The Human Performance Lab

The Human Performance Lab provides sport and exercise science students with exposure to high-tech testing equipment that can help improve health, remediate or prevent injury and enhance sport performance 

 Designed to offer functions similar to the Olympic Training Center, the Human Performance Lab includes high speed Bassler 2-D and Vicon 3-D systems for biomechanical analysis - including Noraxon accelerometers and EMG, Kistler force platforms, and Teckscan pedography - COSMED portable and MEDGRAPHICS stationary metabolic testing devices, COSMED AND MEDGRAPHCIS spirometry and ECG systems, BioDynamics bioimpedance, and Lactate Pro lactate analyzer all interfaced with several dual processing computers. The lab also includes a training space equipped with Technogym resistance and aerobic exercise equipment complete with Wellness SmartKey technology, a multi-functional Technogym Kinesis system, Concept II rowing ergometers, and a plethora of hand held training devices and accoutrements.