WHY STUDY PHYSICAL EDUCATION? The sport industry contributes £20.3 billion to the UK economy. It is one of the top 15 industry sectors in the UK, employing over 400,000 people and offering many career openings in a range of areas, including fitness training, coaching, teaching and sports science.. The BTEC Level 2 Technical in Sports and Activity Leaders is a qualification for learners who want to start a career in the leisure sector of a sport and activity leader WHAT’S COVERED? Level 2 Physical Education covers areas such as Working in sport and activity leadership, Leading sport and activity safely and effectively, Leading sport and physical activity, Coaching sport, Developing skills for sport and activity leadership and Delivering a sports event. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES PE level 2 can help you achieve the entry requirements for Level 3 courses such as A-Levels and BTEC Extended Certificate Qualifications. PE allows progression to employment and apprenticeships in coaching and sport.