Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity
at Longdean School, Hemel Hempstead · school or sixth form
What the college says
This qualification is for learners 16 years old or over who want to study sport, leisure or fitness. This qualification is not just about being able to play sport, it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a sport-related programme such as Sport and Physical Education, Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Development or Sport and Leisure Management. The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a study programme alongside other vocational qualifications or A levels, such as Cambridge Technicals in Business, A level Biology, A level Physics or Cambridge Technicals in Science.
What you need to get on
GCSE English Grade 4 GCSE Maths Grade 4 GCSE PE/ CNAT Sports - Grade 6 or L2 Merit.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Longdean School
Rumballs Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hemel Hempstead
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