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Fitness & Human Performance
Fitness and Human Performance Studies
Increases in public awareness of the importance of overall health, physical activity, and
exercise has led to intensive growth in the public and private sectors of health and fitness
clubs (primary and secondary intervention), as well as clinical settings often housed
within hospitals (secondary and tertiary intervention). In response to this growth, the
demand for professionally certified individuals has increased greatly.
The American College of Sports Medicine is the leader among certifying organizations
offering several certifications within these areas. Our Fitness and Human Performance
Studies emphasis is designed to prepare students for the highly sought after American
College of Sports Medicine’s, Health and Fitness Specialist certification. In addition,
many of our students also go on to graduate programs within cardiac rehabilitation,
physical and occupational therapy, and exercise physiology.
As an integral part of the FHP Studies, our Human Performance Lab facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for analysis of human movement, health appraisal and exercise prescription, as well as providing research opportunities.
Human Performance Lab
Performance for your body, your mind, and your life
Lab Description:
- The Human Performance Lab is located in the Department of Kinesiology and Health
Science Annex. The HPL is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment (listed
below) specifically designed to measure physiological determinants, responses and human performance within various types of stress (i.e. exercise, work, environmental). The HPL is also heavily focused on exercise testing and measurement, as it applies to client screening, prescription and behavior change.
Additionally, we also have an 800-square-foot Strength and Conditioning Lab that is equipped with Power Systems free weights and machines.
- The labs are utilized for instruction in a number of undergraduate courses, as well as providing research opportunities for faculty and students. Recently, both undergraduate and graduate students have received state and university awards for research performed in our facilities.
Lab Equipment:
- 1600 Sq. ft. lab space
- Strength and Conditioning Lab (800 sq. ft.) (Power Systems)
- Quinton Q4500 Stress Test System
- 3 treadmills with programmable controls (Trackmaster RS-232,
Woodway PPS55Med, Quinton Q55XT) - Computerized automated blood pressure unit
- 4 bicycle ergometers (Monark 818, 828E, 874E, 894E)
- Metabolic/gas analyzer (Vacuumed vista mini-cpx)
- Various anthropometric and body composition analysis tools
- Sphygmomanometers (Aneroid and Mercury Column)
- 9 L wet spirometer (lung capacity)
- Peak Expiratory Flow Meter (Micro Direct)
- Micro-hematocrit centrifuge (Autocrit Ultra 3)
- Blood Lactate Analyzer (YSI 1500 Sport)
- Environmental Chamber (135 sq. ft.)
- Skin and core temperature measurement (Isothermex 16 channel)
- Microprocessor Controlled 280 Series Water Baths (2)
- Urine analysis / Specific gravity (Reichert refractometer)
- Hydrostatic tank / load cell technology (Vacumed)
- Bioelectrical impedance analysis (Omron)
- Detecto scales (2)
- Locker and shower facilities
- Dartfish biomechanical analysis system
- BodyGem resting metabolism analyzer
- SenseWear armband system for energy expenditure analysis
Research & Faculty:
- Environmental & Exercise/Work Physiology (Dr. Eric Jones)
- Exercise, Nutrition & Weight Control Behavior (Dr. Mark Faries)