The Human Performance & Sport Science Center serves the University of Michigan through the promotion and amplification of sport science research and education to generate new knowledge to inform human health and performance.
ESSI is now HPSSC!
Learn more about the new branding and vision for the Human Performance and Sports Science Center.
What is HPSSC?
HPSSC supports comprehensive research, education, and outreach programs with access to a wealth of resources and expertise from:
19 schools and colleges
thousands of athletes at all ages and abilities
a world-class health system
state-of-the-art academic and athletic facilities
Latest News
HPSSC At Inaugural Global Sports University Network ’24 Summit
Dr. Ken Kozloff, HPSSC Co-Director, is representing the UM HPSSC at the inaugural Global Sports University Network Summit, held this September 12-13 at the University of Oregon. As stated in the GSUN website, ‘‘the GSUN ’24 Summit will bring together international...
Dr. Ken Kozloff U-M HPSSC Co-Director Quoted in CNET – Running and Wearable Technology
CNET recently published an article on smartwatches/fitness tracking with running. The article features, Ken Kozloff, PhD, the University of Michigan Human Performance & Sport Science Center Co-Director. The article is linked here.
“This is a great opportunity for our coaches, trainers, and student athletes to work with faculty and industry partners to probe new approaches to optimizing both individual and team performance.”
Warde Manuel
U-M Donald R. Sheperd Director of Athletics
HPSSC was welcomed into the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance by their partnerships team as an official partner in February 2023. Wu Tsai is excited to have HPSSC as a partner in their shared mission to discover the scientific principles of optimal human performance. HPSSC’s expertise and resources will strengthen their network, and they are confident that partnering will accelerate the Alliance’s progress and the field of human performance research more broadly.
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New undergraduate courses
$1.7 million
Seed funding for interdisciplinary research
10+
Major industry contracts