Laboratory Assessments Sport Science Testing for Endurance Athletes
Individual Laboratory Assessments The University of Brighton’s Sport and Exercise Science Consultancy Unit (SESCU) have been offering physiological laboratory support to athletes of all levels, including Olympians and Paralympians, for over 15 years. Whether you are an enthusiastic novice looking for advice or a seasoned professional looking to enhance performance, SESCU can help. Our laboratory assessments for both runners and cyclists are used to identify physiological measures such as the lactate threshold and VO2 max that are critical for endurance performance and from this we can set training goals and write programmes as required.
Standard Assessment Anthropometry: height, body mass, body mass index (BMI) Submaximal physiological assessment: • Establish lactate threshold • Establish running economy or cycling efficiency • Establish heart rate training zones Maximal physiology: • Establish VO2 max • Establish maximum minute power (cycling) Client report: • A breakdown of your results, what the figures mean, and how to improve
Advanced Assessment Includes everything in the Standard Assessment programme but with the addition of:
Flagship Assessment Includes everything in the Standard and Advanced Assessment programme but with the addition of:
Advanced anthropometry: • Body fat percentage and fat free mass using the skinfold method • Hydration status
• Blood pressure • Lung function
Advanced physiological measures: • Blood measures associated with endurance performance (resting blood lactate, haemoglobin and haematocrit)
The Flagship Assessment programme can be considered as a health check as well as a physiological assessment. Cost: £250 + VAT
Cost: £220 + VAT
Cost: £180 + VAT
For further information on laboratory assessments and to book your visit: sesconsultancy@brighton.ac.uk • 01273 643742 • www.brighton.ac.uk/sescu We offer a range of other laboratory assessments; please contact us for further details.