Sports, Coaching and Outdoor

The South Devon College Sports Centre is a modern, purpose-built facility designed to support sporting excellence, physical education and community wellbeing. Whether you’re training for competitive sport or staying active as part of a healthy lifestyle, our centre provides the space and equipment to help you achieve your goals.

At the heart of the Sports Centre is our state-of-the-art 3G all-weather pitch – a latest-generation surface ideal for football and other team sports. The pitch is built to full competitive standards, offering a professional-level playing experience all year round, regardless of weather conditions. There is also a traditional grass pitch.

Alongside the main pitch, the centre also features a versatile Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), designed to accommodate a wide range of sports including basketball, netball and five-a-side football. These spaces support both structured curriculum sessions and recreational play, giving students the freedom to train, compete, and enjoy sport in a dynamic setting.

Supporting facilities include modern changing rooms, clubhouse and a community teaching space ideal for sports theory lessons, coaching seminars and team strategy sessions. The entire complex is designed to promote high levels of engagement, performance, and personal development.

At South Devon College, our dedicated gym and fitness suite is an essential part of the learning experience for students in Sports, Adventure and Public Services. Whether you’re training for a career in the uniformed services, preparing for outdoor expeditions, or developing elite-level fitness, our on-site gym provides a professional environment to build strength, resilience and endurance.

Fully equipped with a range of modern cardio machines, resistance equipment, free weights, kettlebells, and functional training stations, the facility is designed to support all aspects of physical development. From high-intensity training and circuit work to mobility and recovery, the gym is set up to mirror the expectations of industry and service careers.

This dynamic space is used for both independent training and structured sessions as part of your course, giving you the practical edge needed for roles that demand peak physical performance. It’s also the ideal place to refine your fitness ahead of entrance tests for the armed forces, police, or fire and rescue services.

At South Devon College, our on-site gym and fitness facilities provide a welcoming and inclusive space to help you stay active, build strength, and boost your wellbeing, whatever your fitness goals. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or an experienced gym-goer aiming to level up, our facilities and classes are here to support your journey.

The gym is fully equipped with modern cardio machines, free weights, resistance equipment, kettlebells and functional training tools, giving you everything you need for strength training, endurance work, and full-body conditioning.

For those who love group exercise, our weekly fitness classes offer something for everyone:

• Ab Attack – High-energy cardio and toning
• Flex and Flow – A dynamic yoga-Pilates fusion
• Dance Yourself Fit – A calorie-burning dance workout
• Group Indoor Cycling – High-intensity spinning sessions
• Mixed Pilates – Gentle, adaptable mat-based Pilates
• Body Blast – Circuit-style strength and endurance training
• Yoga – Core-focused movement and breathwork
• Couch to 5K – Free beginner’s running plan with optional weekly coaching

You can also book our Indoor Sports Hall, Dance Studio or Cycling Room for your own activities – or join us in a game of badminton with free weekly court access and equipment provided. Bring a friend or family member along at no extra cost!