STARS FITNESS SESSION 1

MONDAY JUNE 9TH 2014

STARS Squad members took part in their first fitness testing session at the Gordon Banks Sports Centre.  Matt Berrisford, Sports Scientist for the Academy of Sport, took the group through a series of physical tests to identify strengths and weaknesses within each athlete.

The tests were: Agility T test, Balance test, Ball throw co-ordination, Hand grip strength, Back strength dynamometer, Sit and Reach flexibility test.

The Squad members were very competitive, as to be expected with elite performers.  It was interesting to observe the differences in performance depending on the sport that the Squad member takes part in and the test being performed.  Liam was the only Year 10 squad member, as shown by the results.

 

Top Performances were:
Handgrip  Liam Zwetschnikow  43
Agility T test  Liam Zwetschnikow  9.88 secs
Sit and Reach  Seamus Derbyshire  41 cm
Ball throw  Liam Zwetschnikow  36
Balance test  Lauren Finney   23.75 secs
Back strength  Liam Zwetschnikow  180

 

The squad also had a tour of the Fitness Suite which will be available to all STARS squad members for free when they reach 16 years of age.

The next session is Monday July 7th at 4.30 pm - 5.00 pm to undergo some testing in the Sports Science Lab.

Ian Woosnam answers future golfer’s questions at college Open Event

Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) will be opening its doors on Wednesday 13 June, 6pm – 8pm to aspiring young golfers where the former Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam will be in the hot set answering course-related questions.

 

The College’s multi-award-winning Academy of Sport has entered into an exciting partnership with world famous golfer Woosnam. A new golf academy is to be created where students will study a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence whilst receiving expert guidance in the golf industry disciplines.

 

Trevor Humphreys, Academy of Sport Manager said: “We urge anyone who is leaving school this summer and has a passion for golf to come to the College where they can receive more information and even apply for the course on the evening.” 

 

The Ian Woosnam Golf Academy is recruiting now for September and will be based at Newcastle-under-Lyme College and Malkins Bank Golf Club. Its ultimate aim is to find the next generation of top golf professionals.

 

Students will study a Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence qualification (which can attract UCAS points where a student wants to progress to university), and enjoy access to competitive tours, employment opportunities, scholarships, psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy and conditioning training, along side expert guidance in the golf industry disciplines.