Exercise Science Research Center

The Exercise Science Research Center is the premier exercise research facility in Arkansas. The center is housed in the HPER building (map) of the University of Arkansas within the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation. Our center features prominent research faculty who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the field of Exercise Physiology.

Information on our degrees in Exercise Science will be useful to current and prospective students.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote meaningful research and develop future impactful researchers and exercise professionals.

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ESRC Directors

• Barry Brown, founding director, 1969-~1980
• Mike Daniels, ~1980-1984
• Charles "C.E." Riggs, (1946-2021), director 1984-1993
• Ro DiBrezzo, 1993-2000
• Inza Fort, 2000-2001
• Dr. DiBrezzo, 2001-2012
• Matt Ganio, 2012-2017
• Michelle Gray, 2017-2021
• Nic Greene, 2021-present

The U of A Exercise Science Research Center previously was called the Human Performance Lab (HPL).