Sports Science

Aspiration
Through Sport Science, we intentionally expose students to a variety of career pathways in the sports industry, such as sports medicine, physiotherapy, coaching, and sports analysis. Our curriculum includes opportunities for students to engage with professionals, explore these fields, and understand how Sport Science can shape their future aspirations.

Core Knowledge
Grounded in the National Curriculum, the core knowledge students acquire in Sport Science includes anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and sports psychology. This foundational knowledge is essential for understanding how the body works in sport and exercise, and is a minimum entitlement for all students to be able to engage meaningfully with sports science topics.

Procedural/Powerful Knowledge
Beyond core knowledge, students develop powerful knowledge through the practical application of skills such as testing fitness levels, analysing performance, and applying theories of training to improve athletic outcomes. This equips students to question established norms, challenge their own understanding, and explore innovative solutions in the world of sport.

Developing Cultural Capital
Sport Science broadens students’ horizons by connecting them with global sporting events, the role of leadership in sports, and the impact of diverse cultures on physical activity. Exposure to different sporting practices, leadership opportunities, and extra-curricular activities builds students’ confidence and appreciation for the cultural significance of sport in society.

Developing Character
Our Sport Science curriculum fosters character development by embedding our core values—Respect, Independence, Service, and Empathy (RISE). Respect for others and the rules of the game, independence in self-management and discipline, service through teamwork and supporting peers, and empathy by understanding diverse perspectives in sports, are central to our students’ growth as well-rounded individuals.

Identifying and Addressing Context-Specific Needs
Recognizing that our students come from diverse backgrounds, we tailor our Sport Science curriculum to address specific needs such as literacy, numeracy, and physical health. We integrate opportunities for students to develop financial awareness (e.g., through sports management) and health literacy to support lifelong well-being.

Learning is Sequential
The curriculum is structured to ensure that learning is sequential, with concepts revisited and built upon over time. Spaced recall and retrieval practices are embedded to reinforce core knowledge and prevent cognitive overload, allowing students to connect their learning across disciplines and develop a deep understanding of Sport Science over time.

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