World of Sport Final Project Showcase

Level 6 Sport students signed off their studies in style, presenting their final projects to fellow students, staff and industry partners. As they reach the last chapter of their UA92 journey, these showcase events are all about celebrating the creativity, curiosity and professionalism that makes our World of Sport so special.

From sport performance and PE to strength and conditioning, physical activity and health, the range of topics really showed the passion our students bring to what they do. It’s been amazing to see how much they’ve grown during their time at UA92, and we can’t wait to see what they go on to achieve next in their careers in sport.

Here’s a snapshot of just some of the fascinating research explored:

Bruno, Physical Education

Are football clubs doing enough to support players released from academies?

Ella, Sports Coaching

The role of motivation in retention and dropout among women’s grassroots football players

Harry, Sports Coaching

A comparative study of youth football coaching philosophies and practices in the UK and US

Louis, Sports Coaching

An exploration of the barriers and facilitators affecting the participation and inclusion of disabled coaches within able-bodied sport

“My dissertation focused on the lived experiences of disabled coaches working within able-bodied sport as I noticed throughout my time studying this was an area with little research. Using qualitative research methods and frameworks including Bronfenbrenner’s socio-ecological model and the social model of disability, I explored how systemic, cultural, and interpersonal factors shape the journeys of disabled practitioners in sport. It’s a space where meaningful research is still needed, and one I intend to keep contributing to. This isn’t just a professional interest, it’s personal. I spent around eight years as a wheelchair basketball player, and that experience gave me a perspective on access, identity, and inclusion that informs everything I do in sport.”

Alecia, Sports and Exercise Science

Acute physiological and mechanical responses to sparring in trained boxers

Thomas, Sports Coaching

Raising the bar: an investigation into the need for PE-qualified teachers

Phoebe, Sports and Exercise Science

How attacking strategies influence super shot success rate in elite netball

Mitchell, Sports and Exercise Science

Monitoring the training load of elite taekwondo athletes

Charlie, Sports Coaching

International female players’ perceptions of the NCAA as a holistic talent development pathway

Find out more about our World of Sport courses here.