As part of the existing Memorandum of Understanding between UST and Mahidol University, students of CRS participated in outbound student exchange programs in Mahidol University (MU), Thailand.
Seven students from the Department of Sports Science (Byron Alexis Chua, Johanli Po, Jenina Vinluan, Karmela Esteban, Trisha Dy, Samantha Aguinaldo, and Jacqueline Canoza), together with Mr. Saul Anthony Sibayan, MSS (Sports Science Gym Supervisor) went to MU last November 2-20, 2015. Students participated in lectures on Sports Nutrition, Biomechnics, Physiology, Psychology, Sports Injury Management, and even a seminar on the use of the Catapult system, which is one of the latest technologies that measures speed, jump height, acceleration, distance covered, and other metrics related to sports. The students also had the opportunity to practice different tests in the laboratory of the College of Sports Science and Technology, including the use of force platforms combined with motion capture system, Nexus for psychological arousal and relaxation levels, VO2max testing, and thermal stress testing with a rectal thermometer.
Mr. Sibayan likewise had the opportunity to render a presentation on how technology can be used to track progress of athletes, as well as how scientific training can be incorporated. Specifically, he provided insights on the use of a GPS watch (for running & swimming) and a power meter (for cycling) in measuring exercise intensity and relating it to one’s Functional Threshold Pace (running & swimming) and Functional Threshold Power (cycling) which made it an essential training tool. FTP is the pace or power output one can sustain for one hour. Having found a common interest with faculty members in MU, this becomes a potential area for research collaboration between UST and MU.
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