Sports & Fitness

We can take your sporting journey to the next level with our range of qualifications, training, and amazing facilities which include commercial gyms, sports pitches, 3G pitch at our Camborne campus, sports halls, and much more.

Our fantastic partnerships with Plymouth Argyle Football Club and South West Lakes are designed to help you get the career you want, whether as an elite athlete or an inspirational coach.

Our unique watersports courses at Falmouth Marine School will prepare you for a career in watersports industry, making them ideal for anyone with a passion for being outdoors and taking part in sports.

At Duchy College Stoke Climsland we have two pathways within the Level 2 and Level 3 qualification in Sport: football or fitness. Students can choose if they want to study a football specific programme with high quality training delivered by Argyle staff or the fitness pathway with team at the Zone, state-of-the-art gym provision in nearby Callington.


Outdoor Adventure at Stoke Climsland
Turn your adventurous spirit and passion for the outdoors into a lifelong profession.

Our courses immerse you in the world of adrenaline-fueled activities, from mountain biking to kayaking, and orienteering to mountain climbing.

Develop your leadership and coaching skills with the help of experienced instructors who will guide you through outdoor expeditions, teaching you essential skills and safety measures.

With access to breath-taking natural landscapes and state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll develop the confidence, resilience and leadership abilities necessary to thrive in this exhilarating field.

See our Outdoor Adventure courses at Stoke Climsland


We also have a Sports Academy designed to offer student-athletes a balance between academic study and sport whilst at college. Each academy offers weekly sports coaching, team analysis, termly nutrition/lifestyle/sports psychology workshops, and weekly strength and conditioning sessions.

In partnership with the local sports clubs, we make sure you fulfil your potential.

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Featured courses in Sports & Fitness

Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Education

16-19 Adult
  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Duration - 1 Year   |   Full-time
  • Level - Level 2
  • Available Starts - 08/09/2025
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FdSc Coastal Adventure

University
  • Location - Newquay University Centre Cornwall College
  • Duration - 2 years full time or 3 years part-time   |   Full-time
  • Level - Level 5
  • Available Starts - 15/09/2025
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FdA International Golf Management

University
  • Location - Duchy College Stoke Climsland
  • Duration - 2 Years   |   Full-time
  • Level - Level 5
  • Available Starts - 15/09/2025
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Watersports Instructor Diploma

16-19
  • Location - Falmouth Marine School
  • Duration - 1 year   |   Full-time
  • Level - Level 3
  • Available Starts - 10/09/2025
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