Sport and Physical Activity Leaders Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma

Applications Open: Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 24th July 2026

Entry Requirements: Our general entry requirements are:-

• A Levels – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• BTEC Level 3 – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• T Level - technical course, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics.

• BTEC Level 2 – One year programme, which could lead on to further studies, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 2 or above, including English and mathematics.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

If applying to T Level Engineering, please include a second choice set of subjects within the same application.

Course Aims

The students will acquire technical skills through vocational contexts. Examples of this include the study of how to measure a client’s health, wellbeing and level of fitness prior to their participation in a fitness programme, how to demonstrate the safe and effective use of a range of fitness equipment and how to support the delivery of exercise and fitness sessions. The qualification will also provide an opportunity to improve organisation, communication, motivation and presentation skills as well as developing their awareness of the sporting sector and its requirements. By completing this course, students will have a broadened understanding of the varied progression they can take and the options available to them.

Course Content

Students will explore five mandatory units within the Assistant Fitness Instructor specialist course pathway:

• (U1) Physical activity, health and wellbeing.
• (U2) Physical preparation and readiness for sport and physical activity
• (U3) Inclusivity, equality and diversity in delivering sport and physical activity.
• (U4) Leading sport and physical activity sessions.
• (U5) Customer service in sport and physical activity.

Students will complete nine units in total.

Assessment

This course will be assessed through both internal and external assessment. 22% of the qualification in Units 1 and 2 is assessed externally through examinations. All other assessments will be coursework based units that are internally assessed.

Additional course entry requirements

A passion for sport and exercise is desirable. The entry requirement is grade 2 or above in English and mathematics.

Progression and career opportunities

This course can lead to careers in the sporting industry, including sports coaching, gym instructors, lifeguard, personal trainer and teaching assistant.