Young athletes get insight into sports science at CSU
9 JANUARY 2003
From testing agility to monitoring heart rate and ice bath recovery, some young athletes will gain an insight into exercise and sports science during a camp at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst this week.Almost 40 students from The Canobolas Rural Technology High School will attend the high performance camp which is being held in partnership with CSU's School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health and other allied health professionals."The athletes, who all compete in their respective sports at a regional level or higher, will take part in variety of practical physical tests making use of the staff expertise and equipment at Charles Sturt University," lecturer in exercise science, Dr Melissa Skein said."There's also team building activities, education workshops for various aspects that contribute to developing the athlete as a whole, including sport psychology."The camp is part of the Canobolas High Performance Athletics Program.
Media Note:
Media are invited to attend the camp on Thursday 11 February in and near the University's exercise and sports science laboratories, building 1295, near car park 8, Minimbah Place, CSU in Bathurst.
Contact CSU Media to arrange interviews with CSU academic Dr Melissa Skein.
The Canobolas High Performance Athlete program is supported by CSU, PhyzX Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology and PhyzX Pilates, Ms Jacqueline Jasprizza (dietician and nutrition consultant), and Dance HQ.
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