“The webinar was practical, inspiring and gave students real advice they can act on right now.”
PE Teacher
Curriculum-aligned | Trusted by UK schools | Designed by Lee Sullivan
GCSE PE | Sport Science | Leadership & Media | Designed by Lee Sullivan
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Using Sport to Build Life and Career Skills
Equip your pupils with the confidence, resilience and teamwork skills they need to thrive in life and work.
The Careers in Sport Academy provides schools with innovative resources that use sport as a vehicle to develop personal, social and professional skills. Our programmes are designed for primary and secondary schools, and align with national expectations, Ofsted requirements, and the Gatsby Benchmarks.
Through carefully structured activities, pupils develop critical transferable skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving and resilience. These underpin both personal development and career readiness, supporting schools’ wider aims for PSHE, PE, and Careers Education.
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Shaping Learning Through the New National Curriculum
| Physical Education | Develops teamwork, resilience, communication and leadership. Promotes inclusion and wellbeing. |
| PSHE | Encourages self-awareness, empathy, respect, and goal setting through practical activities. Supports statutory character and relationships education. |
| Careers Education | Links skills gained in sport to career pathways. Helps pupils articulate transferable skills. |
| Citizenship | Builds collaboration, social responsibility and community engagement through teamwork and fair play. |
| Oracy & English | Develops public speaking, active listening and presentation skills through coaching, feedback and reflection. |
| Benefit | Linked Curriculum Aim |
| Enhances leadership, teamwork and communication | Supports national curriculum aims for transferable and employability skills |
| Promotes wellbeing and character education | Aligns with PE and PSHE emphasis on holistic growth |
| Strengthens careers education | Responds to the national focus on linking learning to future work pathways |
| Adds depth to enrichment and personal development programmes | Reinforces expectations for whole-school personal development provision |
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Trusted by Educators Nationwide
“Our students found the session incredibly engaging — it opened their eyes to the range of opportunities in the sports industry.”
Head of Sixth Form
“The Careers in Sport secondary school resources are well planned and visually impactful, providing excellent opportunities for students to explore and apply key skills in sport while reflecting on their own development and use of these skills.”
Aspirations and KS5/4 Careers Leader
“The Sports Leaders Pathway is an exceptional programme that truly delivers on its promise to develop confident, capable, and responsible young leaders. It offers a clear, structured progression from Year 9 to Year 11, moving students from foundational leadership skills to advanced strategic thinking.
What makes this programme stand out is its practical, real-world approach. Students don’t just learn theory, they apply it through coaching sessions, event planning, and community volunteering. The integration of leadership models, GCSE/A Level PE links, and career-focused tasks ensures that learners understand how their skills connect to future opportunities in sport and beyond.
The emphasis on inclusivity, resilience, and personal development is outstanding. Each stage (Ignite, Empower, Inspire) builds confidence, communication, organisation, and adaptability, while promoting active citizenship and meaningful volunteering. It also aligns perfectly with Gatsby Benchmarks and Ofsted’s framework, making it a fantastic choice for schools looking to enhance their curriculum and careers education.
If you want a programme that inspires young people, equips them with leadership skills, and makes a measurable impact on their personal growth and employability, this is it. Highly recommended!”
Assistant Headteacher
“I’ve reviewed the Leadership programme and it is a well planned and thought out programme. The resources and lessons link perfectly and appear easy to deliver. I’m really looking forward to implementing this with our students and enhancing their provision.”
Head of PE
“Sterling work from the team. The sequencing of the leadership content is excellent, offering a perfect balance of challenge and accessibility. It’s rare to find resources that look this good while remaining so academically rigorous. By linking directly to wider school priorities, they’ve made it easy to demonstrate the value of PE and School Sport to senior leadership. Five stars for both design and delivery!”
Explore Pathways in Sport
Explore how Careers in Sport is shaping futures through three dynamic strands: our national careers platform, immersive LIVE events, and curriculum-ready Academy resources. Whether you’re a student, educator, or aspiring professional, our About Us page is your starting point for understanding the opportunities across sport, leisure, and fitness.
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