Sport and Exercise Consultancy Unit (SECU)

SECU Physiology & Nutrition offer a variety of services ranging from one-off tests to more complex packages. You can visit our fully-equipped and air-conditioned physiology laboratory or one of our physiologists can come to your training venue for field assessments. As part of a package you can receive detailed feedback on test results, and strategies to work on physical weaknesses to help improve your performance as well as workshops in any required area.

• Aerobic assessments e.g. VO2max, lactate threshold
• Anaerobic assessments e.g Wingate Test
• Body Composition Analysis
• Field Testing
• Workshops
• Dietary Analysis
• Hydration Assessment

SECU Psychology can provide a range of services including group or team sessions, individual athlete consultation or working directly with a coach to help promote greater communication or better working relationships.

• Performance Profiling
• Mental skills techniques
• Workshops

SECU Biomechanics and Performance Analysis can analyse the performance of an athlete or team in training and competition with a view to diagnosing any problems which might be limiting sporting performance. With close consultation with the athlete and/or coach this information can be used to alter training patterns, change technique or alter equipment set-up.

• Gait Analysis
• Technique Analysis
• Workshops
• Video Analysis
• Notational Analysis