Bond Institute of Health & Sport

Explore our Bond Institute of Health & Sport (BIHS) campus, the home base for Bond students studying exercise and sports science, exercise and sports performance, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nutrition and dietetic practice. Located just 4km from Bond's main campus, the Institute is immersed in a dynamic industry hub – nestled between Robina Hospital and CBus Super Stadium, and just walking distance from Robina train station.

Take a tour of the Bond Institute of Health & Sport

We head to the Bond Institute of Health & Sport for a tour of the world-class training facilities. Sean is then put through his paces with a series of fitness tests you won’t want to miss! 

Our programs at the Institute

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Research units based at the Institute

Tactical Research Unit (TRU)

Water Based Research Unit

A purpose-built teaching and training facility

The Bond Institute of Health & Sport is a world-class teaching and training facility, focusing on promoting healthy behaviours and lifestyles and attracting professional athletes and sporting organisations from all over the world.

With an aim to be recognised as a leader in inspiring healthy living through innovation, collaboration and education, the Bond Institute of Health & Sport houses the latest technologies and industry-quality facilities. The specialised teaching spaces and smaller clinical skills rooms are all equipped with modern technology and features that simulate real-life clinical environments, providing students with relevant, hands-on experience and knowledge.

The Institute is also home to health and sports science laboratories, used for research and athlete testing, and by health and sports science and physiotherapy students. It also features the High Performance Training Centre (HPTC), swimming pool, and temperature contrast pools, as well as an altitude room.

In addition to the elite athletes and Bond staff and students that regularly utilise the Institute’s facilities, a number of commercial practices operate out of the Institute, providing the local community with valuable health services and offering internship, work experience and networking opportunities to our students.

Our facilities

High Performance Training Centre (HPTC)

A world-class training facility for the Bond’s teaching and research programs, the High Performance Training Centre (HPTC) is used by our elite student athletes and attracts some of world’s top sporting organisations.

National and international sporting teams frequently use the training facility, so students based at the Institute regularly witness some of the world’s best athletes and coaches in action. Students can access this space for work experience and practical learning opportunities.

Clinical skills rooms

Fitted with industry standard equipment, our clinical skills rooms provide practical experience for students in the allied health programs: physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetic practice, and occupational therapy.

Before commencing placements, students are exposed to a variety of real-world situations in hospital-based and outpatient environments with expert guidance.

Medical and allied health students also gain practical experience at the Clinical Education and Research Centre at Robina Hospital. 

  • Occupational therapy facilities

    The occupational therapy rooms are specially designed teaching spaces to enable students to acquire the hands-on skills needed for a successful career in occupational therapy such as physical rehabilitation, assistive technology, psychology, and communication.

    Occupational therapy-designed facilities include:

    • Simulated living space
    • Ergonomics workspace
    • Observation room
    • Splinting laboratory

HPTC international accreditations

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Canadian student Sarah takes us through the Institute's extensive facilities

Getting to and from the Institute

Located approximately 4kms away from Bond University's main campus, the Institute is adjacent to the Robina Hospital, CBus Super Stadium, and Robina train station.

Parking is available to students and staff within the vicinity and surrounding areas of the Institute. Bicycle storage facilities are also available.

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