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Making a difference in the world of athletic training
National Athletic Training Month is held every year in March and is a time to continue spreading awareness about the amazing work that athletic trainers around the nation are doing. This month we caught up with one of our very own ATs from the Human Performance & Sport Science Center, Dr. Adam Lepley, clinical associate professor and director...

Marni Wasserman’s Journey to Biomechanics
Marni Wasserman's journey started with a bit of uncertainty, but eventually took shape as she found her passion in biomechanics. Graduating with a background in writing and psychology from NYU, Wasserman found herself at the University of Michigan, where she completed her master's in Movement Science in December 2023. Her academic path took a...

Dr. Harjiv Singh Joins the University of Michigan HPSSC
As we embark on the new year, the Human Performance & Sport Science Center (HPSSC) is thrilled to welcome Dr. Harjiv Singh to the team. Recently relocated from Orlando, Florida to the Mitten State with his wife, Upahvan Kaur, who is currently completing her medical residency in Urology at the University of Michigan-Sparrow, Dr. Singh brings a...

Foot fitness is crucial to better stability and strength
Whether you're a trained athlete, a recreational runner, or enjoy the occasional stroll around your neighborhood to promote better health, your feet play a pivotal role in long-term strength and mobility. Dr. Alexandra DeJong Lempke, Clinical Assistant Professor of Applied Exercise Science and co-director of the Michigan Performance Research...
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2023 Events
Speaker Event: Monday, March 13, 2023
- Topic: The Pathway of the Adaptive Athlete
- Webinar Announcement
- Watch the panelist recording
2022 Events
Speaker Event: Monday, November 14, 2022
- Topic: Competition Recovery: Nutrition, Psychological, and Conditioning Factors
- Webinar Announcement
- Watch the webinar recording
Speaker Event: Thursday, October 27, 2022
- Topic: Competition Recovery: Nutrition, Psychological, and Conditioning Factors
- Webinar Announcement
- Watch the webinar recording
- Topic: In Pursuit of Human Endurance Limits
- Event Announcement
- Watch the presentation by Brad Wilkins, PhD followed by the Q&A
ESSI Panel Series
First Panel Discussion: Thursday, September 24, 2020
- Topic: Keeping youth physically active during COVID-19
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
- Watch Rebecca Hasson’s video on youth physical activity
Second Panel Discussion: Monday, October 19, 2020
- Topic: Athlete Return-to-Play During COVID-19
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Third Panel Discussion: Thursday, November 19, 2020
- Topic: The Use of Wearables for Return to Play in Sports during COVID-19
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Fourth Panel Discussion: Tuesday, February 16, 2021
- Topic: Managing Technological Advancement in the Ecosystem of Sport
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Fifth Panel Discussion: Wednesday, March 24, 2021
- Topic: Concussion Prevention: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Sixth Panel Discussion: Friday, April 23, 2021
- Topic: The Implications of COVID-19 for the Care of Our Athletes
- Event announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Seventh Panel Discussion: Monday, May 24, 2021
- Topic: Training Through Uncertainty
- Event Announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Eighth Panel Discussion: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
- Topic: The Use of Cannabis for Athlete Health and Performance
- Event Announcement
- Watch the panel discussion recording
Ninth Panel Discussion: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
- Topic: The Changing Classification System in Wheelchair Basketball & Tennis
- Event Announcement
- Watch the panel discussion