YSSI uniquely integrates physical movement with academic and technical learning, using sport as an applied learning and workforce development platform to connect education, health, and technology for young people.
The Youth Sports Science Institute (YSSI) offers immersive, hands-on summer programs that merge the excitement of sports with STEM education. Students engage with sports analytics, virtual reality, and other technologies to explore the intersection of sports and STEM. The curriculum is designed to inspire youth to discover new career pathways in the sports economy, which is increasingly shaped by data, performance science, and immersive technology. Participants develop critical skills in applied data literacy, analytics, critical thinking through real sport scenarios, biomechanics, performance science, injury prevention, and recovery. They also gain hands-on exposure to sports technology, extended reality (XR), and professional-grade tools. YSSI aims to bridge educational gaps and foster curiosity, particularly for youth in underrepresented communities, providing them with the skills and confidence needed to excel in academics, athletics, and future workforce opportunities.
A typical day involves hands-on experiences with sports analytics, virtual reality, and other technologies, applying STEM principles to athletic performance and exploring real-world sports scenarios.
This program is best for middle and high school students who are passionate about sports and interested in exploring how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics intersect with the athletic world, and who want to develop critical skills for future careers in the sports economy.
151 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
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