Sport and Physical Activity
Sport and Physical Activity
If you’re passionate about sport and looking to turn that interest into a future career, the Level 2 Cambridge Technicals in Sport and Physical Activity at South Devon College is a great place to start. This course builds your understanding of the sports industry while developing the practical skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Designed with industry experts, the qualification gives you insight into real-world roles in sport, health and fitness. You’ll study a mix of examined and coursework-based units covering key topics such as physical activity, health and wellbeing, and how to prepare for sport and physical performance.
Through hands-on learning, project work, and practical sessions, you'll gain valuable experience in how sport is delivered and supported in professional environments. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore job-specific pathways, helping you shape your learning around your career goals, whether that's coaching, fitness instruction, or sports development.
This qualification is ideal for students who enjoy being active, working as part of a team, and learning in a more applied, real-world way. It also provides a solid foundation for progressing into further study or employment in the sport and leisure sector.
You will need to have achieved a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies so that it is appropriate and consistent with current industry practice.
Those taking this qualification will study two mandatory units for the Award which are assessed internally via assignment based work. You will then have the opportunity to progress onto the Certificate and then Diploma.
Units covered can range from: Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing, Customer Service in Sport and Physical Activity, Components and Principles of Fitness Training for Sport and Physical Activity, Assisting Sports Coaching, Fitness Induction and Testing, Supporting the Delivery of Sports and Physical Activity Events.












