Education · Seminars and workshops

Knowledge is part of the training.

We are strong believers that knowledge is key to reaching your full potential. Our information seminars and workshops teach athletes and individuals about fitness testing, training and athletic performance.

FREE SEMINARS
FreeTo attend
6+People per group
3Core subjects
Q&ABuilt in
Peak Centre exercise physiologist teaching at a whiteboard during a sport science session
Sport science parent session · West Ottawa Soccer Club · February 2026
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What we teach

Three subjects, taught by people who have worked with professional athletes and Canadian Olympic teams for 30+ years.

01Fitness testing

What each test measures, how it is run, and what your numbers mean.

02Training

How to turn test results into training: zones, load and recovery.

03Athletic performance

What drives performance in your sport, and how to track it across a season.

Photos: sport science parent session with West Ottawa Soccer Club, February 2026.

On stageEd McNeelyPeak Centre senior executive team, presenting at a sport science seminar.
01The talk

The science behind fitness testing, training and performance, explained in plain language.

02Your questions

Seminars are very interactive, so come ready with all your fitness and training questions.

03Takeaways

Clear next steps your group can take back into training.

Recent sessions have covered training and recovery, fuelling with the right foods, and the principles that guide development across a full season.

Come ready to ask all your fitness and training questions.

What does my VO2 max actually mean?Which heart rate zone should I train in?How hard should an easy day be?When should I retest?Why do lactate thresholds matter?How do I know if I am recovering?
What should I eat before a game?How do I recover between tournament games?How do I plan a full season?How much training is too much?What should a young athlete focus on?How do I peak for a race?
Who can book

Bring six people, and we bring the seminar.

Seminars can be arranged for any group of six or more: a team, a club, a school or a workplace, at a time and date we set together.

6+
Minimum group size
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Pick what fits. We prepare your request, copy it for you and open our contact form: paste it into the message box and send. We will call you to set a date.

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Or email info@peakcentre.ca or call 613-737-7325.

Gather a group

Six people or more: a team, a club, a workplace.

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Call 613-737-7325 or contact us online.

Pick a topic

Ask us about the education topics on offer.

Set the date

We schedule a specific time and date with you.

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Book a seminar for your group.

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