School of Health & Human Performance

Research to advance health, movement and human performance

The School of Health and Human Performance is a multidisciplinary research community of academics, practitioners and postgraduate researchers. We investigate how people move, exercise, recover and perform across the lifespan. Our work brings together laboratory science and research in schools, clinics, communities and sporting environments to address challenges in health and wellbeing.

Our research spans several connected areas:

• Exercise Physiology, Metabolism and Nutrition

• Physical Activity, Public Health and Healthy Ageing

• Injury Prevention, Athletic Therapy and Rehabilitation

• Biomechanics, Movement Science and Assistive Technology

• Women’s Health, Sport and Exercise

• Physical Education, Physical Literacy and Health Literacy

• Coaching, Talent Development and Sport Performance

This breadth is reflected in initiatives across the School. The DCU Exoskeleton Programme investigates supported walking for people with neurological conditions, while LifeLab works with young people to develop and study approaches to health literacy. CoEx|Lab conducts research with sporting organisations on coaching, expertise and performance systems. These projects illustrate our commitment to working with the people and organisations who can put research into practice.

We welcome enquiries from prospective postgraduate researchers, research partners and organisations interested in collaboration. Through the research portal, you can explore our researchers’ expertise, publications and projects, and connect with the people behind the work.