Human Perormance Lab
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.
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NEWS & Stories
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) term assistant professor Megan Bennett discusses her excitement about teaching courses for the AAS in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a new degree option within the SLP program, and being a new faculty member at UAA.
The School of Allied Health celebrates its summer graduates with a memorable pinning ceremony on July 27, 2023, at the Edward & Cathryn Rasmuson Hall of the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907)786-4083
Email: hper@alaska.edu
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.
