Sport and exercise science taster days

Our sports science taster days give students the opportunity to experience the practical demonstration of exercise and fitness tests that are usually confined to the pages of their text books.

They're given as much hands-on participation as possible, using various pieces of equipment and undertaking data collection and analysis. We underpin the days with elements of theory that are included in the syllabus to bridge the gap between the classroom and the laboratory.

The aim of these sports science taster days is to enhance the understanding of some of the concepts in the curriculum, demonstrating from a practical perspective how they might be used in the professional sporting world.

All days are delivered by an experienced member of our team.

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Sport and exercise science taster days

Students will tour the laboratories and be able to experience how the country’s top athletes are assessed and trained. They will also have the opportunity to take part in or assist with tests of lactate threshold, VO2max, and a range of other components of fitness, Including the isokinetic dynamometers which are used for assessing muscle strength.

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Tailor the day for your class

We are able to adapt the day, focusing on certain subject areas e.g. more physiology, more biomechanics, more gym work, or using the environmental/hypoxic chamber upon request, although this will likely incur an additional cost.

Some of our more specialised packages give students the opportunity to understand applied nutrition as well as learn how the body tolerates exercise in extreme environmental conditions.

So that everyone can participate fully, we recommend a maximum group size of 16 pupils.

Taster days are degined to:

  • Provide students with as much hands-on participation as possible, using various pieces of equipment and undertaking data collection and analysis. 
  • Enhance the understanding of some of the concepts in the curriculum through bridging the gap between classroom and laboratory. 
  • Demonstrate from a practical perspective how the methods taught in the class room might be used in the professional world. 
  • Career development advice and support, showing the potential uses of a degree in sport and exercise science.

Taster day packages

Full and half days 

Packages can be provided as full, or half days (9-12 or 1-4pm).

Laboratory and Field Based Fitness Testing

  • 9-12pm Laboratory tour (lactate threshold and VO2 max) 
  • 12-1pm Lunch
  • 1-4pm Field based fitness testing 

Exercise in the Heat

  • 9-12pm Tour of environmental physiology laboratory, lecture on exercise in the heat, heat tolerance test
  • 12-1 Lunch
  • 1-4pm Pre cooling and practical in the heat 

Body Composition and Kinanthropometry

  • 2.5 hour session - introductory lecture followed by practical workshop 

Continuous vs High Intensity Training

  • 1.5 hour session - introductory lecture followed by practical workshop 
Students taking part in strength and conditioning at the Ογ½ΆΦ±²₯

Strength and Conditioning: Training Theory and Practice

  • 9-12pm Strength testing and introduction to movement screening
  • 12-1 Lunch
  • 1-4pm Training theory and practical 

Two hour workshops 

Workshops can be incorporated into your day, or run as a standalone session.

  • Continuous vs High Intensity Exercise 
  • Nutritional Culinary Arts Studio Session 
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology Practical Workshops 
  • Sports Performance Analysis 
  • Energy Expenditure and Exercise Training Practical Workshop 
  • ECG and Blood Pressure Monitoring.
PE students in the sports hall

Bespoke packages

We can tailor a package that best reflects areas in your syllabus that you feel would be beneficial for your students to see from a practical point of view.

We are welcome the opportunity to explore new ways providing a space where students can see their knowledge in action, and have an opportunity to apply some of the things that they've learnt. 

Sports students in a discussion