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EMPOWERING YOUNG ATHLETES

"Hartpury has provided me with fantastic teaching and support to enhance my research skills, and world-class facilities in which to carry out my research testing. My research will help to identify female athletes at risk of low energy availability, where early diagnosis and prevention are essential to avoid initial physiological impairments, such as menstrual disturbances and reduced bone density, manifesting into long-term health consequences that can be difficult to reverse and potentially lead to cessation of sport. I'm supporting female athletes to perform to the highest standard possible by providing them and their relevant practitioners with information on their energy requirements through calorimetry testing to ensure they are fuelling their bodies correctly for their sport.”

Hannah Larkin MRes Sport and Exercise Science