Welcome to the UAA Human Performance Lab, your hub for cutting-edge research, personalized
assessments, and fitness optimization. Nestled in the heart of Anchorage U-Med district,
our lab serves students, faculty, staff, and the wider public. We're dedicated to
enhancing your understanding of human performance and health through a comprehensive
suite of tests and measurements. Whether you're interested in improving your cardiovascular
endurance, understanding your body composition, maximizing your anaerobic power, enhancing
muscular strength and flexibility, or delving into the intricacies of metabolic efficiency,
our state-of-the-art equipment and expert team are here to guide you. From VO2 max
testing to lactate threshold assessments, we offer a range of services tailored to
your unique needs.
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation alumna shares her experience of being the first graduate of the Therapeutic Recreation concentration and recently passing her national CTRS exam.
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation graduate Rafael Alfaro and current student Evan Clupper recently led a capstone trip to Denali National Park with Dr. Benjamin Rush, assistant professor of outdoor leadership. For Evan, the experience surpassed his expectations.
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation assistant professor, Eric Oba, has no "prob-llama" sharing his passion for teaching therapeutic recreation courses and how he earned the title of Mr. June in the 2023 Mountain Men of Alaska calendar.
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation alumna Morgan Hooe not only honors her mother’s legacy through her position as Seawolf volleyball assistant coach, but also through the establishment of the Liz Hooe Memorial Volleyball Scholarship.
The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation is excited to announce it is offering pickleball at UAA for the first time starting this fall.
Professional Studies Building (PSB) 2533 Providence Dr, Room 162 Anchorage, AK 99508
Parking: Payment for parking is enforced Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 7:30 pm.Parking at UAA is free Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.Learn more about parking here.