Key Stage 3

In Year 7 and 8 you will cover sport, fitness and health in a range of different subject areas. The clearest link is to PE, where you will explore a variety of different sports and begin to identify your strengths and weaknesses within this area. Within Science, you will increase your understanding of Biology and look at the impact of exercise and food on the human body. In Food Technology and PSHE you will explore nutrition and the affect that this can have on one's performance and fitness.

Should do

  • Visit the sports and fitness page on Success at School to discover more about how to start a career within this industry.

  • Read through the BBC Bitesize page to learn which roles use sports and PE

  • Ensure that you join a sports club in school to build up your knowledge and skills.

Could do

  • Read through the careers in sport website to learn more about employability skills that you need within this industry.

  • Use the subject and careers libraries on Unifrog to learn about the sports and fitness industry.

  • Try to join a few sports clubs outside of school to create more knowledge of different areas. Speak to your coaches about their careers and what the sport could do for your future.