CTEC - Sport
Lead. Coach. Perform. Build a healthier future.
Sport is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing industries, contributing over £20bn to the economy and offering a huge range of careers.
The Cambridge Technical (CTEC) in Sport & Physical Activity gives you the practical, scientific and leadership skills needed to thrive in this sector.
You’ll explore coaching, fitness, anatomy, psychology and sports development through hands-on, industry-aligned learning
What you will study
Core Units (Level 3)
These build the foundation of your sport knowledge and practical ability:
- Body systems & the effects of physical activity
- Sports coaching & activity leadership
- Sports organisation & development
- Working safely in sport, exercise, health & leisure
Specialist Pathways (examples). Depending on your chosen route, you may study units such as:
- Performance analysis in sport
- Group exercise to music
- Improving fitness for sport & physical activity
- Sports injuries & rehabilitation
- Nutrition & diet for sport and exercise
- Organisation of sports events
- Sport & exercise psychology
- The business of sport
How you’ll be assessed: coursework and practical assessments; some externally assessed units; real‑world tasks such as leading sessions, analysing performance, planning events and working with clients.
Next steps – where might it lead?
Studying Sport can lead to degrees such as: Sport & Exercise Science; Sports Coaching; Physiotherapy (with further study); Strength & Conditioning; Sports Management; Nutrition & Health.
What experience and skills will you gain?
You’ll develop a broad set of transferable and career-ready skills, including:
- Understanding of anatomy, physiology and training principles
- Coaching and leadership skills through real session delivery
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate sport and fitness programmes
- Knowledge of health, wellbeing and safe practice
- Experience working with clients, performers and groups
Future careers – where might this take you?
Graduates can pursue careers such as:
- Sports Coach (£18,000–£35,000)
- Fitness Instructor (£18,000–£30,000)
- Personal Trainer (£22,000–£60,000+)
- Strength & Conditioning Coach (£25,000–£55,000)
- Sports Therapist (£22,000–£45,000)