WELCOME TO THE
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SPORT EXCELLENCE LAB
The Research and Innovation in Sport Excellence (RISE) lab is leading the way in sport research and innovation. Located in the department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston, we draw from a deep and talented faculty pool that spans sports research, sport programming, nutrition, biomechanics, community health and interventions, physiology and education.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SPORT EXCELLENCE
WHAT WE DO
Our areas of focus include:Sport Development and Performance
Our research focuses on using sport to overcome difficult transitions, chronic diseases and its effects on quality of life
Sport Programming
We develop innovative methods for sport programming.
Education
We provide training and workshops for organizations, teaching our methods to audiences worldwide.
Community Health
We study community health, disease prevention and effects of policies on community health.
Interventions
We design school and community interventions based on sports, nutrition and disease prevention.
Sport Organizations
We investigate and advise sport business organizations on creating strategic uses of sport programs and their delivery for optimal community impact.
School Based Sport Intervention Project
This project focused on the impact of school-based sport research programs on children’s physical activity, executive function, and academic achievement
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Research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students
Would you like to be part of the research carried out at RISE? Contact any of our faculty today for current and upcoming research opportunities.
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