A world-class sports science centre is coming to Buckinghamshire New University - to help with studies, research and even to be used by the general public.

The university has announced plans to open a multi-million pound 'Human Performance, Exercise & Wellbeing Centre' in time for the start of the next academic year in September.

The multi-million pound centre aims to forge a lead in sports and exercise science and will house a state-of-the-art Sports Injury and Physiotherapy Clinic.

Members of the public will be able to arrange appointments here for treatments, while other cutting-edge facilities will include an integrated Human Performance Laboratory and three lane running track with motion-capture technology.

There will also be Olympis weightlifting equipment there to help teaching of and research into strength and condition - and hopefully entice coaches and teams to the site.

Dr Alison Chambers, pro vice chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University’s Faculty of Society and Health, said: “We are really excited about establishing our Human Performance, Exercise and Wellbeing Centre which has an innovative academic portfolio and integrates teaching, research and enterprise.

“The new Bucks Sports Injury and Physiotherapy Clinic will initially be operated by qualified practitioners to support and supervise students as they build their skills and knowledge base.

“The clinic will also offer other employability opportunities including student work placements, research and professional consultancy services for sport, fitness and health care providers.”

As well as the University’s BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, a new MSci in Sports Therapy is being offered which will be accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists. There is also a Foundation Degree in Sport, Exercise and Health and BA (Hons) Exercise, Health, and Fitness Management.

After qualifying, graduating students can work with their own clients within the clinic to get a some valuable work experience in their first year.

Ian Barham, manager of the Bucks Legacy programme said the site would be helping to keep the post London 2012 Olympics' flag flying high: “Spanning the spectrum of human performance, the new centre at Bucks New University will provide premium sports providers and sportspeople with a world class sports science facility to develop talent, as well as support the community within Buckinghamshire to improve health and wellbeing.

“We are hugely encouraged that the aim of the centre is so closely aligned with the work of Bucks Legacy in helping support the health of the whole community, and in particular looking at ways in which disabled people can be supported in developing and maintaining physical and mental health here in the birthplace of the Paralympic movement.

“The centre will provide an excellent vehicle to support regional stakeholders as well as achieve positive health legacy impacts from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

The centre will also aim to develop new academic areas like sports therapy, strength and conditioning and a suite of foundation degrees linked to professional body qualifications such as those needed for sports massage and health trainer status.