Human Performance Science Group's research

A comprehensive study, funded by the International Olympic Committee, to examine Olympian health during and after their sporting careers will provide insights that could benefit health outcomes across elite sports.  

Learn more about the Olympian Health Cohort project

Learn more about the Covid-19 and the Performance Arts project

Aquatic exercise therapy is used for chronic low back pain (CLBP) treatment and management. However, there are currently no data comparing muscle activity between different aquatic exercises performed by people with CLBP. We assessed and compared muscle activity, pain, perceived exertion and exercise intensity, between different rehabilitative aquatic exercises. 

Learn more about the WATER project

The ‘Haptic Experiments’ project explored how blind dance audience members can use their hands to experience the dynamic qualities of live dance performances through their sense of touch.

Learn more about the AHRC project

This report highlights the crucial role of Scene Examination within the Forensic Services offered by the Scottish Police Authority, and the importance of Professional Judgement and Decision Making expertise within a skilled workforce.

Learn more about the Crime Scene Examination project and read the report

This project investigated the use and role of instruction by athletics coaches (field events) in real-world, high-level competitive settings.