To be a globally recognised leader in research that advances human performance, health, and inclusive participation, empowering individuals and communities to thrive in sport, work, and life.
Vision
Mission
UCRISE drives innovative, interdisciplinary research across sport, health, occupational performance, and community settings to optimise human capability and wellbeing. Through strong partnerships and evidence-based practice, we translate science into real-world impact, enhancing performance, resilience, inclusion, and lifelong health.
Our people
UCRISE unites staff from a wide variety of academic disciplines and faculties around the central theme of sport and exercise.
Research Domains
Human Performance and Resilience
We enhance athletic performance and resilience through interdisciplinary research in sport science, physiology, biomechanics, and skill acquisition. Our work optimises training, recovery, and competitive readiness for athletes across all levels.
Lifelong Wellbeing
We explore how physical activity, movement science, and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies promote healthy ageing, mental health, disease prevention, and recovery. Our research supports functional independence and sustainable health outcomes across the lifespan.
Tactical and Environmental Adaptation
We optimise performance, safety, and recovery in occupational and tactical settings through applied research in movement science, ergonomics, brain health, and environmental stressors. This includes supporting individuals in physically and cognitively demanding roles such as defence, emergency services, and industry.
Inclusive Participation and Engagement
We promote equitable access to sport and movement for all, fostering inclusion and community wellbeing through evidence-based programs, policy, and partnerships. Our work spans physical literacy, grassroots sport, cultural representation, and digital safeguarding to strengthen participation and social cohesion.
Services
Movement analysis
The UCRISE Movement Analysis Laboratory offers motion analyses, including gait assessments, to service the Canberra region. Our team have expertise in clinical, occupational, and sports biomechanics, and can tailor services to suit your individual needs.
Heat training and acclimation
UCRISE provide a number of heat acclimation training services for all members of the community, from the elite athlete, to those looking to improve the health and fitness or those who are preparing for a competition or expedition in a hot and humid environment.
Physiological assessment and performance testing
UCRISE have a comprehensive range of laboratory and field based physiological and performance testing packages for individuals and teams.
Altitude training
UCRISE have a comprehensive range of laboratory and field based physiological and performance testing packages for individuals and teams.
Research partners
UC Research Institute for Sport and Exercise
Building 29
11 Kirinari Street
Bruce, 2617
