Exercise Science Physiology Laboratory
Our Exercise Science Physiology Laboratory is a well-equipped facility where our students
have access to a host of equipment that allows for the assessment of body composition,
muscular fitness, neuromuscular function, aerobic capacity, metabolic function, and
other relevant physical performance and health outcomes.
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Parvo Metabolic Carts & Woodway Treadmills
Three Parvo Medics TrueOne 2400 metabolic carts are used to quantify oxygen consumption, energy expenditure, and substrate (carbohydrate and fat) oxidation. Our laboratory is equipped with two Woodway treadmills—these treadmills are durable and versatile, allowing exercise in motorized and non-motorized modes. |
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Squat Racks & Tendo Power Analyzers
The squat racks are utilized to demonstrate practical skills during the laboratory
sections of our Strength and Conditioning course. The Tendo Power Analyzers allow
for the measurement of velocity and power during applied movements such a squat, countermovement
jump, or chair-rise task. |
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Biodex System Isokinetic Dynamometer & Delsys Electromyography (EMG) System
The dynamometer allows for measurements of strength, velocity, and joint angle for
most joints of the body. EMG is commonly used in conjunction with the dynamometer
in order to assess the timing and amplitude of muscle activation during muscle contraction. |
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Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer
Provides total body and segmental body composition measurements via measurement of
resistance to a low electrical current.
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Muscle Microbiopsy, or fine-needle biopsy, is a technique used for the collection
of skeletal muscle tissue. Microbiopsies of human skeletal muscle are increasingly
adopted by physiologists for a variety of experimental assays given the reduced invasiveness
compared to the classic Bergstrom biopsy technique. |
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Blood specimens are collected by individuals trained in phlebotomy for subsequent
laboratory testing. Common assessments in our laboratory include insulin, glucose,
metabolic panels, creatine kinase, lactate, C-terminal agrin, testosterone, cortisol,
human growth hormone, markers of oxidative stress, leptin, and ghrelin. |
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Air Displacement Plethysmography
The COSMED BOD POD enables for the measurement of body composition parameters via
measurement of air displacement. |
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The Woodway Force is a non-motorized, electromagnetically braked treadmill capable of providing 15–150 pounds of resistance. Gait analysis parameters and a host of performance indices can be measured using this device. |
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Electrocardiography (ECG)
ECG measures the electrical activity of the heart, and is used to study and detect
heart problems resulting from heart disease, such as heart attacks, arrhythmias, or
irregular heart beats. |
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Measures slight variations in postural sway during static and dynamic balance assessments.
The system also has options for balance specific training.
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A portable, cable-resistance device that uses a servo motor to modulate resistance load between 1–15 kilograms. In addition, the software obtains performance data such as force, velocity, and power during the movement. |
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ECG machine that measures Heart Rate Variability, with the ability to measure cardiac
output. (Main Lab) |
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COSMED K5 Wearable Metabolic System
This is a portable gas analyzer for oxygen consumption. It runs off a battery pack
and can be worn on your chest or your back. |
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Hydrostatic Weighing System
Hydrostatic weighing is used to measure body density in order to obtain measures of
body composition. This unit is commonly used for course lab assignments.
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Portable Force Plates & Mobile Electromyography (EMG)
The portable force plates are used to obtain kinetic data such as ground reaction
forces and power during applied movements such as the vertical jump. Mobile EMG is
used, in conjunction or separately, to assess the timing and amplitude of muscle activation
during applied movements.
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Ultrasound is used for obtaining visceral fat, as well as morphological and architectural
measures of skeletal muscle and tendons such as cross-sectional area or pennation
angle. |
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