Sporting dogs include Setters, Retrievers, Spaniels (like yours!), and Pointers. They were bred to help people with hunting activities like tracking and fetching, and some of these instincts are still quite obvious in our domestic pets. They tend to be active and may very much enjoy playing games that tap into these instincts. Fetch is one nice game that your Cocker Spaniel might like, and some more trained animals may enjoy obstacle courses.
Sporting dogs also make great family members thanks to their helpful natures, obedience, and love of playing. It’s partly why they are some of the USA’s most popular breeds!