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Ever wondered how much engineering goes into the sports we play? Well, it's a lot! From the sports equipment to analysing game stats; monitoring our health and fitness to the clothes and footwear we use - Engineers have designed and developed every aspect. 

We have a wide range of activities that showcase how STEM influences sports including designing a sports wheelchair and trainers of the future, making pewter medals and ranking players using mathematics and statistics. There is something for everyone. 

All of our sports activities come with lesson plans and presentations that are mapped to the curricula and are a great excuse to get your class excited about sports and be active in the classroom.

And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org

Design and create a pewter cast medal

Introduce the concept of CAD design, pewter casting and how this can be used to create something for a major event.

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Select the Golden Ball recipient

Explore statistics and use them to decide on a ranking of football players.

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Sports logo development

A graphic design activity to build knowledge and understanding of branding and logos.

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Designing the trainers of the future

Introduce the concept of research through product analysis to support the design process and design a pair of trainers fit for the future.

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Design a sports wheelchair

Design a racing wheelchair considering key aspects to enhance its performance.

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Make a sensor to test a waterlogged sports pitch

Make a moisture sensor to check that a sports pitch is fit to play on.

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Technology in sports

Practice presenting skills to share knowledge of sports technology.

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Debating simulation verses real-world sports

Research and evaluate the social, ethical and health issues relating to simulation sports verses real-world sports.

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Smart cycle IET Faraday® DIY Challenge Day

Design and create a prototype smart beacon which will be used to communicate information to cyclists.

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Fitness and gaming

Test fitness to decide whether people should engage in computer-based sport.

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Presenting fitness data

Learn how to graphically represent a range of fitness levels.

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Land Rover BAR and sustainability

Worksheets and video explaining how Land Rover BAR is building a long-term sustainable business and protecting the environment. 

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Prosthetics and ethics

How far should people go to enhance their bodies with machinery?

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