Sports Science

The Olympics highlight the phenomenal levels of finance and scientific support that today’s elite athletes require and Sports Science is specifically designed for those with the desire to understand the science behind their performances.

When billions of pounds are at stake nothing is left to chance and pupils will be able to study the physiological, psychological and social factors that play such a vital role in the preparation of elite athletes from all corners of the world.

Sports Science has a multi-disciplinary approach and pupils will analyse the effects of all three disciplines (physiology, psychology and biomechanics) on performance and participation. Pupils studying this subject come to it with with varying ranges of experience and expertise, but all have a common enthusiasm for, and enjoyment of the subject. Although challenging Sports Science is extremely rewarding and interesting. It provides pupils with the knowledge and skills to analyse, improve or maintain fitness levels whilst taking part in lifelong sport with a scientific insight into the ever-developing competitive world of sport. 

During the Fourth and Fifth Form pupils can opt to study our bespoke Sports Science Pathway; the theoretical components enable pupils to develop their knowledge and understanding of the physiological and psychological factors affecting performance in sport. In the practical component pupils will gain a variety of skills in order to develop and enhance their ability as a performer and coach in a range of physical activities.

Through the study of Sports Science as a subject in group 4 of the IB, pupils will more specifically analyse and investigate the factors which effect performance and participation, both at recreational and elite levels. The emphasis is very much on scientific theory, and its application in order to optimise practical performance. Pupils will study the major Sports Science disciplines of exercise physiology, human anatomy, biomechanics and psychology in great depth as part of each course.

During the year pupils will have the opportunity to attend lectures and visit Sports Science institutions in order to observe and undertake laboratory testing procedures. Through this they will be able to witness how the theories learnt in the classroom are directly applied and used to improve the performance of elite athletes.

Head of Department: Becky Drury

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