Year 9 & KS4
Sport Science
Sports Science at Year 9 and KS4: Inspiring the Next Generation of Sporting Professionals
Are you passionate about sport, health and performance? Do you want to understand what it takes to succeed in elite sport while exploring the science that supports athletes at every level?
At UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, Sport Science gives you the opportunity to combine your interest in sport with the knowledge and skills that underpin performance, health and wellbeing. From anatomy and physiology to sports psychology, nutrition and performance analysis, you’ll explore the science behind success while working on projects inspired by industry.
The sport, health and fitness sectors continue to evolve, with advances in sports science, technology and performance analysis transforming the way athletes train, compete and recover. Through hands-on learning and employer-led experiences, you’ll develop an understanding of how the body responds to exercise, how performance can be enhanced and how health and wellbeing can be supported. Along the way, you’ll build a strong foundation for Post 16 study in Sport Science and related fields, with progression routes into university, apprenticeships and careers across sport, health, fitness and performance industries.
The Sport Science Pathway
Through a combination of qualifications, employer-led projects, practical experiences and real-world learning, students build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for further study and future careers in sport, exercise and health.
| Year 9 | Students complete the fundamentals of Sports Science. Exploring the unit content covered later in Years 10 and 11. |
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| Year 10 | Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport Science
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| Year 11 |
Level 2 Sport Science National Certificate
Students develop an understanding of the science behind sport, health and physical performance. Exploring topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, nutrition, injury prevention and training methods, they learn how the body responds to exercise and how performance can be enhanced through scientific approaches. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, the course provides an excellent foundation for Post 16 study and future careers in sport, coaching, physiotherapy, sports therapy, fitness, health and related industries.
Our Employer Partners
Throughout their studies, students work with a range of professional sports clubs, sporting organisations and local activity providers, taking part in employer-led projects, workshops, careers events and masterclasses that bring learning to life and provide valuable insight into careers across sport, health, fitness and physical activity.
