Last term, Year 12 Sports Scientists conducted groundbreaking fieldwork in preparation for their Internal Assessments (IA) by organising the inaugural Patana Combine. The event featured comprehensive fitness testing and anthropometric measurements of their fellow Year 12 students, who enthusiastically participated as test subjects.

The concept of a ‘combine’ originates from professional sports leagues, most notably in the NBA and the NFL. Scouting Combine in American football is where prospective athletes undergo standardised physical and skill-based assessments. These events allow scouts and teams to evaluate players’ athletic profiles through measurable data points such as sprint times, vertical jump height, strength metrics, and body composition.

The Combine provided an invaluable hands-on opportunity for the SEHS students to collect real-world data, directly applying theoretical concepts from their Group 4 science studies. Participants underwent various standardised assessments designed to measure physical capabilities, body composition metrics and health-based questionnaire, creating a robust dataset for subsequent analysis.

We would like to thank the Year 12 student for their enthusiastic participation in this event proved essential to the success of this academic endeavour for their SEHS peers. Everyone enjoyed the Interhouse Badminton event held alongside the Combine.

Year 12 Badminton Interhouse Results

1. Chang

2. Phuket

3. Samui

4. Lanta

Special thanks to the STA Cognita 107 Sports, Exercise and Health Science students and teachers for attending the event on their day off and ensuring proper testing protocols. This collaborative initiative represents an innovative approach to scientific education, bridging classroom learning with practical application in the real-world.