UC Sport and Recreation

Sport and Recreation

Sport Science Centre Accreditation

The SSC provides world-class, expert support delivered by experienced and accredited staff.

Accreditation& Professional Memberships
New Zealand Academy of Sport Approved Provider & Training Facility
Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1
Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand
ISAK - International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
Sport Medicine NZ

Professional Relationships
New Zealand Academy of Sport
School of Biological Sciences (BIOL251 Lectures and Labs)
Department of Mechanical Engineering (wind tunnel testing)
School of Sciences and Physical Education

Sports Teams and Athletes we have provided services to
Cycling - Bike NZ Elite Squad, UC Bike
Football - UC Footbal
Hockey - Blacksticks, Canterbury Cavaliers and Cats
Kayaking - Canoe Racing NZ (Members of Elite and Youth Kayak Squad)
Lawn Bowls - NZ Blackjacks
Paralympics NZ - Wheelchair Rugby, Cycling, Swimming
Referees - NZ Netball Umpires, Canterbury Rugby Referees
Rugby - Canterbury ITM Cup Squad, Canterbury 7's, Varsity Vipers, New Brighton RFC
Rugby League - Canterbury Bulls, South Island, Halswell Hornets
Tennis - Canterbury Youth Squad
Triathlon - NZ Elite Squad

Coaches we work with regularly
Cycling - Terry Gyde, Murray Steele, Robbie Risdon, Stephen Elden
Multisport - Complete Performance
Triathlon - John Newsome