Golden Bears and Pandas student-athletes are supported by an integrated team of health and performance professionals dedicated to helping them compete at their highest level.

Varsity Health & Performance brings together experts across athletic therapy, physiotherapy, strength & conditioning, sport & exercise medicine, massage therapy, orthopedic surgery, registered psychology, and other specialized areas within one connected system of care.

Because our model is operated primarily in-house, student-athletes benefit from timely access to support, direct collaboration between practitioners, and a high-performance environment built specifically for varsity athletics. From injury management and rehabilitation to performance development and return-to-play planning, student-athletes are supported by a team that understands the demands of championship sport.

Varsity Health Clinic

Athlete-Focused Care at Foote Field

The Varsity Health Clinic provides Golden Bears and Pandas student-athletes with direct access to experienced practitioners who specialize in high-performance sport and student-athlete care.

Located at Foote Field, the clinic serves as a central hub for assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play support. The integrated model allows practitioners to work collaboratively across disciplines, helping student-athletes navigate injuries efficiently while supporting long-term health and performance.

The clinic is equipped with leading rehabilitation and recovery technology designed to support every stage of the student-athlete recovery process. From early injury management to advanced return-to-play preparation, student-athletes have access to cutting-edge equipment and resources within a dedicated varsity environment.

By providing care within the varsity environment, student-athletes receive support from professionals who work alongside teams every day and understand the physical and competitive demands of university sport.

Sport Performance Centre

Built for High Performance

Located at the Saville Community Sports Centre, the 9,000-square-foot Sport Performance Centre is a dedicated varsity training environment designed to support championship performance.

Operated exclusively for Golden Bears and Pandas student-athletes, the facility provides a focused high-performance atmosphere supported by integrated strength & conditioning expertise, sport performance programming, and student-athlete development resources.

The Sport Performance Centre features premium training equipment, expansive training space, and a performance environment built specifically for varsity athletics. Designed to support strength development, power, speed, movement, and recovery, the facility helps student-athletes prepare, train, and perform at the highest level throughout their varsity careers.

Academic Integration

Connected to Learning and Innovation

Varsity Health & Performance is further strengthened through academic integration and experiential learning opportunities across the University of Alberta. Undergraduate and graduate students contribute to the high-performance environment through supervised placements, applied learning, and research-informed practice that help enhance and expand student-athlete support services.

This collaborative model helps connect leading-edge academic knowledge with the daily needs of Golden Bears and Pandas student-athletes.

STUDENT KINESIOLOGIST PROGRAM

More Than Support

Varsity Health & Performance reflects a commitment to providing student-athletes with the people, spaces, and resources needed to pursue excellence — in competition, in training, and throughout their student-athlete experience.

Through continued investment in expert staff, leading facilities, and integrated care, the University of Alberta continues to strengthen one of the premier student-athlete support environments in Canadian university sport.

Questions? Contact gbpsas@ualberta.ca

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