The Human Performance and 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.
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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
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“Through ESSI, we are exploring the potential of emerging areas of research, leveraging investments with existing university research, evaluating new ideas and approaches, and accelerating the progress of new ideas to practice.”
U-M Vice President for Research
ESSI teams up with Samsung for smartwatch research
The University of Michigan Exercise & Sport Science Initiative has launched a research partnership with Samsung Electronics Co. to explore smartwatch technology in an effort to help runners manage their health and physical activity by providing more reliable and...
The Changing Classification System in Wheelchair Basketball and Tennis
Tuesday, November 16, 20211:00-2:00 pm ETRSVPJoin the Exercise & Sport Science Initiative (ESSI) and Adaptive Sports & Fitness for a seminar focused on the implications of the changing classification system in wheelchair basketball and tennis. The...
“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
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