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The Human Performance Unit (HPU) is the premier sport science facility in the East of England, ideally located at the University of Essex

www.humanperformanceunit.co.uk

03/07/2024

Last week we hosted here for pre season testing with the 1st team players.

It took a full team of our staff and students to test the full squad for a series of strength and power tests!

22/03/2024

We are thanking Frontrunner placements Olivia and Ben!

Olivia chose to study after visiting the HPU with her school!

During placement, Ben and Olivia supported the delivery of school taster sessions, inspiring the next generation of sports practitioners

21/03/2024

Our Thursday student showcase is Yoyo, who has just finished her 10-week placement at our .

Yoyo says - ‘I believe this placement could help me to be more competitive amongst my peers and it helped me to understand more about the working environment of the sports industry.’

20/03/2024

Ellen is another of our fantastic students on a Frontrunner placement. She is in the 2nd Year of a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science.

Ellen says - ‘This placement was an amazing opportunity to develop skills for future careers in a sports environment. The opportunity to develop without judgement allowed me to confidently get involved in this placement. It has helped me to understand how to gather data in a professional setting, helping towards my aim of a future career in data analysis.’

18/03/2024

This term, we have been hosting students on 10-week placements as part of the Frontrunner programme.

Shanie is studying for an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology and is also a part of , playing in the football team.

Shanie says - ‘I chose the placement at the HPU because it would allow me to put some of the knowledge I have learned in the classroom into practice. This placement helps me to understand more concretely how sport science can help athletes maximise their performance and how working in a high performance environment looks like.’

24/01/2024

The University of Essex are screening the play ‘Dear England’ tomorrow.

Filmed at the National Theatre, Joseph Fiennes play Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s gripping examination of nation and game.

Discount code: SRES1OFF

Visit the link tree in our bio for tickets!

18/01/2024

We are recruiting participants for a research study that begins in the New Year!

If you are an active female who is comfortable running on a treadmill, this might be of interest to you!

For more information, please click on the link tree in our bio!

14/06/2023

Our first VO2 max test of the day…?

30/11/2022

In January, we are running a 4-week strength and conditioning programme specifically for endurance athletes.

This will delivered by expert coaches and academics from .

If you'd like to take part, please contact us at [email protected] to book your place!

01/11/2022

We had a great day with students from today! Exercise Physiology and Sports Psychology practicals in our laboratories

Address

Human Performance Unit, University Of Essex, Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO43SQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.humanperformanceunit.co.uk/

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