Daniel Astridge (MScR student)
Thesis title: Performance and physiological adaptations following altitude training in elite collegiate swimmers; effect of training load, sleep quality and acclimatisation
- Moray House School of Education and Sport
- Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences
- Human Performance Science Research Cluster
Contact details
- Email: daniel.astridge@ed.ac.uk
Address
- Street
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Moray House School of Education and Sport, ISPEHS
- City
- University of Edinburgh (Holyrood Campus)
- Post code
- EH8 8AQ
Background
Daniel graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Applied Sport Science from the University of Edinburgh in 2019. Progressing on to post-graduate study, Daniel chose the research route, and is now spending his time completing a part-time MSc(R) investigating the effect of a number of variables on performance and phsiological adaptations in elite collegiate swimemrs following a three week Live-High, Train-High (LHTH) altitude training camp.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science - First Class
ISAK Anthropomtery Accreditation - Level 1
YMCA Gym Instructor - Level 2
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Responsibilities & affiliations
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences - Graduate Member
Research summary
Sleep and performance in collegiate athletes.
Performance and physiological adaptations following altitude training in elite collegiate swimmers.
Acclimitsation, sleep quality and training loads during an altitude training camp.