Study level
- PhD
Faculty/School
Faculty of Health
Topic status
We're looking for students to study this topic.
Supervisors
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- Faculty of Health
External supervisors
- Dr Annette Eastwood (Cape Bionics)
- Dr James Waldie (Cape Bionics)
Overview
Cape Bionics has its foundations in the aerospace industry in the design of compression suits worn by astronauts on the international space station. The research which underpinned the design of these space suits has now been applied to sport as a means of improving performance and recovery in elite athletes.
For compression garments to be effective they must fit perfectly and apply specific pressure regimes. Cape Bionics use technology from the medical and aerospace industry to provide custom fit compression garments for elite athletes based on a 3D body scan. This PhD will build on current research into the benefits of customised compression garments for elite athletes.
Scholarship
A scholarship of $30,000 per year for a period of 3 years full time study starting in October 2022 is available.
Learn more about the scholarship
Research activities
- quantify pressure differences and garment longevity between Cape and commercially available compression garments
- compare the effects of Cape versus commercially available compression garments on recovery from resistance / high intensity exercise
- quantify the effects of Cape compression garments on markers of recovery and performance following a competitive event.
Skills and experience
A First Class BSc (Hons) Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or related field is essential, or, a research Master’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or related field is desirable; the Master’s degree must include a minimum research component of 25%. Previous experience working with elite athletes is preferred but not mandatory.
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Contact
Please direct enquires to Dr Jonathan Peake.