The optimal prescription of high-intensity exercise in healthy females (Advert ref: RDF18/SER/GOODALL

Recently, interest in the utilisation of low-volume, high intensity interval training (HITT) as a time-efficient means of improving cardio-metabolic markers of health, and performance, has substantially increased. Numerous studies have shown sprint interval (SIT) and HIIT training to be as effective as traditional endurance training at inducing physiological remodelling, despite a vastly reduced exercise volume (Gibala et al., 2006; Burgomaster et al., 2008). The majority of this research has focussed on male participants, despite some indication that there might be sex differences in the response to this type of training (Metcalfe et al., 2012; Gillen et al., 2014; Scalzo et al., 2014; Skelly et al., 2017). The proposed project will study the mechanistic and functional response of healthy females to SIT and HIIT training. These responses will be quantified using a range of advanced measurement techniques, including molecular biology, neuromuscular and tendon physiology, and cardiopulmonary physiology. The proposed project represents a unique opportunity for a suitable student to study a contemporary topic using methods from multiple disciplines.

Eligibility and How to Apply
Please note eligibility requirement:
• Academic excellence of the proposed student i.e. 2:1 (or equivalent GPA from non-UK universities [preference for 1st class honours]); or a Masters (preference for Merit or above); or APEL evidence of substantial practitioner achievement.
• Appropriate IELTS score, if required.

For further details of how to apply, entry requirements and the application form, see
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/how-to-apply/

Please note: Applications that do not include a research proposal of approximately 1,000 words (not a copy of the advert), or that do not include the advert reference (e.g. RDF18/…) will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: 28 January 2018
Start Date: 1 October 2018

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