Human
Performance Centre - Balance
Clinic - Strength
Lab - Biomechanics
Lab - Exercise
Physiology Lab
Human Performance Centre
Introduction
The Human Performance Centre (HPC) was established to provide
exercise and sports science services to the university and
community, at the state, national and international level.
Potential clients include older adults, children, elite athletes,
sporting club players, and recreational athletes. ECU Joondalup
has some of the most spacious and well equiped exercise science
laboratories in the world and the expertise, facilities and
services are available for anyone wishing to improve their
performance, health and wellness.
A wide range of services are available based in the fields
of biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, motor control,
exercise and sports psychology, strength and conditioning.
In-house or Remote
Our full range of facilities are available in our laboratories
based in Perth, Western Australia and details can be obtained
by visiting the Balance
Clinic, Strength
Lab, Biomechanics
Lab, Exercise
Physiology Lab, or Rehabilitation
Clinic. However, a wide range of tests, training programs,
seminars, and other services are portable and can be offered
in your facilities in any country in the world.
Athlete Performance Assessment
Measurement of an athlete's capacity in strength, power,
endurance, agility, and flexibility provides vital information
for detecting relative strengths and weaknesses; monitoring
the effects of training, travel and competition; and documenting
recovery following illness or injury. The HPC has the equipment
and expertise to provide a wide
range of tests. Some examples include:
- Sprint Speed
- Vertical Jump tests including countermovement, squat,
and depth
- Yo-Yo Endurance, Intermittent, and Recovery Tests
- Shuttle Run Test
- Maximum oxygen uptake with full expired air and lactate
analysis
- Maximal Strength including isometric, isokinetic, isoinnertial,
ballistic, and RM testing
- Maximal power testing including both vertical (Ballistic
Measurement System) and horizontal (Force Treadmill) assessment
- Agility testing including, first step quickness, intelligent
director, L-test, T-test
Qualitative Video Analysis
Qualitative analysis typically involves using direct observation
and/or video of a performance to analyze the mechanics of
the movement in non-numerical terms. This analysis can help
identify various mechanical factors that may or may not need
to be altered in an effort to improve performance in the given
activity. The ability for scientist, coach, clinician, patient
or athlete to be able to observe the performance in slow motion,
with split screen images, and overlay images is a valuable
tool for improving performance. We have the latest digital
video cameras combined with high speed computers and specialised
software systems such as Swinger
and Dartfish
to provide the highest quality in video feedback.
Qualitative analysis is beneficial for many reasons: It brings
to light any musculo-skeletal problems the athlete may have,
it shows inefficiencies in movements such as running, jumping,
or even basic weight training movements, and it gives direct
feedback to the athlete so a more conscious effort can be
made to improve training exercises. For futher information,
please visit our Biomechanics
Lab .
Education
Enhancement of human performance is often a matter of creating
better understanding of the human body and how it functions.
The Human Performance Centre offers a range of seminars, lectures,
and short courses for education and promotion purposes.
Detailed Reports on CD-ROM
Every client/coach/athlete will receive a report with the
summary of their session on CD-ROM. Included on the CD will
be the raw scores of all tests, video clips of all tests performed,
still shots of standing posture (if applicable), video of
gait (if applicable), video of technique performance (if applicable),
and a thorough analysis of strengths/weaknesses of the athlete/client
coupled with recommendations to improve training, exercise
or lifestyle.
Location
The Human Performance Centre is located on the Joondalup
campus of ECU. To attend please come to the Biomechanics Laboratory.
A map of the campus indicating where to park and the location
of the biomechanics laboratory is available by clicking
here.
Staffing
Executive Director: Prof. Robert Newton
Director, Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning:
Mr. Mike Newton
Director, Physiotherapy and Exercise Rehabilitation: Mr. Dylan
Edwards
More Information
Please contact Prof. Robert Newton |
