YSSI uniquely leverages students' existing passion for sports to create a highly engaging and relevant pathway into STEM education and careers, using real-world data and professional-grade technology.
The Youth Sports Science Institute (YSSI) Programs integrate physical movement with academic and technical learning, using sport as an applied learning and workforce development platform. Students engage in hands-on experiences that connect their athletic interests with STEM principles, focusing on applied data literacy, biomechanics, performance science, and injury prevention. Programs provide exposure to sports analytics as a concrete career path and offer direct experience with professional-grade sports technology, including VR/AR tools and wearable biometric technology. Students learn to collect and analyze real performance data from their own sports, building charts, dashboards, and models. The curriculum also covers the physiology of performance and recovery, fostering health literacy and long-term wellness awareness. YSSI aims to empower young people, particularly from underrepresented communities, to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by bridging educational gaps and fostering curiosity.
A typical day involves students collecting real performance data from their own sports using wearables, then analyzing that data to build visualizations and models. They also learn about the science of their bodies in motion, including biomechanics and injury prevention.
This program is best for middle and high school students who are passionate about sports and want to explore how STEM principles, data, and technology are applied within the athletic world, especially those from underrepresented communities.
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