Welsh Athletics Regional Development Programme (RDP)

Welsh Athletics and the college are  working in partnership to create a Regional Development Programme (RDP) for endurance athletes. The programme will cater for club, regional and international performers. Each athlete will undertake laboratory sports science testing at Cardiff Metropolitan university. This data is fed back and presented by Steve Mitchell to the athlete, college staff and the athletes coaches. The lab reports provide accurate and objective date to help tailor each individuals needs. 

Welsh Athletics and the college are  working in partnership to create a Regional Development Programme (RDP) for endurance athletes. The programme will cater for club, regional and international performers. Each athlete will undertake laboratory sports science testing at Cardiff Metropolitan university. This data is fed back and presented by Steve Mitchell to the athlete, college staff and the athletes coaches. The lab reports provide accurate and objective date to help tailor each individuals needs. 

There are no restrictions on accessing this provision. Field based tests are done on guided learning days where they get high performance support and education from Welsh Athletics and the Cardiff Metropolitan University Sports Science team.

College based training and programming will occur in the college fitness suite, and laboratory testing and field testing protocols will take place in Cardiff Metropolitan University. 

The coaching programme is a multi-agency team consisting of strength and conditioning experts actively working in the college. Externally athletes will have contact with Welsh Athletics coaches and support staff at Cardiff Metropolitan University. 

Players will compete in the Welsh Colleges regional leagues, and the AOC national cup competitions. Additional friendlies and tournaments are encompassed in addition to league matches to give players regular playing opportunities. 

  • The college work in alliance with Welsh Athletics 
  • The programme is led by Steve Mitchell from Welsh Athletics. 
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University provide athlete support for learners. 

Joe Murphy

“I am looking forward to going into a laboratory setting to learn more about my physiological capabilities. This will help me obtain and understand data that can support my coaches and I with future training schedules.” 

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