The Athlete Development Centre at the Unviersity of Bolton is a specialist human performance department focused on all aspects of athlete assessment, development and support. Our team caters for athletes across all levels of performance – from the recreational to the elite performer.
By working with England Athletics, to become their first Endurance Coaches Development Centre in the North West, our expertise and services are used to advise and support coaches and their athletes from across the North West region.
However, our services are available to everyone; all athletes, whether you are a professional, elite or enthusiastic amateur, our expertise is available to you.
Whatever your goals may be, our experts will bring out the best in you.
What we offer
The Athlete Development Centre, based in Bolton One, has specialist staff and facilities which are available to support both coaches and athletes alike.
Our partnership with England Athletics, as a regional Endurance Coaches Development Centre, means we deliver workshops across the North West, host coaching education sessions, and provide sports science services for an entire host of performance needs.
We also work closely with the University's Sports and Spinal Injury Clinic| to deliver additional services for athletes.
Our services and expertise are available to anyone wanting to improve their athletic performance. Prices are vastly reduced from commercial rates in order to widen accessibility; meaning that as many people as possible can benefit from professional and expert guidance.
Athlete Development Centre Services and Price List
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Performance Package
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A series of tests including heart rate training zones (not available as a stand-alone test) VO2 max (running or cycling), blood lactate testing and anthropometry assessment
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£120
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VO2max test (running or cycling)VO2max test (running or cycling)
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£80
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Blood Lactate testing
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£80
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Anthropometry Assessment:Anthropometry Assessment:
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Skinfold body composition analysisSkinfold body composition analysis
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£25
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Hydrostatic weighing body composition analysis Hydrostatic weighing body composition analysis
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£40
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Team (up to 15 players/athletes) Hydrostatic Weighing Team (up to 15 players/athletes) Hydrostatic Weighing
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£120 per team
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Wingate Anaerobic Testing Wingate Anaerobic Testing
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£25
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Sprint Testing using Smart Speed Technology
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£30
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Biomechanical and Functional Screening
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£25 per test
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2-D Movement screening sagittal and frontal plane motion analysis using Quintic Biomechanics software
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3-D Gait analysis using a 7-camera Vicon capture system
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Generic sport technique analysis
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Force platform and ground reaction force analysis
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Cybex Isokinetic dynamometry assessment (single joint)
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Clinical movement screening
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Nutrition/Dietary Analysis
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A consultation involving a seven-day food diary analysis and feedback. This is followed by an individualised healthy eating programme for fat loss, weight gain, or general wellbeing.
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£20
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Psychological Consultation
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A one-to-one, hour-long session that can be used to tackle or learn a host of psychological strategies to enhance an individual’s coping and performance skills within sport.
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£25
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Strength and Conditioning Fitness Programme
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An eight-week, periodised, and individual training programme, devised to enhance a person’s physical preparation for sport
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£30
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Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill Training/Rehabilitation
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Single session (up to 60 mins)
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£20
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Progressive Programme of 10 sessions
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£180
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Physiotherapy
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Initial Assessment
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£40
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Review/treatment
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£30
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England Athletics Coaches Package
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Workshops, seminars and educational sessions for England Athletics coaches are priced on an individual basis, dependent on specific requirements. All workshops, seminars and educational sessions will be developed in partnership with England Athletics.
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