The University of Hong Kong

The mission of the Institute of Human Performance (IHP) is to: "build a world-wide reputation in Human Performance for the University of Hong Kong, by enhancing knowledge and professional practice through sustained excellence in research that informs: outstanding teaching; the development of movement skills; and the uptake and maintenance of regular physical activity."

The IHP undertakes a wide range of activities in order to achieve this mission.  These activities include:

• Offering an undergraduate degree programme in exercise science
• Conducting original research on key aspects of human performance
• Supervising postgraduate (PhD and MPhil) students undertaking research in human performance
• Offering a wide range of sport and recreation programmes and health and fitness programmes
• Managing and progressively improving the University's physical facilities for sport and physical activity

The IHP aims to be the leading institute of its type in Asia through developing strong links and contributions to the community, profession, nation and region.  In so doing, the IHP seeks to firmly establish itself as a centre of excellence within HKU and Hong Kong, with international standing in its areas of research focus and with programmes in teaching and physical activity, sport and recreation provision that meet international best-practice standards.