In the Sport Science Laboratory sports scientists do applied training research, especially concerning the optimization of training processes and the development of sport and fitness therapy programmes. Research and consulting is done in close cooperation with the staff of our contracting partners. These include a wide variety of companies, organizations and institutions from the fields of sport, health and tourism. Our role is to provide scientifically grounded advice in the field of training science.
Areas of expertise / services offered
The staff of the Sport Science Laboratory does research at an internationally competitive level, the results of which are then transferred into high quality applications.: therapy programmes and training guidance.
We offer research and services in the following areas:
- Diagnostics and training guidance in competitive athletics
- Development of therapy plans in sports- and training therapy
- Holistic training counselling in health sports
The staff has at its disposal the most modern laboratory equipment available, which permits complex analyses not only in the laboratory, but also in the field.
The research findings form the basis for developing new diagnostic methods in sport science for use by health insurance companies, fitness studios and (sports) medicine specialists. One such example is a new method of training the respiratory muscles in patients with restrictive lung diseases which is being developed in cooperation with the pulmonology clinic at Graz-West general hospital. Health tourism businesses such as spas and spa hotels profit from innovative sports therapy programmes for spa guests which offer both preventive as well as therapeutic health measures.
Training programmes which are designed to meet specific needs can prevent cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, strengthen the active and passive musculoskeletal system, and have a positive psychological effect.
