The Careers in Sport Academy provides curriculum-linked careers education, employer engagement, and enrichment opportunities focused on careers within sport, physical activity, health, and related industries. We support schools in delivering high-quality careers provision that aligns with statutory guidance and national frameworks.
Our provision is designed for:
- Primary schools (Key Stage 2)
- Secondary schools and sixth forms
- Teachers and subject leaders (particularly PE and PSHE)
- Careers Leaders and Careers Advisors
Our programmes are mapped to the Gatsby Benchmarks, particularly:
- Benchmark 2 – Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
Students gain insight into the breadth of careers within the sport and physical activity sector, including emerging roles and progression routes. - Benchmark 4 – Linking Curriculum Learning to Careers
Activities explicitly link learning in PE, Science, Business, and PSHE to real-world careers and applications within sport and health. - Benchmark 5 – Encounters with Employers and Employees
Students engage with industry professionals through talks, webinars, and case studies. - Benchmark 6 – Experiences of Workplaces
Where applicable, programmes introduce students to workplace expectations and sector-specific environments. - Benchmark 7 – Encounters with Further and Higher Education
We highlight pathways into further education, apprenticeships, and higher education routes related to sport and physical activity.
Our content supports the National Curriculum by:
- Reinforcing physical literacy, health, and wellbeing concepts within PE
- Supporting cross-curricular learning, including Science, Business Studies, and PSHE
- Encouraging students to understand how curriculum knowledge applies beyond the classroom
- Promoting informed decision-making around post-16 and post-18 pathways
All sessions are designed to complement, not replace, existing curriculum delivery.
Schools can access:
- Curriculum-linked workshops and assemblies
- Online and face-to-face employer encounters
- Careers insight sessions focused on sport and physical activity
- Resources to support careers education planning and delivery
Yes. Our activities provide clear evidence of employer engagement, curriculum-career links, and meaningful encounters, which can be referenced within:
- Careers programmes
- Subject planning documentation
- Ofsted inspection discussions
Our programmes are suitable for Key Stage 2, 3, and 4, and Post-16 learners, with content adapted to be age-appropriate and relevant to students’ decision-making stages.
Yes. We actively promote inclusive pathways, challenge stereotypes associated with sport careers, and highlight a diverse range of roles and professionals across the sector.
Absolutely. We work with schools to:
- Align delivery with existing careers programmes
- Target specific year groups or cohorts
- Support priority Gatsby Benchmarks
- Complement subject-specific curriculum areas
Schools can contact us via the website to discuss:
- One-off sessions or events
- Ongoing partnerships
- Curriculum enrichment support
We will work with you to identify the most appropriate provision for your students.
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