Dr. Harjiv Singh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Harjiv Singh is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan, where he also serves as a lecturer in the Human Performance & Sport Science Center (HPSSC). With a strong academic background, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Rutgers University, a master’s degree in motor control learning from Columbia University, and a PhD in motor control learning from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Singh is a senior performance development scientist for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA and has previously worked in a similar capacity with the Orlando Magic. He has been appointed as the director of performance science for the Grand Rapids Rise during its inaugural season in the Pro Volleyball Federation. His research primarily focuses on practice variables such as attention and motivation and how they affect movement variability related to skill development and expertise. Furthermore, he investigates practical strategies to enhance current injury prevention and rehabilitation interventions. Dr. Singh is actively engaged in academic publishing, serving on the editorial board of the Journal of Motor Learning and Development and as an associate editor for the Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Lecturer at the School of Kinesiology and involved in the Human Performance & Sport Science Center.

Senior Performance Development Scientist

— Present

Charlotte Hornets • Charlotte, NC

Responsible for developing performance strategies and research.

Director of Performance Science

— Present

Grand Rapids Rise • Grand Rapids, MI

Leader for performance science during the inaugural season.

Performance Development Scientist

— Present

Orlando Magic • Orlando, FL

Contributed to athlete performance enhancement strategies.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science