Triathlon Assessment Package
Course overview
• Body composition assessment • Resting blood analysis – Haematocrit & Haemoglobin • Assessment of cycling efficiency (We calculate your gross efficiency and FatMax using advanced gas analysis, this is vital when it comes to calculating fuel use for longer events) • Measures of critical power (a more accurate FTP) and anaerobic work capacity (the battery of energy above critical power) • Running Economy Running economy is a key aspect of longer duration endurance performance. Economy is the VO2 required to run at sub-maximal speeds. It will be measured as part of the 3 minute step test described below • Running economy is a key aspect of longer duration endurance performance.
It will be measured as part of the 3 minute step test described below
Key highlights
- Body composition assessment included
- Resting blood analysis of haematocrit and haemoglobin
- Cycling gross efficiency and FatMax measured using advanced gas analysis
- Critical power and anaerobic work capacity measures for cycling
- Running economy measured during a 3-minute step test
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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