As part of STEAM Week, we were delighted to host Oliver Logan, professional sports practitioner working with elite athletes and representing Team GB at four Olympic Games. Oliver’s visit provided a remarkable opportunity for our pupils to gain first-hand insight into the role of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in the world of high-performance sports. His extensive experience showed how STEAM drives the success of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, enhancing performance in events such as Diving, Swimming, Athletics and Archery.

Oliver’s talk to both Sixth Form pupils and younger year groups offered a fascinating perspective on the sophisticated science and technology that underpin athletic excellence. His expertise shed light on the pivotal roles played by biomechanics, fluid mechanics, materials science, motion capture, artificial intelligence, and engineering—all of which contribute to pushing athletes toward peak performance.

In addition to his talk, Oliver engaged directly with pupils across various sports sessions, working alongside our athletic development pupils, coaching swimmers, and interacting with our GCSE and A level Sports pupils. His presence extended into classrooms as well, where he contributed to subject learning in Computer Science, Physics, and Maths. These immersive sessions brought STEAM concepts to life, demonstrating to pupils how real-world data and technological tools are essential in refining training, improving technique, and enhancing overall performance.

Through hands-on activities, such as using motion capture for technique analysis, studying fluid mechanics to optimise swimming, and exploring artificial intelligence in performance monitoring, pupils gained a deeper appreciation of how STEAM disciplines directly impact athletic achievement. Oliver’s guidance provided a practical understanding of how precision, problem solving, and innovation are essential to the world of elite sports today.

Oliver Logan’s visit was an outstanding celebration of STEAM in sports. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Oliver Logan, fostering enriching experiences for our pupils as they explore the limitless potential of STEAM in their studies and future careers. For more about Oliver’s work in performance enhancement, visit Logan Performance.