The Huffines Institute makes impactful contributions to the students and faculty of Texas A&M in education, research, and community service. Huffines supports and administers numerous activities directly aligned with the Institute’s goals. 

 

Encourages research activities between scientists and clinicians interested in sports medicine and human performance. The Huffines Institute funds faculty research grants, student research grants, and student travel awards, which are available to over 150 registered Huffines Faculty Affiliates and their students. 

 

Facilitates faculty research through Huffines-affiliated facilities that provide the infrastructure, equipment, and personnel needed to conduct these studies successfully. These facilities and resources also provide students with valuable educational and learning opportunities and critical testing and clinical services for the surrounding community.

 

Cultivates new research project development. Some evolving research areas included sports medicine, tactical performance, and Para-cycling athletes.

 

Disseminates research and information on exercise science, sports science, human performance, and sports medicine through multiple media formats. This important and topical information is accessible and applicable to parents, coaches, athletes, physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and health educators.

 

Provides the environment and infrastructure to enrich undergraduate and graduate student education and training. These opportunities included educational and learning opportunities for Texas A&M athletic coaches and the physical testing of Athletes and Coaches.

 

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Health & Fitness Assessment

The Huffines Institute Medical Testing Services Marketplace is a quick and convenient place for you to schedule performance tests to determine your fitness / health levels.  All tests are performed by Exercise Physiologists that have formal education and credentials in the fitness testing field. This section has a brief description of all the services we provide.

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Exclusive topical content

Ever wonder about particular topics in Sports Medicine, like how much to drink when you work out, or what to drink when working out, or stretches you can do in your office? We’ve got this and much more topical content that was developed just for the Huffines Institute by our team of in-house and independent writers. If you don’t see a topic you are interested in, just zip us a note and we’ll add it to our development list!  (And if you want to write for us, go to this link!)  Access Articles.

Audio Podcasts

What do you get when you combine an easy-to-understand conversation with the leaders in Sports Medicine, your computer/mp3 player, and 20 minutes? You get the Huffines Sports Medicine Podcasts! Come on over and listen at your convenience and even subscribe. Someone new is on the Podcast every week – you’ll be glad you did! (Plus, you can win cool prizes by listening.) Access Podcasts.

Video Podcasts

We’ve got both short, instructional videos (e.g. how to tape an ankle) and longer videos from our public speakers. So, if you’ve got 3 mins or 30 mins, come on over and check out our videos. Access Videos.