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Recent Developments in Sport Recent Developments in Sport Science Support in GlasgowScience Support in Glasgow
The Applied Sport Science Unit The Applied Sport Science Unit at the University of Strathclydeat the University of Strathclyde
Sport Science Support in ScotlandSport Science Support in Scotland
What exists in Scotland/UK?What exists in Scotland/UK?
What exists in Glasgow?What exists in Glasgow?
What exists at Strathclyde?What exists at Strathclyde?
UKSI StructureUKSI Structure
Scottish Sport Institute StructureScottish Sport Institute Structure
StaffStaff
Full-timeFull-time– Deirdre AngellaDeirdre Angella
Senior Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Unit ManagerUnit Manager
– Ben RattrayBen RattraySenior PhysiologistSenior Physiologist
– Julian OwenJulian OwenPhysiologistPhysiologist
PhD StudentsPhD Students– Caroline Caroline
DouglasDouglasPsychologyPsychology
– Helen MilneHelen MilnePhysiologyPhysiology
Line ManagerLine Manager– Dr Giuseppe de VitoDr Giuseppe de Vito
PartnershipPartnership
WEST OF SCOTLANDINSTITUTE OF SPORT
Applied Sport Science Unit
My time commitment
1 day/week
34%
31%
21%
14%
What practical services can What practical services can physiology offer sport?physiology offer sport?
LogisticsLogisticsWhat they have to consider – our What they have to consider – our timetime– PreparationPreparation– TravelTravel– MeetingsMeetings– ContactContact– FeedbackFeedback– General AdministrationGeneral Administration– Presence of multiple testers as requiredPresence of multiple testers as required
ConsiderationsConsiderationsPartner expectationsPartner expectationsAllocation of support timeAllocation of support timeHow partner will you use sport How partner will you use sport sciencescienceAdvantage of optionsAdvantage of options– Maximise use of hoursMaximise use of hoursDisadvantage of optionsDisadvantage of options– Limited individual workLimited individual work
What coaches are toldWhat coaches are toldDecision with executiveDecision with executive
Leaflet – “What to expect from….”Leaflet – “What to expect from….”
The ProcessThe Process– Initial contact Initial contact → → Needs analysis Needs analysis → →
Project → Review Project → Review
Glasgow School of SportGlasgow School of Sport70 pupils, years S1-S570 pupils, years S1-S5Swimming, Athletics, Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics, Badminton & Gymnastics, Badminton & HockeyHockeySupport is based on Support is based on routine testingroutine testing– TestingTesting– Result analysisResult analysis– Feedback/interpretationFeedback/interpretation– Protocol developmentProtocol development
Development of protocols exampleDevelopment of protocols exampleBadminton Badminton protocolsprotocols– Grip strengthGrip strength– Vertical jumpVertical jump– Sit & ReachSit & Reach– 20m sprint*20m sprint*– On-court AgilityOn-court Agility– Beep Test*Beep Test*
Beep Test Beep Test → On-→ On-court Endurancecourt Endurance
*To be developed further
in near future
Glasgow City CouncilGlasgow City CouncilDevelopment Squads Development Squads in many Sportsin many Sports
Support yet to be Support yet to be decideddecided
Due to numbers and Due to numbers and time restriction time restriction options limitedoptions limited
West of Scotland Institute of SportWest of Scotland Institute of Sport~80 athletes~80 athletes6 core sports:6 core sports:– Athletics, Athletics,
badminton, curling, badminton, curling, hockey, rugby, hockey, rugby, swimmingswimming
Main supportMain support– badminton & badminton &
curlingcurling– Project basedProject based
WEST OF SCOTLANDINSTITUTE OF SPORT
Project based support – West AreaProject based support – West AreaInitial MeetingInitial MeetingNeeds AnalysisNeeds Analysis– Observation, athlete/coach/support staff Observation, athlete/coach/support staff
views, literatureviews, literatureSupport planSupport planHands on SupportHands on SupportFeedbackFeedbackReviewReview
Scottish Institute of SportScottish Institute of SportASSU part of a ASSU part of a wider support team wider support team in similar rolesin similar rolesOver 190 athletesOver 190 athletes9 core sports:9 core sports:– Athletics, Athletics,
badminton, curling, badminton, curling, football, golf, football, golf, hockey, judo, rugby hockey, judo, rugby and swimmingand swimming
ProsProsFinances for the Position (only sport science unit Finances for the Position (only sport science unit dedicated to applied support in country)dedicated to applied support in country)
Numbers – full-time psychologist and 2 full-time Numbers – full-time psychologist and 2 full-time physiologistsphysiologists
Opportunity to ensure standard practices across Opportunity to ensure standard practices across organisationsorganisations
Collective Resources (library, academic Collective Resources (library, academic professionals [quality assurance], equipment, professionals [quality assurance], equipment, access to other support professionals)access to other support professionals)
ConsConsAvailable Time (limits depth and scope of Available Time (limits depth and scope of support)support)
Difficult management of resources (logistics of 5-Difficult management of resources (logistics of 5-way partnership)way partnership)
Different priorities of partnersDifferent priorities of partners
Lack of dedicated support facilities (laboratories, Lack of dedicated support facilities (laboratories, playing fields, gyms, etc)playing fields, gyms, etc)
Geographically isolated (no opportunity for Geographically isolated (no opportunity for corridor development)corridor development)
The FutureThe FutureInstitutes to employ own staff, own Institutes to employ own staff, own facilities ???facilities ???
Closer integration of supportCloser integration of support
Sharing of ideasSharing of ideas
More APPLIED researchMore APPLIED research
You can help shapeYou can help shape
The FutureThe Future
Sport Science in AustraliaSport Science in Australia
Week 10, Wednesday 11Week 10, Wednesday 11thth Dec. Dec.12-1pm, room Z1A12-1pm, room Z1A