SportScience.com

What SportScience.com does

SportScience.com, operated by Italian private limited company Giacomo Catalani Editore srl and headquartered in Arezzo, Italy, is a professional education platform serving sports and health practitioners. Founded around 2008 and significantly reshaped in 2021, the company delivers video-based streaming courses, certifications, diplomas, and master programs in sports science, performance, rehabilitation, nutrition, and sport psychology. Content is produced and validated in partnership with Istituto ATS, supported by 100+ contributing teachers and researchers, and organized across 50+ categories with 1,500+ hours of programming; the company claims 80,000+ professionals have been trained, with reported Italian market penetration covering 80%+ of top physical trainers and 70% of athletes' professional support networks.

The product stack is a self-serve streaming platform accessible via web and dedicated iOS/Android apps (including audio-only playback), integrated with BioDigital's interactive 3D human anatomy atlas (1,000+ anatomical models), a personal library, an online exam platform with timed assessments, and the International Sport Science Register — a professional directory connecting credentialed practitioners with clients, clubs, and institutions. Additional integrations include Hawkin Dynamics (force platforms), Akern (bioimpedance), and Jatreia (nutrition tooling). Trademarked brands include Sport Science, Istituto ATS, and Registro Sport Science.

Monetization combines recurring Premium Membership subscriptions (monthly/annual) granting full platform access with one-time individual course and certification purchases (e.g., 250 EUR for the Sport Psychology certification) plus exam and qualification fees. Distribution is entirely digital and self-serve, supported by freemium webinars as a top-of-funnel channel, multi-platform social media presence, and SEO. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding and operates internationally with claimed reach into the USA, France, and China alongside its Italian core market.

Name

SportScience.com

Legal name

Giacomo Catalani Editore srl

Website

https://sportscience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SportScience.com is an Italian professional education platform that delivers video-based courses, certifications, diplomas, and master programs in sports science and health to trainers, kinesiologists, nutritionists, and coaches, supported by a 3D anatomy tool, mobile apps, and a professional register.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Professional Education

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Media, Entertainment & Sports (EDABALAS)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Streaming Distribution & App Platforms (CTV, Mobile, Web) (MPAKAOAL)

Keywords

• Online professional education
• Sports science training
• Fitness certifications
• Human movement science
• Health professional courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Arezzo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Premium Membership Subscription: Recurring subscription model providing access to full streaming platform including 1500+ hours of programming, webinars, technical sessions, 3D anatomy access, and exam platform. Auto-renewing with monthly or annual billing cycles.
2. Individual Course Purchases: One-time purchase option for specific courses and certifications (e.g., 250 EUR for Sport Psychology certification). Courses include video lessons, materials, and exam for professional qualification.
3. Certification and Qualification Fees: Revenue from professional certification, diploma, and master programs. Includes exam fees and qualification recognition services. Validated by ATS Institute with internal evaluation systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SportScience.com is an online professional education platform delivering video-based courses, live webinars, certifications, diplomas, and master programs in sports science, fitness, nutrition, and human movement science. The platform serves individual sports and health practitioners worldwide and validates credentials through the Italian Health Institute ATS (Istituto ATS), which are recognized by international federations and Olympic committees. Its digital infrastructure spans a proprietary streaming platform, a native mobile application, a 3D Human Anatomy Atlas powered by BioDigital, and an in-house online examination system.

Product overview

SportScience.com is a unified professional education platform offering video-based streaming courses, certifications, diplomas, and master programs in sports science, health, and human movement science. The platform architecture consists of a core streaming platform integrated with a mobile app (iOS/Android), an interactive 3D Human Anatomy Atlas powered by BioDigital, and an International Professional Register. Content is delivered through subscriptions (Premium Membership) and individual course purchases, with over 1500 hours of on-demand programming, live webinars, and online examination systems. Istituto ATS serves as the content production entity, while SportScience.com operates as the delivery and certification platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Istituto ATS: The First Professional Training Institute in Scientific Field, producing and validating all educational content presented by Sport Science. Contributes to the growth of professionals in specialized fields and deals with Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Sciences and Neurosciences.
• Registro Internazionale Sport Science
• ATS ID
• Sport Science Streaming Platform

Products and services

• Sport Science Streaming Platform Proprietary on-demand and live video streaming platform delivering sports-science, fitness, nutrition, and movement-science lessons to professional practitioners worldwide.
• Sport Science Mobile App Branded iOS/Android mobile application providing mobile access to SportScience.com courses, live lessons, and content for sports and health professionals.
• 3D Human Anatomy Atlas Interactive 3D anatomy viewer (powered by BioDigital) embedded in the platform, used by enrolled sports-science students to study human anatomy as part of their training.
• Professional Certifications Online certification programs (e.g., Personal Trainer certification priced at €1,490) issued and validated by Istituto ATS, recognized by international federations and Olympic committees.
• Diploma Programs Longer-form diploma programs in sports-science and human-movement disciplines delivered online via the streaming platform and validated by Istituto ATS.
• Master Programs Advanced master-level programs in sports science and human movement disciplines delivered online and validated by Istituto ATS.
• Online Examination Platform Proprietary online examination platform used by students to sit for and obtain Istituto ATS-validated certifications.
• International Sport Science Register Free public registry listing certified SportScience.com alumni, allowing practitioners to be contacted by clients and institutions worldwide.
• Live Webinars and Live Streaming Live interactive webinars and live-streamed lessons delivered through the SportScience.com platform, enabling real-time engagement between instructors and enrolled practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Professionals who earn ATS and Sport Science qualifications reportedly increase their profits by average 40% within 6-12 months of applying acquired competencies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Setanta CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2024International partnership announced August 2024 between Istituto ATS and Setanta College. Shared vision for professional sports science development and expansion of the most important educational network internationally.
• Istituto ATScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATS is the First Institute of Professional Training in Scientific Field. It produces and publishes all content for Sport Science, validating and recognizing qualifications. 15+ years of collaboration with international professionals.
• BioDigitalcoreTechnology or Integration3D anatomical platform integrated into Sport Science for interactive human body study. Provides over 1000 anatomical models for exploring and studying anatomy, movement, pathologies, and therapies.
• ScienzeMotorie.comminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian reference platform for Sports Sciences, collaborating on content distribution through SportScience.com.
• NeuroPeople®minorOthersPart of the Sport Science ecosystem, providing impactful, fast, and functional solutions for professional development.
• Giacomo Catalani EditorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishing house and multimedia production center developing the Sport Science ecosystem. Responsible for editorial project including books, scientific research, articles, and video content.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Coursera is a leading global online education platform offering fitness, sports science, and personal development courses from universities and institutions. Comparable to SportScience.com as a broad online learning platform, though operates at much larger scale with diverse content categories.
• Udemy: Udemy is a major online course marketplace with significant fitness, sports science, and personal training content. Comparable to SportScience.com as a digital learning distribution platform, though lacks the professional credentialing focus and Italian sports science specialization.

Direct peers

• NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association): NSCA is a globally recognized certifying body for strength coaches and athletic performance professionals. Closely comparable to SportScience.com's certifications and diplomas for athletic trainers and physical preparators.
• ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine): ACSM issues sports medicine and exercise science certifications used internationally. Directly comparable as a credentialing authority with educational content serving similar sports science professional segments.
• NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine): NASM is a leading global personal training and sports performance certification body with online course delivery. Directly comparable to SportScience.com in delivering credentialed education to fitness professionals via digital platforms.
• ACE (American Council on Exercise): ACE is a major personal trainer and health coach certification organization offering online educational programs. Comparable to SportScience.com in servicing personal trainers with structured certification content and digital delivery.
• NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness): NCSF provides personal trainer and sports nutrition certifications through online learning. Comparable to SportScience.com's certification and diploma offerings for fitness professionals.
• ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association): ISSA provides online personal training and sports nutrition certifications globally. Directly comparable to SportScience.com's online-first certification model and sports nutrition specialization offerings.
• Setanta College: Setanta College is a sports science education institution that formalized an international partnership with Istituto ATS in August 2024. Closely comparable as a peer and strategic partner given shared educational mission and audience overlap.

Emerging players

• Precision Nutrition: Precision Nutrition offers online nutrition and coaching certifications for fitness professionals. Comparable to SportScience.com's Sport Nutritionist and coach-focused certification tracks in addressing the same professional development segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Sportsciencecom
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SportScienceItalia
• Facebookfacebook.com/sportscienceIT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sport-science
• Instagraminstagram.com/sportscienceitalia

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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