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.
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
Virtual Forum: Monitoring Hormones in Female Athletes: Best Practices for Designing and Interpreting the Research
This forum will outline practical tools and resources to support research involving female participants and help you interpret sport science findings with regards to hormonal status. Whether you are designing a study or assessing the validity of research findings, we invite you to join our discussion and bring your questions!
Dr. Louise Burke – Presentation on Fueling for endurance – from keto to carbs!
We are very fortunate to have had Professor Louise Burke, OAM, PhD, APD, Chair of Sports Nutrition, Exercise and Nutrition Research Program at Australian Catholic University, visit and share her extensive research knowledge with us at the University of Michigan. Dr....
“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. Shepherd Director of Athletics
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New undergraduate courses
$1.7 million
Seed funding for interdisciplinary research
10+
Major industry contracts