M4HP – Movement for Health and Performance

The goal of the research programme Movement for Health and Performance is to contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions to health-related societal challenges and the pursuit of more people living a physically active life. The program is part of the University’s focus area Health Innovation.

M4HP’s upcoming activities
Three central themes
Research questions
Connection to focus area
Ongoing
Publications
Participating researchers
Ongoing projects
Related information

The researchers within the programme study sustainable participation in different types of physical activity, from the level of low daily activity to elite sports, and from different scientific perspectives. The programme contributes to new sustainable methods, strategies and innovations for improved health and well-being in people of different ages and with different conditions to be physically active.

The programme is based on several established subject areas at Halmstad University. It includes research on creating a balance between performance and health in sports, creating healthy habits and lifestyle changes in individuals who are sedentary, inactive or ill, as well as assessment tools for rehabilitation programmes.

M4HP’s upcoming activities

Don’t miss out on what’s going on in M4HP! Take part of upcoming activities here. If you have any questions, contact Åsa Andersson: asa.andersson@hh.se.

Guest Lecture: The Role of Caffeine in Esports Performance

October 24, 10.15–11.15, Building Q, Room 319.

The Movement for Health and Performance research program will receive a digital visit from Ethan Rogers, Queensland University of Technology Brisbane, Australia.

Ethan Rogers will present his newly published research on the effects of caffeine in esports. Ethan's work examines how different doses of caffeine affect shooting performance, using innovative tools such as KovaaK's FPS aim trainer. With a background in nutrition and dietetics, his insights will be valuable for anyone interested in performance optimization and esports research. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of nutrition's role in competitive gaming.

Research seminar: The field of expertise modulates the time course of neural processes associated with decision making in sport.

October 17, 15.00–16.00, H21 Lounge.

Dr. Marie Simonet is a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Cognitive Science at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. She completed her BSc and MSc in Sport Sciences at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, including a research year at St Mary’s University, London, UK.

In this seminar, Marie will share her work on how expertise in different sports influences the neural processes underlying decision making, particularly in fast-paced, dynamic situations. By examining the brain activity of athletes from various disciplines, her research demonstrates how years of specialized training can shape the timing of decision-making processes. She will explore how these insights enhance our understanding of cognitive skills in sports and their potential transfer to other contexts. The presentation will also discuss the applied implications of these findings and question the broader benefits of cognitive training. After the presentation, there will be time for questions/discussion.

Three central themes

Sustainable physical activity for all
Sustainable exercise and rehabilitation
Sustainable participation in sport

Research questions

The programme addresses the following questions:

Which conditions, processes, support, and skills are important to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for all people, regardless of age, gender, and function?
What efforts are required to maintain sustainable exercise and rehabilitation throughout life despite injury, disease, or disability?
How can new methods, technologies, interventions, and digital applications, developed and implemented on different levels in society (e.g., in individuals, sports organisations, municipalities, schools) be used to facilitate sustainable participation in physical activity, exercise, sports, and rehabilitation?
How can we use biological, physiological, psychological, and social markers to predict and monitor the effects of adherence to physical activity, a healthy active lifestyle, exercise, and rehabilitation?
How can participation in physical activity and sport be stimulated and be sustainable at different levels of society, e.g., in individuals, sports organisations, and municipalities?