Embedded Files
Year 12 & 13
Year 12 & 13
Read
Something to read:
https://www.scienceforsport.com/
Subscribe to the newsletter and stay up to date with the science of sport on the above website
British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM): (https://bjsm.bmj.com/) While it's a peer-reviewed journal, BJSM often has blog posts, editorials, and accessible summaries of research that can be engaging. Some content is open access.
MySportScience: (https://www.mysportscience.com/) This website, run by Professor Asker Jeukendrup, provides evidence-based information on sports nutrition and physiology, often simplifying complex topics.
Listen
Something to listen to:
BBC Radio 5 Live Sport: (https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/stations/bbc-radio-5-live-sport) This station provides extensive live sports coverage, analysis, and discussions. Students can gain insights into: Tactical analysis: Experts often break down game strategies and player performance. Athlete interviews: Hearing from athletes about their training, mindset, and recovery can be valuable.
Sports news and current affairs: Discussions around sports governance, ethics, and societal impact.
Watch
Something to watch:
"Formula 1: Drive to Survive" (Netflix): Offers insights into the high-performance environment of motorsport, including the physical and mental demands on drivers, the engineering and technology involved, and the strategic decision-making under pressure.
"The Last Dance" (Netflix): Chronicles Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls. It provides a fascinating look at team dynamics, leadership, motivation, and the psychological aspects of elite performance.
"All or Nothing" series (Amazon Prime Video): Follows various professional sports teams (e.g., football, rugby, ice hockey) through a season, offering behind-the-scenes access to training methods, coaching strategies, injury management, and the psychological pressures on athletes and staff. Specific seasons focusing on teams like Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, or the England Rugby team would be particularly relevant.
Research
Something to research:
Google Scholar: A freely accessible search engine that indexes scholarly literature across many disciplines. While useful, it's important to critically evaluate the sources found here.
Websites of Professional Bodies: Organisations like the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) (https://www.bases.org.uk/)
National Governing Body (NGB) Websites: For specific sports, the websites of their NGBs (e.g., The Football Association, England Rugby) often contain information on coaching, training guidelines, and the science underpinning performance in that sport.
Government and Health Organisations: Websites like the NHS (https://www.nhs.uk/) and Public Health England provide information on physical activity guidelines, health benefits of exercise, and related topics.
Visit
A place to visit:
National Football Museum, Manchester: (https://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/) As the home of English football, Manchester is a must-visit. This museum offers an in-depth look at the history, culture, and science behind the beautiful game.
Liverpool John Moores University - Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences (RISES):research in Sport and Exercise Sciences is ranked 2nd in the UK...working alongside Premiership football clubs...studying nutritional support for elite
National Cycling Centre, Manchester: Home to British Cycling, this venue offers the chance to see world-class cycling facilities, potentially watch events, or even try the track.It links to biomechanics, physiology, and the demands of endurance sports.
Creative
Be creative:
Sports Injury: Research common injuries in a chosen sport and create an informative guide (e.g., booklet, website, presentation) outlining causes, prevention strategies (warm-ups, stretching, protective equipment), and basic first aid.
Create an Explainer Video on a Sports Science Concept:
Activity: Choose a complex sports science topic (e.g., muscle fibre types, energy systems, biomechanical principles) and create a short, engaging video explaining it simply and accurately.
This Super Curriculum aims to raise aspirations, provide enrichment, and level the playing field for all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Inspired by national best practice and leadership research, the programme includes cost-free, varied activities to build cultural capital, curiosity, and confidence across all year groups.
Report abuse