Human Movement Science
Human movement science
The human movement science group seeks to extend knowledge about the factors influencing the control, organisation and learning of human movement.
Our focus is wide-ranging, from the optimisation of elite performance to the maintenance of physical activity for people with impaired functioning, such as patient groups or injured athletes.
Research themes
While we frequently take an inter-disciplinary approach, we are broadly grouped into three themes: Biomechanics (ExBiRT), Psychology and Virtual Immersive Training And Learning (VITAL)
Our facilities
Biomechanics facilities
Biomechanics research laboratory at University of Exeter
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Sports Science facility at Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club
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Musculoskeletal imaging
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Software
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Psychology, skill acquisition and virtual reality facilities
Skill Acquisition lab
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Virtual Reality lab
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Object Interaction lab
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Psychology and Ageing lab
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Additional facilities at the University of Exeter
- Transcranial direct current stimulation
- Da Vinci Surgical Robot
- VSimulators - which incorporates a six degree of freedom state of the art motion platform (4m x 4m), a fully instrument floor, 360 degree virtual reality, and full motion body capture.
- Biomechanics and Physiological testing facilities in the department.