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Human Performance Collaborative is a strategic initiative out of The Ohio State University Office of Research.

HPC connects assets (ex. knowledge and skills, capital, social, political, and physical) and focused on understanding the integration and interaction between and among the eight factors (Sleep and Relaxation, Social Life, Emotional Wellness, Cognition, Mental Fitness, Physical Wellness, Food and Nutrition, and Physical Exercise) on individual or team overall performance by assessing current state, analyzing the current state relative to performance, and augmenting performance to optimize effectiveness.

Areas of Research Focus

Assessment

  • Validation testing for human performance technologies
  • Human performance data management system development
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning for human performance
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Augmentation

  • Science and technologies to optimize human performances
  • Developing and deploying the latest evidence-based implementation science, health education and health promotion techniques to drive behavior change
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Recovery Science

  • Recovery modalities to understand physiological outcomes and validate technologies



 

 

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Women's Health and Performance

  • Understanding the unique physiological and biomechanical factors as injury prevention, training protocols, nutrition, and recovery strategies that are optimized for women, particularly in relation to menstrual cycle phases, pregnancy, post partum, and the stages of menopause.
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Join the Collaborative

Under the direction of Faculty Director Josh Hagen, the Human Performance Collaborative provides the framework and resources required to build and deploy interdisciplinary teams of investigators to advance the science of human performance. University students, faculty and staff interested in Human Performance Research are invited to join the collaborative. 

In the news

Cold-Water Immersion for Soccer Players

Evidence-Based Summary Cold-water immersion is a widely used recovery strategy in soccer, aimed at reducing fatigue and enhancing performance. It involves immersing the body in water at 10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F) for 10-15 minutes, typically within an hour post-training or match. Research supports cold-water immersion's effectiveness in improving jump performance and reducing perceived fatigue and soreness in soccer players, though its effects on exercise-induced muscle damage markers like creatine kinase are inconsistent. The mechanisms behind cold-water immersion 's benefits are thought to include reducing inflammation, vasoconstriction, pain relief, psychological effects, and hydrostatic pressure. For optimal recovery, cold-water immersion should be applied immediately after training or matches.
November 4, 2024

The Validity and Usability of Markerless Motion Capture and Inertial Measurement Units for Quantifying Dynamic Movements

Motion capture technology is quickly evolving providing researchers, clinicians, and coaches with more access to biomechanics data. Markerless motion capture and inertial measurement units (IMUs) are continually developing biomechanics tools that need validation for dynamic movements before widespread use in applied settings. This study evaluated the validity of a markerless motion capture, IMU, and red, green, blue, and depth (RGBD) camera system as compared to marker-based motion capture during countermovement jumps, overhead squats, lunges, and runs with cuts.
October 9, 2024

New wellness center to open for Franklin County law enforcement officers

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office along with the Ohio State University announced the opening of a new wellness center. It’s designed to address both the physical and mental needs of law enforcement officers.
August 22, 2024