About us

Primary missions

The primary missions of the Centre for Physical Activity in Health and Disease are to:

• conduct high impact interdisciplinary research to improve human health through regular physical activity and exercise, and by limiting sedentary behaviour
• provide high quality scientific training to support the successful development of our members

How will the centre achieve these missions?

• by bringing together researchers from diverse backgrounds and with complimentary expertise
• by fostering a supportive environment that enables our members to deliver high-impact translational research 

Vision

To become a leading interdisciplinary centre in the development, evaluation and implementation of physical activity, exercise and sedentary behaviour interventions that translate into societal and healthcare benefits.

Values

To create a diverse, inclusive and vibrant research environment that enables the generation of novel ideas and the development and utilisation of robust, cutting-edge methodologies.