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Perform Better & Carnegie School of Sport Fees Funded Masters by Research (MRes) Explore the 1080 Sprint Capabilities to Enhance Sprint Performance and the Associated Underlying Mechanical Properties
Perform Better & Carnegie School of Sport Fees Funded Masters by Research (MRes) Explore the 1080 Sprint Capabilities to Enhance Sprint Performance and the Associated Underlying Mechanical Properties
Carnegie School of Sport in partnership with Perform Better Limited are delighted to invite Masters by Research applications for a Funded (MRes fees) Project to ‘Explore the 1080 Sprint Capabilities to Enhance Sprint Performance and the Associated Underlying Mechanical Properties’
- Full-time Masters by Research
- Start date: October 2022
The Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University is purposefully driven by a focus on working together to make a positive difference. Our strength is the breadth and depth of our research, which is underpinned by the disciplinary experience of our staff and students. Pursuing an inclusive and ambitious research agenda, we cross the broad spectrum of the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Our research culture is founded upon a genuine commitment and capacity to work with others on real-world applied problems, to achieve impact beyond academia. From our leading work on talent development, coaching practice, and anti-doping, to our studies on gender equality, ageing and obesity, we're looking to apply our knowledge to address some of the key issues facing our communities today.
Funding will consist of the UK full tuition fee for one year.
A laptop will be provided and the opportunity to apply for funding to support the research project.
Explore the 1080 Sprint Capabilities to Enhance Sprint Performance and the Associated Underlying Mechanical Properties
Developed by 1080 motion and marketed since 2014, the 1080 sprint is a relatively new training and testing device, which provides the user with a wide range of innovative monitoring and training stimuli specially designed for both linear and multi-directional speed development. Currently the focus of the existing body of evidence centres on linear speed development using a fixed resistance (Bergkvist et al., 2015; Mangine et al., 2018; Stattin 2019; Carlos-Vivas et al, 2020). However, the 1080 sprint has the capacity to provide both a fixed and variable resistance throughout the sprinting task. In addition, the 1080 monitors the performance of each sprint providing feedback on the athlete’s velocity, force and power generated within each foot contact. This facilitates real time analysis with detailed data of each phase of the sprint performance. Currently, there is an absence of acute and chronic research literature exploring the usage of variable resistance on linear sprint performance. Therefore, the purpose of this project is to explore the 1080 sprint capabilities to enhance sprint performance and the associated underlying mechanical properties. For example, one potential application of the 1080 is as a Postactivation Potentiation stimulus (PAP).
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposals with Dr Alex Dinsdale (a.dinsdale@leedsbeckett.ac.uk), Director of Studies and Dr Gareth Nicholson (g.nicholson@leedsbeckett.ac.uk) Dr Mark Cooke (m.j.cooke@leedsbeckett.ac.uk)
Bergkvist, C., et al., (2015) Accuracy and repeatability of force, position and speed measurement of 1080 Quantum and 1080 Sprint. Stockholm, SE.
Carlos-Vivas, J., et al., (2020) Vertical versus horizontal resisted sprint training applied to young soccer players: Effects on physical performance. International journal of sports physiology and performance, 1, pp.1-11.
Mangine, G.T., et al., (2018) A resisted sprint improves rate of force development during a 20-m sprint in athletes. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 32(6), pp.1531-1537.
Stattin, S., (2019) Concurrent validity and reliability of a time of-flight camera on measuring muscle’s mechanical properties during sprint running.
As part of your application, please provide a CV, cover letter and research proposal. The proposal should align to the above theme and include a brief literature review related to this project, with an outline of the studies that you would propose to the answer the aims of the MRes (maximum 5 pages single spaced).
We can only consider complete applications. The research degree application is complete once you have uploaded all of the following:
- Your application form (include the project reference PB1)
- Your research proposal, statement of purpose and CV on the Research proposal template
- Copies of your bachelors certificates, including transcripts
- Copy of your IELTS (or equivalent) certificate (if applicable) further information can be found on our Graduate School FAQs
- Copy of your passport
Email the documentation above) to researchadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
The deadline for applications is midnight on 10th July 2022
Candidates must be available for interview 1st, 2nd or 3rd August 2022
Who to contact
- To discuss the project please contact Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposals with Dr Alex Dinsdale (a.dinsdale@leedsbeckett.ac.uk), Director of Studies and Dr Gareth Nicholson (g.nicholson@leedsbeckett.ac.uk) Dr Mark Cooke (m.j.cooke@leedsbeckett.ac.uk)
- For questions on the application process; researchadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- If you are applying from outside the UK it is important that you are aware of the entry and additional fee requirements by contacting researchadmissions@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for further information
