifty hours per week to their studies
° class regularly visit a martial arts club in the logbook must be recorded, and any / all seminars and training periods and the category of past etcWork will be monitored and supported by distance learning, supplemented by 10/12 days of residential instruction / Evaluation at the weekend will be fully conducted at different intervals during the course.
Students will also have regular contact in an appropriate manner with their supervisor by phone, computer and face-to-face assessments / tutorials. Each student, a longer time will take the course needed to make a written request to the Institute. From the beginning of the course the students a mentor who is the main source of guidance and counseling are assigned to them throughout the course. The student must also join a group of “mentor” companies with their colleagues at the same level of additional support.
Distribution Courses
The course currently consists of three blocks of six units of the school year in nominal terms, the latter Untis consisting of a research project. The student is expected to produce equivalent or similar level and the level of a Bachelor. This means the candidate to satisfy the examiners in all parts of the course, and the Institute reserves the right to both the number and type of equipment will be reviewed to take account of future developments and to maintain standards change. Currently, the units, as follows:
Block 1:
Study Skills
Introduction to the study of martial arts (usually on the basis of the overview)
History and tradition of martial arts (working from general to specific)
Specific Martial Arts: Theory and Practice (in-depth look at the particular martial art (s) in consideration of the student)
Health and safety at work in the martial arts (H & S legislation, policies, certain areas)
4 X wrote essays of not less than 2000 words + residential component.
Reviewed end of a written
Block 2:
Recall the first year
Religions / philosophy influences behind the development of martial arts (the beliefs and rituals that underpin the) · comparative study of the origins of martial arts and practice
Anatomy and Physiology
Psychology in the martial arts (the resolution of conflicts, attitudes and behaviors, etc.)
The impact of modern martial arts to the development of martial arts
4 X wrote essays of not less than 2,000 words and residential component
Reviewed at year-end written examination
Block 3:
Summary of two-year course
Research Methods and Resources module
Research Project (8,000 to 10,000) words)
Recap on all courses and residential components
Reviewed Final / oral exam measures the written (Viva)
The first 5 units worth 20 credits, with the research project worth 40 credits. TOTAL: 140 CREDITS
2nd Tasks and goals.
At the end of this course, students will:
Much knowledge and understanding:
• The organization and operating principles for the delivery of Martial Arts in the United Kingdom
• The physiology and how the impact on the psychology of the martial arts
Πeducation of martial arts, planning, implementation and evaluation, including adjustments to meet the needs of different population groups to be.
To be able:
Selection and integration of ideas and evidence to develop arguments
Combination of theory and practice.
Purchased, have the following key qualifications:
Application Number
The use and interpretation of data and digital graphics.
Have the ability to:
to organize and articulate the views and arguments
Building on relevant conventions of academic writing
Engage, motivate and react with sensitivity to others.
Reflect on the learning process and learning experiences.
Refine study skills and practices
forms to convey appropriate use of ICT and present information and supporting research and learning.
Other problems in order to better understand and identify the points of view.
Work effectively with others in practical situations and students contexts.The valuable and transferable practical and professional skills.
The appreciation of the broader social context of the practice of martial arts
Collect and analyze information to a progressive martial arts program
The achievement of certain tasks in the context of the Association with regard to martial arts
List of awareness and observance of codes of conduct and operational procedures.
3rd Entry requirements:
No diploma or certificate of formal education is required for entry into this course. The usual requirements for admission to this course are:
Students must have a good command of spoken and written English and have basic reading skills
Students must have computer and a regular access to a computer
Students must be a member of a martial arts club and courses at regular intervals
Students are also required to inform their teacher of martial arts company in this course required as their signature in the logbook
4th Learning methods:
Knowledge and understanding of the martial arts and science is developed through the teaching materials and the questions in the text, tasks and activities to support student learning. The main teaching material is delivered by distance learning are assisted with associated equipment, including of course the reading of texts, audio-visual (if this appears necessary) and directed reading, complemented by an additional residential component consisting of 10/12 held on several weekends sometimes distributed during the course. The summative evaluation was to be primarily through the presentation of a research project with the required length and the standard, well presented and defended carried out in the defense (oral examination) and a final written examination. Supervisors to support the development of students in all learning support through tutorials, a written opinion on tasks and online support / phone. Cognitive skills are assessed through lectures. These allow students to use their ability to demonstrate a clear structure and argument and analysis of current issues.
Club-based learning gives them an opportunity to demonstrate their independent spirit, an understanding of theoretical concepts and principles that demonstrate work in sports, fitness and health, reflective practice is based, show and use appropriate methods enquiry.Key skills QCA National Standards are referenced and are in the learning materials and promoted as part of an ongoing evaluation. The evaluation criteria for the assignment of Tutor Marked (TMA) require students, their ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate appropriate written and oral. Ability to learn by focusing on strengths and weaknesses identified, check the setting of priorities and objectives and determine and reflection are a function of development planning staff, the general approach to key skills and learning elements of the association.
Cooperation with other clubs will be promoted through training, and may include case studies and evaluations, the testimony of colleagues about the contributions to team efforts. Professional skills are based, of course, through the work, including project work on evidence. This is part of a larger awareness and understanding of the practice in the planning, implementation and evaluation of martial arts activities, including lectures, seminars, exhibitions and practice will be on gradings.Reflection The focus of this approach. The assessment of practical skills and capabilities through training is noted to be included by the instructors of the club. It can also be the development of working skills through the use of tasks on the Web.
5th Evaluation methods.
Each student will be considered in all units of the program and the passage by at least (Grade “C” – 50%) must be carried out in each unit. A minimum pass is also required for the project. Beyond this requirement, all students will be asked to present a short introduction, based on a book tour, their ability to assess the work done to later. A student who achieved at a satisfactory level in this document to be appropriate advice before she asked, with the main part of the research project course.The do not get considered as an opportunity for the students viewed the material in the course of a subject that he / of particular interest, as is such, there will be a negotiated settlement process between the student and the institution which the student suggestions provides for a detailed study for possible “adapt” to the needs of dual academic rigor and personal goals of the student. Here, suffice it to say that the project will be written on a subject, such as between the student and teacher who is worthy of gaining their 40 credits, is 8000-10000 words in length (with the exception of agreed equations, a bibliography and appendices).
6th Assessment regulations
. I. To be eligible to obtain the necessary qualifications, candidates must submit the comments as required by the document on the final program in the prescribed period – in this case, thirty-six months, subject to possible extension.
ii. A candidate for the examination can be viewed as sufficient grounds by the University, free from any part of the normal review or evaluation process.
iii. If an essay or a report otherwise adequate but requires minor amendment, this amendment within six weeks, by written notice to the student.
iv. The system for the identification of the IMAS defines the minimum score for the program to C = 50%. The range of marks is as follows: A, B +, B, B-, C +, C, C-, D +, D
7th Supervision and Company.
The Institute devotes itself mainly to the need for excellent supervision and support of the students work in an environment of distance education guaranteed. Each cohort of students is a mentor / supervisor to an experienced academic and assign / or practitioners to study evidence in this area. could he or she will guide students during their training experience.Given, a distance learning to isolate the difficulty and experience, it is proposed that each cohort of students will get a list of their peers as people who have the to suffer the same pressure and experience will have. They are the same tasks at a time like this face, and should therefore be able to help and support each other. Instead of feeling isolated, it is the hope that students will be other institutions join together to share their experiences in a climate of mutual trust and support.
