Shared Facilities
McMaster University has world-class athletic facilities including a football stadium, soccer fields, indoor and outdoor track, Olympic-size pool and aquatics, squash courts, 3 studios, and 7 gyms. All are normally open to the broader community, with numerous camps, programs and services available to serve people of all ages from the community. Several community groups, such as charity organizations and local sports leagues, routinely use McMaster’s facilities. McMaster is also home to many recreational trails that can all be accessed for free by anyone in the community.
David Braley Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre
The David Braley Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre is a world class facility located on the McMaster University campus, in the David Braley Athletic Centre. The Sport Medicine Centre is open to McMaster athletes, students, faculty, staff, and the Greater Hamilton Area community.
It features private treatment rooms, large treatment areas with multiple modalities, hydrotherapy pool, ‘Return-to-Play’ room, exercise equipment, and a brace store for orthopedic supports.
Our services:
- We combine extensive clinical expertise, advanced medical technology and a compassionate, caring treatment philosophy.
- Our dedication to keeping the community healthy and active is evident by the comprehensive nature of our services.
- We encourage a collaborative approach to the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.
- Our passionate team of experts work in partnership with other health care providers to optimize performance and help everyone from youth to elite athletes achieve their personal goals and improve their well-being.
The Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE)
The Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE) is the home to state-of-the-art research labs and accessible exercise facilities.
Our centre offers five specialized exercise programs designed for seniors and individuals living with cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries. These programs are informed by the latest scientific research and tailored to meet each participant’s unique needs, ensuring that every exercise experience is safe, effective, and personalized to provide the highest level of care and results.
PACE is home to over 200 students who collaborate with our dedicated team of health professionals and staff in our state-of-the-art exercise and rehabilitation centre. We create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where community members can achieve their health and wellness goals while contributing to the experiential learning of our students.
MacMoves Week is a campuswide initiative that focuses on promoting an active and healthy campus through a fun-filled week of events! It’s a great opportunity to explore the variety of ways to get active on campus and make new connections. MacMoves Week is open to all McMaster students, staff, faculty and alumni. Both virtual and on-campus events are hosted throughout the week.
The Adults with Disabilities Assisted Physical Training (ADAPT) Program (formerly known as SNAP) is a one-on-one fitness program for individuals with disabilities at the Pulse. ADAPT pairs clients with student volunteers who will provide assistance with their workouts suited to their unique needs.
The mission of our program is to promote the physical and mental well-being of persons with disabilities by providing them with personalized support and guidance from trained student volunteers.
We understand that there can be a barrier for people with disabilities to starting and staying physically active. We would like to eliminate this by helping our clients find creative ways to overcome and adapt to these barriers in the gym, while being there as support as they go through their work out routine so they can reach their goals.
Research
The Human Performance Laboratory examines the effect of exercise at the molecular to whole body level in apparently healthy individuals and people with chronic diseases. In addition to basic, mechanistic studies focused on the regulation of skeletal muscle energy metabolism, we conduct applied research that examines the impact of exercise training and nutrition on health and performance including in high-level athletes.
The Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE)
PACE’s first program – MacCardiac Rehab – was launched in 1979 in response to community members who wanted to stay connected with each other and the university once their research study concluded. Other research studies led to the introduction of the MacSeniors, MacWheelers, and MacMS-FITT programs. McMaster is Canada’s most research-intensive university, and research conducted at PACE contributes to McMaster’s national and international rankings, and reputation for research excellence.
With 12 ongoing studies, PACE actively recruits community members and provides access to facilities, training sessions, and other resources in exchange for participants’ time. Compensation is also frequently provided to participants for their valuable contributions to the research.