Free training and help alternative for aspiring feminine athletes courtesy of Nottingham Trent College
Nottingham Trent College is launching a Feminine Athlete Growth Program (FADP) this yr. That is an initiative the place feminine athletes might be chosen on to a program and obtain essential research-informed training from NTU specialists on features surrounding athletic efficiency equivalent to vitamin, sleep, menstrual cycles and applicable coaching hundreds.
As soon as within the FADP, over the next 12 months, the athletes will be capable of entry the College efficiency amenities and obtain consultations as and when required, such because the environmental chamber, efficiency testing, biomechanics assessments and energy and conditioning.
There may be an preliminary launch day on March 1 and the plan is to enrol round 10 feminine athletes aged 13-30, with additional growth in 2026.
As a part of the FADP, every athlete has entry to £300 to help with journey for them and their household/coaches to NTU, and they’re going to additionally obtain some equipment, retailer vouchers, dietary merchandise and a provide of Maurten as a part of the bundle.
Jess Piasecki, the organiser, 2:22 marathon runner and Affiliate Professor of Feminine Physiology at NTU, says: “This has been a challenge burning behind my thoughts for fairly a while. Nice to see it come to life! Hoping to offer just a little little bit of inspiration the place I can, as many a feminine athlete impressed me over time!”
For extra data, electronic mail jessica.piasecki@ntu.ac.uk
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