Student Opportunities
The UM Human Performance & Sport Science Center combines experiential and academic learning that enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability. Students develop a comprehensive skill set that prepares them for future careers and engagement in sport and human performance areas. These opportunities foster personal growth, professional readiness, and a deeper understanding of their chosen fields.
In sum, engaging in both experiential and academic opportunities not only enriches a student’s educational journey but also prepares them for the complexities of the professional world. HPSSC provides these opportunities through our core research lab, MiPR, internships, and a new initiative with Athletics hands on experiences that address research, evaluation, wearable technology use, or validation goals related to human performance or sports science. Additionally, HPSSC offers each academic year undergraduate general education courses that introduce students to topics in human performance and wearable devices and data analytics.
If you are interested in our experiential and/or academic opportunities with HPSSC, we would like you to review information on our website and connect with us via our interest form. We will provide timely replies to your inquiries.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Student Fellowship
Students in this opportunity engage with the University of Michigan Human Performance & Sport Science Center, Adaptive Sport & Fitness and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee in a project with the UM Wheelchair Basketball team and staff.
Currently recruiting for this position.
Applied Sport Science Technology Assistants
Students in this opportunity engage with the University of Michigan Human Performance & Sport Science Center and Athletic Department to support both team practices and events with wearable technology devices while learning about and staying compliant with all NCAA and Big 10 rules and regulations.
Check back mid-fall term 2025 for winter 2026 recruitment.
Athlete Innovation Lab (HAIL) Assistants
Students in this role develop and directly administer applied physiologic and/or biomechanical assessment skills in the context of high performance sport as deemed appropriate by HPSSC and Athletic Department staff, while learning about and staying compliant with all NCAA and Big 10 rules and regulations.
Students will will also develop best practices for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and results dissemination through physiologic (e.g. VO2 max, lactate threshold, running economy, and resting metabolic rate) and biomechanical (e.g. gait testing, countermovement jump, and strength assessments) testing.
Check back mid-fall term 2025 for winter 2026 recruitment.
