Science & Technology
The Science & Technology division at High Performance Sport Institute drives R&D initiatives to apply advanced innovations in coaching and performance, giving athletes a competitive edge on the world stage.
Last updated 1 April 2025
Sport Singapore recognises the importance of R&D in promoting the application of science and technology (S&T) in sports to provide athletes with the edge for podium success in international games.
The S&T plans will be driven through a dedicated R&D funding mechanism that will invest in R&D programmes to harness the broader S&T capabilities in Singapore for application in Sports and Coaching performance.
The end-state is to develop the application of S&T as part of a holistic solution and deliver integrated, state-of-the-art S&T capabilities to support the performance of our Team Singapore coaches and athletes.
HPSI ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 2018
This year's Singapore Sport Science Symposium is held together with the ASIA (Associations of Sports Institutes in Asia) Congress where member countries such as Japan, Qatar, Hong Kong and Singapore will come together for its Annual General Meeting and Congress with the aim of enhancing the future of high performance sport in Asia. The theme for the Congress is 'Sport Integrity'.
HPSI ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 2014
The HPSI Annual Symposium 2014 will be held at the newly opened Sports Hub on 10 & 11 Nov 2014. This year’s theme is “New Frontiers in Elite Sport Performance”. Renowned regional and international speakers will share the world leading knowledge and applications of sports science, sports medicine, sports analytics and sports technology.
HPSI ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 2013
The HPSI Annual Symposium 2013 was held on the 11-12 July 2013 at Concorde Hotel, Singapore. Distinguished keynote speakers were: Dr Ken van Someren, Director of R&D, GSK Human Performance Lab UK Prof Takashi Katsuta, Coach & Coach Educator; Japan Olympic Committee & Japan Sport Council.
HPSI INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
In accordance with the “Research involving Human Subject: Guidelines for IRBs” released by the Bioethics Advisory Committee (BAC) in November 2004, HPSI-IRB was formalised in 2012 to safeguard the rights, welfare and safety of human research subjects involved in HPSI’s research programmes.
