Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences

Our Facilities and Equipment

Our teaching and research facilities include the Human Performance Laboratory, the Green Lane Research Laboratory, and the Green Lane Nutrition Laboratory.  These facilities support our taught programmes as well as undergraduate, postgraduate and faculty research while providing opportunities for collaboration within the university and with external partners.  

Two female students conducting research in a lab

The Human Performance Laboratory is housed at the Sports and Wellbeing Park at Maiden Castle which supports our undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes and provide opportunities for collaborative research within and external to the University.

A student sitting in a phlebotomy chair having their blood taken for analysis by staff member

A variety of aspects of human performance are tested, with an emphasis on the analysis of physiological and metabolic responses to exercise and nutrition in health and disease.

Two students participating in sport science laboratory class.

The human performance laboratory is outfitted for the testing and analysis of different aspects of physiological and metabolic responses to nutrition and physical activity.

Staff member explaining data to students while a student runs on a treadmill

The human performance laboratory serves as the department's teaching hub for practical teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate modules.

Male student in lab coat taking a pin prick blood sample from a female student sitting on a bench

The human performance laboratory can be used by undergraduate and postgraduate students to facilitate and support their research.

Two students conducting research in Sports Hall. Female student preparing to run while male student records data.

The Human Performance Laboratory is located in Maiden Castle which has a number of sporting facilities available for students to implement during research or recreationally.

Our Facilities

Our teaching and research facilities include the Human Performance Laboratory and the Green Lane Research Laboratory and Nutrition Laboratory. These facilities support our undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes providing opportunities for collaborative research.