Training Camps

Training Camps Sport Science Training Facilities in Eastbourne

Training Camps The University of Brighton’s Sport and Exercise Science Consultancy Unit offers tailor made professional training camp programmes at our state-of-the-art sports and laboratory facilities in Eastbourne. Programmes are ideal for national, international and regional athletes and sports teams looking for performance enhancements, training adaptations or team-building exercises .

Programme Using advanced sport science application, specialised equipment and theory, you will gain valuable experience, individualised support and performance enhancing training through our elite services and practitioners.

Camps incorporate and cover multiple disciplines including physical fitness tests, movement assessments, nutritional guidance, strength and conditioning sessions as well as theory based educational, psychological, training and race day preparation workshops.

The Sport and Exercise Science Consultancy Unit can lead the Training Camps or assist National Governing Bodies through various options, facilities and packages ranging from half days, full days, weekends or week long camps.

Who we can help Our programmes are perfect for individual athletes and teams who want to spend time training and assessing their physiological, psychological and biomechanical aptitudes. They are also ideal for individuals, groups of friends, businesses, colleges or sports clubs looking to enjoy, experience and maximise their sporting abilities.

Facilities and services Physiology At our BASES accredited research laboratory we are able to perform numerous physiological assessments. These include lactate threshold (LT), maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max),economy, efficiency, peak power, onset of blood lactate accumulation and oxygen uptake at LT. We offer advanced support and technical equipment through off line and breath-by-breath gas analysis, heart rate monitoring, body density and anthropometry, lung function and cardiovascular assessments, blood analysis of lactic acid and glucose, handgrip dynamometers and isometric strength rigs, vertical jump mats and Wingate systems.

Biomechanics Our Biomechanics laboratory is equipped with performance analysis software programmes to examine video footage and illustrate key technical points. The threedimensional VICON motion analysis system can automatically track a subject up to 250 images per second. The force platform measures strength and direction of forces allowing precise analysis of the mechanics during running and jumping.

Environmental and Hypoxic Chamber Our environmental chamber can control ambient temperature (-20 to +50°C) and relative humidity (20 to 95%), thereby simulating different climates. We can investigate heat acclimation and high altitude strategies, heat tolerance, cold exposure survival and precooling manoeuvres to examine how the body copes during extreme environments.

Our hypoxic chamber allows exercise in a reduced oxygen environment (11 to 20%) simulating the effects of high altitude allowing investigations into altitude tolerance and training.

Strength and Conditioning Our brand new, state-of-the-art, ÂŁ1 million facility boasts the most advanced and current athlete conditioning equipment available. Our equipment includes a plyometric and running track, triple-point motion-analysis camera system, Olympic lifting style platforms, integrated force platforms and cutting-edge resistance and cardio equipment. Our CONTREX isokinetic dynamometers are used to highlight weaknesses or imbalances between muscle groups and to test injured athletes in a controlled setting.

Swimming Swimming lactate threshold tests and water based training is available within our 25m swimming pool. Video analysis provides information on stroke techniques, permitting corrections and alterations.

Training Sports teams and athletes will have access to the sports hall, three gymnasia, dance studios, seminar rooms, 25m sprint track and a full size 4G synthetic turf multisport pitch for training, competition and education. We are also in a prime location for cross country running over the Sussex downs, coastal and forest cycling and open sea swimming.

Nutritional Guidance Our Culinary Arts Studio provides a unique setting in which to observe, study and cook nutritious meals for competition and training, to learn hydration strategies and gain an insight into sports energy drinks Psychology Providing education in the key areas of the sport to improve team cohesion / dynamics and your ability to cope with the pressure and tension of competition, set goals and improve motivation through visual and verbal feedback are just some of the vital psychological components.

Sports Medicine Medical We have onsite medical consultants in Sport and Exercise Medicine who have specialist knowledge about sporting injuries. They have worked in elite sport, treating professional Olympic and Paralympic athletes. We use diagnostic ultrasound in the clinic to look at the injury with you helping to make the diagnosis on the spot. We can also perform ultrasound guided injections so that we can see the injection going into the right spot in real-time. We have access to all other investigation types such as X-ray, MRI and CT scanning using local providers with negotiated competitive rates.

Physiotherapy and Rehab Gym We have a dedicated team of experienced chartered sports physiotherapists who provide services six days a week. They work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have specialist knowledge about sporting injuries, musculoskeletal and occupational health problems. They have a wide range of skills and modalities available to them including acupuncture, manual therapy, LASER and electrotherapy. They also have access to our gymnasium to go through appropriate rehabilitation exercises.

Podiatry, Sports Massage and Nutrition We also provide regular sports massage sessions. Our experienced sports masseur regularly works providing massage for ATP Tennis players at the Eastbourne International Tennis tournament each year and for many local athletes. Our podiatrist offers full biomechanical analysis with treadmill gait analysis using the latest iPad applications. He can offer custom made or simple orthotic prescriptions as well as providing general chiropody foot care including nail surgery. Our sports nutritionist is available by appointment to perform dietary assessments and to discuss individual athlete dietary advice or help provide nutritional support for your teams stay.

Location Training camps at Eastbourne are set within a prime location for additional benefits such as cross country running over the Sussex downs, coastal and forest cycle routes and access to open sea swimming, all within the confines of a quiet, spacious location.

Pricing Please contact us with your training camp needs so we can design a bespoke package for you today.

Our training camps are individually designed to suit your needs; please contact us to discuss your requirements: sesconsultancy@brighton.ac.uk 01273 643742 www.brighton.ac.uk/sescu