THE TACTICAL HUMAN PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE
Research-Based Human Performance
for the Tactical Athlete
Why the Tactical Human Performance Institute?
For the tactical operator - military, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and astronaut corps - the stakes could not be higher. The stakes are not just wins or loses but life or death. For this reason, it is imperative to direct time, energy, and resources in the sports science profession toward the continuation of research in the field of tactical human performance, with the goals of improving mission performance and health outcomes in tactical populations.
It is for this reason that the THPI exists.
The Mission of the THPI
The mission of the Tactical Human Performance Institute is three-fold:
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to conduct original research in the field of tactical human performance
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to synthesize best practices in the field
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to provide tactical operators and their commands with applied sports science that will assist in improved mission performance and decreased rates of injury​
Accomplishing the Mission
The mission of the THPI will be accomplished through the following:
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the production of applied tactical performance resources to military units, law enforcement agencies, and fire departments
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original research to shed light on critical current issues within the field
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the creation of a network of human performance specialists within the field
Partner with the THPI
Partnering with the Tactical Human Performance Institute will not only ensure that we improve the tactical fitness of your personnel, but reduce injuries and optimize the integrative health of each one of your officers, deputies, or firefighters.
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Research and Publications
Tactical Operations in Extreme Heat - Improving Mission Performance and Reducing Heat Illness
Muscular Activation Across Loaded Carry Techniques -
A Study Review of Bordelon et. al (2021)
On the Efficacy of Low-Dose Plyometric Training -
A Study Review of Nonnato et. al (2022)
Power Development and Motor Learning
Teaching the Snatch from an Information Processing Perspective
Interval Run Training vs. Steady-State Run Training in Military Personnel -
A Study Review of Stone et al. (2020)
Reinforcement Motor Learning in a Return-to-Duty Protocol -
Teaching Plyometric Technique for Soldiers with Recent ACL Injury