Cycling Assessment - Experience
Course overview
• Body composition assessment using bioelectrical impedance • Resting blood analysis – Haematocrit & Haemoglobin • This is undertaken through a step protocol where the required power output is gradually increased in 3 minute stages. Capillary blood samples will be measured after each stage to identify LT1 and LT2. This test usually lasts for around 20-30 minutes • Once we have identified clear threshold in the lactate profile the protocol will change to a ramp protocol where the required power output will be gradually increased until you reach exhaustion.
This will enable VO2 max / peak, max HR and max aerobic power to be calculated • Cycling Assessment - Personalised Training Programme • Cycling Assessment - Personalised Training Programme
Key highlights
- Body composition assessment using bioelectrical impedance
- Resting blood analysis measuring haematocrit and haemoglobin
- Step protocol with capillary blood sampling to identify LT1 and LT2
- Ramp test to exhaustion calculating VO2 max, max HR and power
- Includes a personalised cycling training programme
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
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