The Human Performance Laboratory at UCC was established in 1990 to provide a centre for fitness testing and health screening. Open to everyone, UCC personnel and members of the public alike, the Laboratory offers two main types of assessment depending on the person's circumstances. The UCC Lifecheck health screening package is designed specifically for the over 30's to help improve both their health and fitness.
Appropriate advice is given on nutriton, stress management and on an excerise program.
The fitness testing service helps those currently involved in sport whether at a recreational or highly competitive level to establish their current state of fitness, identify specific strengths and weaknesses and training programmes are modified accordingly. Tests are generally conducted within the laboratory on College Road, Cork, however, the field setting is generally used where larger numbers are concerned eg. The screening service is carried out by fully qualified and experienced personnel. The testing package can be tailored to suit your specific needs or the needs of your company or team. Stress analysis which assesses the individual's lifestyle and their response to stress Comprehensive lifestyle, exercise and dietary consultation with follow-up report detailing all results and recommendations This service can be expanded to provide seminar sessions on specific health issues such as losing weight, fitness training, healthy eating, stress management and can be tailored for particular groups eg. management personnel, or those in high stress positions.