Surrey Human Performance Institute
Surrey Human Performance Institute Now Open!
Surrey Human Performance Institute
Staffed by medical doctors, fitness experts and scientists, the Institute uses cutting edge equipment to deliver world-class exercise and human performance testing.
This is a service run in collaboration between the Surrey Clinical Research Centre and Surrey Sports Park, part of the University of Surrey.
The Institute offers a range of services to assess your health and fitness in:
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Gold standard assessment of heart, lung and metabolism. This 15 minute test, analyses each breath and every heartbeat to understand your body’s capabilities.
Strength and power testing
- Using Isokinetic Dynamometry and other advanced equipment, we can assess strength and movement to the same standard that Premiership Football clubs do
- A range of blood tests
- Instant assessment of glucose, cholesterol, and lactate; an overnight assessment of all physiological parameters can also be conducted.
Flexibility and balance assessment
- Detailed tests of flexibility and balance using analogue and digital tools
Body composition
- Using biometric impedance, skin fold tests, and if required MRI
Field tests
- All standard tests (Bleep, 6 minute walk, timing gate, force platform)
Lifestyle and nutritional assessments
- In conjunction with Academic Nutritionists, and using blood and fitness tests - an integrated assessment of wellbeing can be provided
Pre-operative screening (coming soon)
- In collaboration with the NHS and colleagues from Private Medical Clinics across Surrey and the South of England, we deliver risk assessment fitness tests.
Referral services
- We have close relationships and formal partnerships with a range of health, wellbeing and medical professionals - who can be rapidly accessed and consulted
Free taster sessions this August!
Come and visit us and take advantage of our free taster sessions which are on offer in the coming weeks.
Hip:waist ratio: 9 August - 13 August
Strength: 16 - 20 August
Cholesterol: 23 - 27 August
More details about the Surrey Human Performance Institute including an official opening date will be available soon, so watch this space!
For more information please contact the Institute Manager, Zoé Carroll on: 01483-683769 or z.carroll@surrey.ac.uk
