Physiological & Performance Insights
Two dynamic, hands-on workshops, designed to help extreme sports athletes better understand the physical demands of their sport while reducing injury risks.

Activity 1: The Physiological Demands of Extreme Sports
Extreme sports push the body to its limits. This session uses virtual reality (VR) simulations and heart rate (HR) monitoring to illustrate real-time physiological responses:
• VR Simulations: Immerse yourself in high intensity sporting scenarios, observing how your body reacts under pressure.
• Heart Rate Monitoring: Track HR changes to analyse stress, endurance, and recovery patterns.
• Data-Driven Insights: Understand the effects of fatigue, adrenaline, and stress on performance, using personalised feedback.
This session offers a unique, technology-driven approach to optimising training, recovery, and performance.

Activity 2: Movement Analysis & Injury Prevention
Injury risk is high in extreme sports, particularly when movement inefficiencies go unchecked. This practical clinic focuses on identifying and preventing overuse injuries:
• Functional Movement Screening: Assess mobility, stability, and movement efficiency.
• Balance & Stability Testing: Identify weaknesses and develop strategies for improved control.
• Personalised Feedback: Gain expert insight into injury risk and performance enhancement.
By refining movement quality, athletes can enhance performance, improve resilience, and minimise injury risks.

Who Should Attend?
These activities are ideal for extreme sports athletes of all ages, particularly those without formal coaching who wish to improve performance and safeguard their long-term physical health.

Widening Participation & Impact
Aligned with CU Scarborough’s commitment to broadening access to sports education, these sessions welcome participants from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities. By providing practical self-coaching strategies, the workshops