Sports science workshops
We have developed these workshops to extend the national curriculum for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13. These workshops are portable, which allows the university to deliver them at school premises along with undergraduate support.
Power
In this workshop (designed for students studying BTEC sport and A-level PE) students take part in three different power tests and compare the difference in power for each one.
Tests covered are:
- 30s Wingate test on a bike ergometer
- 15m running sprint using timing gates
- 3 squat jumps using a jump mat.
Sub-Maximal Treadmill Test
During this workshop students take part in, and learn how to, test aerobic fitness. They will perform four stages of increasing workloads on the treadmill, while wearing a mask that is connected to a gas analyser. Students are shown how to measure heart rate and RPE (rating of perceived exertion). The results are then used to draw graphs to predict each person's VO2max and to find out at which speed (workload) this occurs. This workshop is only available on campus.
Fitness Testing
In this session all students get to take part in fun tests and compare their fitness levels against standard individuals of the same age.
Tests covered are:
- 15m sprint test using timing gates to measure anaerobic performance
- Body mass index to test general health
- Illinois agility test to measure agility
- Sit and reach test to gauge flexibility
- Squat jumps to test power.
For further information or to book a workshop, please contact us
E-mail: access-medway@gre.ac.uk (schools in Kent and Medway)
E-mail: access@gre.ac.uk (schools in south-east London)
