Expertise
Expertise
At the heart of the SHAPE team are sports scientists, sports psychologists, nutritionists and management specialists.
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Our areas of applied expertise and research include:
- health
- exercise in extreme environments
- the science of team sports
- respiratory physiology
- nutrition
- sport psychology
- communication and influence
- applying sports coaching skills to business.
We also work collaboratively with university colleagues from a range of associated disciplines including Law, Education and Equestrian Sports.
Facilities
Our world-class facilities and equipment are used by the SHAPE team for our support work and research.
BOA accredited environmental chamber
- Simulate all altitudes above sea-level
- Temperatures from -20oC to +50oC
- Humidity from 5% to 99%
Performance analysis suite
- Software for all aspects of analysis including Technical, Match and GPS analysis
Biomechanics laboratory
- 7 camera motion analysis system
- Force plates
- Purpose built dynamometers
- Isokinetic dynamometer
Exercise physiology laboratories
- Ergometers from rowing and swimming to sprint running
- Oxygen uptake analysers
- Equipment for lung function assessment
- Body composition and anthropometers
- Electrical and magnetic stimulators
- EMG and ECG
Biomarker analyses
- Blood analyses including:
- lipid profiling
- hormones
- immune markers
- haemoglobin and haematocrit
- blood gases
- Sweat electrolytes including sodium and chloride
- Saliva immune markers and hormones
- Urine osmolarity
Nutrition Suite
To discuss your specific requirements in detail, please contact us.
