Sport science laboratory testing is available at the UoW Adams Centre for High Performance.
VO2max Assessment
Lactate Profile Assessment
Combined VO2max, lactate and Economy Assessment
Peak Power Assessment
Metabolic Efficiency Test (MET)
Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment (RMR)
Metabolic Efficiency/Lactate Profile Assessment
The University’s qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced staff will guide you through the preparation, training and recovery process from heat and altitude exposure. Training using either heat or altitude is an incredibly time efficient method to increase key physiological parameters. The chamber is only one of a handful in New Zealand with the ability to combine both heat and altitude in the one room. Our resident experts are experienced in both heat and altitude training and will ensure you have the most efficient sessions to maximise your training time.
Heat Acclimation
Altitude Acclimation
Heat and Altitude Acclimation
Steven Finlayson
steven.finlayson@waikato.ac.nz
The University of Waikato Sports Science lab offers field-testing for team sports and individuals. This includes sprint speed, agility and jump height to assess athletic performance. We are also able to run beep or yo-yo tests for measurement of aerobic ability.
Speed test using timing lights
Change of direction test using timing lights
Vertical jump test (Vertec) and horizontal jump test (broad jump)
Speed and jump testing using timing gates and Jump testing
Aerobic test (yo-yo test, shuttle run, 30-15 or a repeated sprint test)
Comprehensive test: (speed, jump, and aerobic)
Strength & Conditioning Programmes
Our strength & conditioning coaches provide individualised training to suit your sport.
Used by World-Class Athletes
The UoW Adams Centre is home to the NZ Rugby Sevens and BOP Rugby Union.
High Performance Gym
650m2 gym packed with top-of-the-line equipment and a four lane sprint track.
"I love [the Adams Academy] and feel very lucky and privileged to train in such a safe amazing environment full of people who work hard and train hard for their chosen sports."
Response from Adams Academy Survey, 2020
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