Cardiovascular function (ECG, Physioflow, etc.) Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Continuous monitoring during testing using objective and subjective assessment. Re-test questionnaire required for repeat tests. Senior technician / academic staff Trained technician for UG. For PG & staff it is recommended that a minimum of 2 people are in the laboratory at time of testing SES43 SES44 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES) Defibrillator present in building. 2 people present in laboratory. Minimum of 1 of these should be first aid qualified and defibrillator trained. See risk assessment Respiratory / Pulmonary Function Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing Continuous monitoring during testing using objective and subjective assessment. Re-test questionnaire required for repeat tests. Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician Trained technician for UG. For PG & it is recommended that a minimum of 2 people are in the laboratory at time of testing SES80 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES) See risk assessment Inspiration of gas mixtures Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Continuous monitoring during testing using objective and subjective assessment. Re-test questionnaire required for repeat tests. Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Trained technician for UG. For PG & staff it is recommended that a minimum of 2 people are in the laboratory at time of testing. SES84 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Defibrillator present in building. 2 people present in laboratory. Minimum of 1 of these should be first aid qualified and defibrillator trained. See risk assessment
Skin Temperature Measurement Training from technician Trained technician for UG. For PG & staff it is recommended that a minimum of 2 people are in the laboratory at time of testing. Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Limb Blood Flow Measurement Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Continuous monitoring during testing using objective and subjective assessment. Re-test questionnaire required for repeat Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Trained technician for UG. For PG & staff it is recommended that a minimum of 2 people are in the laboratory at time of testing. Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Capillary Blood Sampling Compliance with Human Tissue Act 2004 Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Not performed by UG SES46 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). See risk assessment
Venous Blood Sampling Compliance with Human Tissue Act 2004 Approved phlebotomy training / qualification Not performed by UG Covered in phlebotomy training Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). See risk assessment Saliva Sampling Compliance with Human Tissue Act 2004 Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Trained technician for UG. SES85 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). See risk assessment Urine Sampling Compliance with Tissue Act 2004 Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Trained technician for UG. SES85 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). See risk assessment
Muscle Function Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Electromyography (EMG) Initially supervised by academic member of staff or trained technician. Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Trained technician for UG. SES47 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). See risk assessment Exercise Ergometers Trained technician. SES43 SES44 SES45 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Defibrillator present in building. 2 people present in laboratory. Minimum of 1 of these should be first aid qualified and defibrillator trained. See risk assessment
Maximal Power Output Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Continuous monitoring during testing using objective and / or subjective assessment. Re-test questionnaire required for repeat tests. Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Trained technician for UG. SES44 SES45 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Defibrillator present in building. 2 people present in laboratory. Minimum of 1 of these should be first aid qualified and defibrillator trained. See risk assessment Isokinetic Dynamometer Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Continuous monitoring during testing objective and / or subjective assessment. Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Trained technician for UG. SES21 Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). See risk assessment Anthropometric Measurements Adopting standardised protocols (e.g. ACSM) and protecting the privacy & dignity of participant Academic staff or trained technician. Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES).
Coaching Procedures Recognised national governing body coaching qualification Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Sports Therapy Interventions Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Continuous monitoring during testing using objective and subjective assessment. Training & mentoring from qualified academic staff member or trained technician. Academic member of staff or other appropriately qualified sport therapist. Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Thermal Treatments Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Continuous monitoring during testing using objective and subjective assessment. Training & mentoring from qualified academic member or trained technician. Academic member of staff or other appropriately qualified sport therapist or trained technician. Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES).
Psychological Interventions Academic staff member appropriately qualified to deliver sport / exercise psychology. Academic member of staff Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Dietary Analysis Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Continuous monitoring during testing using objective and subjective assessment. Academic member of staff Academic member of staff Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Dietary Manipulation Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Academic member of staff Academic member of staff Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES).
Nutritional Supplement Studies Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Academic member of Academic member of staff Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Medication Studies Full health screening questionnaire to be completed. Academic member of staff Academic member of staff Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES). Defibrillator present in building. 2 people present in laboratory. Minimum of 1 of these should be first aid qualified and defibrillator trained. Neurological / Neuromuscular Studies Full health screening questionnaire to be completed before testing. Continuous monitoring during testing using objective and subjective assessment. Re-test questionnaire required for repeat tests. Academic member of staff Academic member of staff or trained technician or trained PhD student Health and safety procedures are reviewed every 3 years or following an incident or following advice from a professional body (e.g. BASES).