Physical Development Testing

Our Physical Development Testing offer is perfect for anyone with a performance goal in mind, from doing a Hyrox to getting a PB in their marathon or improving at their sport.

Exclusively in Powerbase Gym on campus, our Physical Development Testing helps clients come in and understand, through a series of tests, where their strength levels are. This then gives our Physical Development Coaches the data needed to write up a fully bespoke programme, designed to unlock the training strategies each client needs to maximise their performance.

The service:

Bookable through our Loughborough Sport App, Physical Development Testing brings our expert knowledge around strength and performance to clients with a range of sporting goals.  The service includes:

  • An initial 30-minute online consultation with one of our Physical Development Coaches, either online or in person
  • Bespoke battery testing conducted in Powerbase Gym
  • A bespoke 8-week programme based off the data gathered from the testing, and the individual's performance goal

Bespoke Battery testing:

Depending on each clients goals, a bespoke Battery Test will be conducted in our Strength and Conditioning gym, Powerbase.  This testing could include the following:

  • Force plates
    • Strength Testing
    • Power Testing
    • Jump Testing
  • Asymmetry profiling
  • Mobility/range of movement screening
  • Movement competency
  • Return-to-performance testing
  • Sport-specific testing where appropriate
This list can be refined depending on the final testing battery, with the coach selecting the most appropriate tests based on the consultation.
Following the testing session, the client will receive a report explaining their physical performance. By using VALD technology and objective testing data, we can provide a level of insight that will help inform the next steps in your training.

Additional services:

Clients can also book in with one of our coaches after the testing to have regular sessions in our gym, completing the programme. This adds huge benefit to the client, as it allows the coach to work closely with them on their journey and reach their goal together. Over the 8-week programme, a client can book as many times as they feel necessary, and develop a good client-coach relationship.  

Powerbase Gym:

The battery testing included in our PDT Service will be carried out in Powerbase, our world-class gym on campus.  Fitted with elite gym equipment, including BLKBOX, Eleko and VALD Force Plates.  Powerbase is designed to maximise athlete performance, which is why it is home to many of our NGB's on campus as their athletes gym. It is the perfect environment for someone with a specific goal in mind focused around their training and sporting performance.

Our pricing

Our Physical Development Testing is priced at £155.  This price includes:

  • 30-minute consultation
  • Battery testing
  • 8-week bespoke programme

Additionally, if you wish to work with our coaches after the testing is complete, this is priced at £52 / hour.

All Loughborough Sport members also get an extra 10% off the prices listed for any of these services.