Sport, Health and Rehabilitation Research Cluster

The Sport, Health and Rehabilitation Research Cluster (SHARRC) is a multi- and inter-disciplinary research cluster, which combines domains of sports, health sciences, engineering, design, data science, life sciences, human-computer interaction, social and psychological sciences, business, and law.

SHARRC  provides access to sports engineering and rehabilitation technology solutions for sports performance, health, and active lifestyle solutions. The breadth of knowledge, experience, and translational research focus of the academics in SHARRC means that the team will be able to offer a one-stop-shop service for those looking for answers to research and service problems in the areas of sport, health, and rehabilitation.

Technological innovation is a powerful tool to improve equality of access, enhance sports performance, redesign equipment and apparel, reduce risk of injury, and improve outcomes for rehabilitation. We see an opportunity to foster physical activity, monitor and maintain performance, prevent injury, and improve rehabilitation through physical activity and sport using  technological innovation. We recognise a considerable impact potential of translating the research, practice and technology of elite sports to the general public enhancing peoples’ quality of life and well-being, and we also recognise the promise of rehabilitation tools to improve elite sports. Thus, the central theme addressed by the cluster is thus “Technology for Health and Well-being of Communities”.