Human Performance Centre

The UTS Human Performance Centre (HPC) consists of three separate teaching and testing laboratories. We have a dedicated Physiology Testing Laboratory, a Biomechanics Laboratory and a new large Teaching Laboratory. Our laboratories contain the equipment for exercise testing, metabolic measurements, cardiovascular measurements, strength evaluation, kinematic analysis, force evaluation, electromyography, body composition and biochemical analysis of body tissue and fluids.

The Human Performance Centre has been involved in a variety of applied and clinical research topics in the area of exercise and sport science. The focus of research from the HPC is on the limitations of human performance in both exercise and health. We conduct both applied and clinical studies in these areas with projects that examine how to optimise athletic performance and clinical investigations in areas of aging, musculo-skeletal injury and the treatment and prevention of disease. We also have strong collaborative links with the Sydney Academy of Sport.

We offer postgraduate programs (Doctoral and Masters Level) in exercise and sport science and biomechanics. One of the unique aspects of our graduate programs is the "hands on" experience the students gain during their study. We encourage our postgraduate students to participate in the project development, data collection and analysis, and writing of the research findings. We take pride in the achievements of our students and follow their accomplishments with a sense of satisfaction.

Facilities and resources

Facilities and resources offered by the Human Performance Centre.

Staff and students

Staff and past and current students of the Human Performance Centre.