Step Into Sport
Explore Real Careers in Sport – And Beyond.
Step Into Sport is a one-day workshop designed to open young minds to the world of work through the exciting lens of sport. Perfect for students in Years 8 and 9, this session sparks ambition, increases career awareness, and shows that sport is more than just what happens on the pitch.
What It Covers
This high-energy, hands-on workshop introduces participants to a wide range of jobs connected to sport — while helping them build confidence and transferable skills.
Key Themes:
- Career Discovery: Jobs in coaching, media, sport science, events, business & more
- Self-Awareness: Strengths, motivations and values
- Teamwork & Leadership: Group challenge and reflection
- Positive Futures: Understanding pathways and next steps
Who It’s For
Learners aged 12–14 (KS3)
Ideal for early careers education and options guidance
Suitable for mainstream, SEND, and alternative provision settings
What’s Included
- Full-Day Workshop
Led by our expert facilitators with lived experience in sport and careers development.
- Printed Student Workbooks
Custom-designed for the session — ideal for keeping evidence and Ofsted tracking.
- Activities & Challenges
Interactive games, sports-themed tasks, and team-based challenges.
- Optional Add-Ons
- Parent/Carer take-home sheet
- Staff CPD resource (included in some packages)
- Digital follow-up activity pack
Why It Works
“We use sport as a hook — but the real win is showing young people how their interests link to meaningful, exciting futures.”
Step Into Sport is highly engaging, non-judgmental, and inclusive — helping young people who may not typically engage in careers education to see their potential differently.
Designed Around You
We tailor delivery to your timetable, group needs and school context. The session can also support:
Option choices (Year 9)
Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 3, 5 & 7
Character education and personal development targets
Transition support and raising aspirations