Why choose the DSPH?
Combining the expertise of the number one sport science school in the world with gold standard equipment and resources, the DSPH team works closely with clients (athletes, sporting teams and school groups) to determine their needs and develop programs best tailored to their individual goals. We offer exceptional training facilities coupled with evidence-based packages, including sport-specific and pre-season programs.
Our services
Strength & conditioning
Our strength and conditioning laboratories have commercial-grade gym equipment, speed and power testing equipment and state-of-the-art exercise prescription software to aid in athlete preparation and monitoring.
Exercise physiology
Our exercise physiology laboratories house state-of-the-art testing equipment, including metabolic gas analysers to assess maximal oxygen uptake, blood sampling devices to detect threshold parameters, and bikes that measure power output.
Biomechanics
Our world-class biomechanics laboratories allow you to capture and analyse the physics of movement, measure the impact of running using inbuilt force plates on our indoor 40-metre track, or make use of our mobile high-speed cameras to film and analyse movements.
Nutrition & dietetics
We are currently setting up our sports nutrition and dietetics clinic. If you are interested in booking an appointment at the clinic, please fill out the enquiry form and we will be in touch.
Services for athletes
The DSPH can offer single sessions and packages for individuals or teams looking to understand their individual physiological profile. This may include use of the gym for physical preparation, field-based performance testing and nutrition services, as well as advanced performance testing such as gait analysis and oxygen uptake measures. We can also provide additional nutritional and dietetic consultations, access to climate chamber training, and referral pathways to and from the Deakin Clinical Exercise Centre.
Make an enquiry
The Deakin Sport Performance Hub is open to all – from community-level sports enthusiasts to elite athletes. Register your interest and we'll be in touch.
Our locations
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds
Enter via Gate 2 on Pigdons Road and turn left at the first roundabout. Parking is available directly outside of Building DD, and is free before 8.30am and after 4.30pm.
Melbourne Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway, Burwood
Enter via Gate 1 on Burwood Highway (opposite the football oval). Parking is available directly outside of Building U, and is free before 8.30am and after 4.30pm.
Make an enquiry
To register your interest, simply fill out the enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch to finalise your booking.