Department of Kinesiology

Facilities & Technology

The Exercise Physiology program utilizes state-of-the-art facilities and technology to enhance curricular and research activities. Predominate laboratory spaces and equipment/technology include:

Exercise Physiology Laboratory

YOLO 142

  • Parvo metabolic cart
  • Cosmed K5
  • Treadmills
  • EKG machine
  • Electronically braked ergometers
  • Hypobaric chamber
  • Resistance training equipment
  • Skinfold calipers
  • Core temp device
  • Monark cycle ergometers

Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory
YOLO 132

  • Treadmill
  • Biodex
  • Parvo metabolic cart
  • Cosmed Pony Fx spirometer
  • Upper arm ergometer
  • Cholesterol analyzer
  • Lactate analyzer
  • Hb/Hct analyzer
  • Portamon (near infrared resonance spectroscopy)

Exercise Physiology Resistance Exercise Laboratory
YOLO 145

  • Half-rack systems
  • Squat stations
  • Rogue/Eleiko bars and bumper plates
  • Elliptical machines
  • Cycle ergometers
  • Quick Board System
  • Vertec vertical jump
  • Tendo Barbell Velocity System
  • Medicine balls
  • Kettle bells
  • Agility and plyometric equipment

Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory
YOLO 134

  • Fume hood
  • Plate reader
  • Homogenizers
  • -80 °C freezer
  • 4 °C refrigerator
  • Water filtration system
  • Centrifuge
  • Gel electrophoresis
  • Weigh scales
  • pH meter
  • LN2 dewar
  • Light microscope

Clinical Testing Suites
YOLO 138, 139, & 141

  • Ultrasound
  • EMG
  • Blood draw & IV insertion supplies
  • Hologic DEXA
Exercise Physiology students
Dr. Ryan Perkins and Mikaela Priest MS work with students to develop lab skills.
Exercise Physiology students
Dr. Steve Henderson and students assess dynamic movements with motion capture technology.
Exercise Physiology students
Dr. Jack Azevedo and students Jennifer Vargas and Anthony Thomas prepare a biochemical experiment.

Select Equipment & Technology

Biodex

students test biodex equipment

Near-Infrared Resonance Spectroscopy

Near-Infrared Resonance Spectroscopy

Lactate Analyzer

Lactate Analyzer