Sport and Exercise Science

Human Performance and Health is influenced by the interplay of a variety of biomechanical, physiological, and psychological factors.  The Human Performance and Health Research Group adopts an interdisciplinary research approach to understand, evaluate, and enhance human performance, for sport, exercise, work and health. To achieve these aims this research group undertakes high quality, high impact, internationally recognised research encompassing the following themes:

• Occupational physiology and fitness standards
• Understanding and enhancing human performance
• Performance psychology of individuals and organisations
• Clinical exercise science and physical activity promotion

The work undertaken by the Human Performance and Health Research Group ranges from fundamental research, to applied work and product evaluation. The research group is co-ordinated by Dr Jo Corbett with significant input from other researchers and academics, including:

• Dr Matt Dicks
• Mr Kieren McEwan
• Dr Chris Mills
• Dr Andrew Scott
• Mr Tom Webb
• Ms Rebecca Larner
• Ms Samantha Meredith
• Dr Jenny Page
• Dr Richard Thelwell
• Dr Neil Weston
• Dr Mitch Lomax
• Ms Gemma Milligan
• Mr Mike Rayner
• Dr Chris Wagstaff
• Dr Jim House