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The Human Performance Laboratory, directed by Dr. Terry Dupler, is equipped with the tools necessary to complete exercise and sports physiology and biomechanics teaching / research projects. Additionally, the University has a formal agreement with the Roger Clemens Institute for Sports Medicine & Human Performance to work together on research and teaching projects that are mutually beneficial to each institution. As such, the University has acquired access to other equipment including an underwater treadmill for video and metabolic testing of swimmers, a 3-D motion analysis system for high speed kinematic testing, and many other resources. A list of the specific equipment at the University is included below.    

Roger Clemens Institute    

UHCL Laboratory Equipment   
Physiodyne Metabolic Cart  Physiodyne Metabolic Cart

The physiodyne metabolic cart is used to measure Oxygen consumption along with a number of flow and gas measurements during exercise.  It has been used in research to measure maximal and submaximal VO2 and is a powerful tool for describing the physiology of an aerobic athlete.    Quinton-12 Lead EKG System & Quinton Treadmill  Quinton-12 Lead EKG System & Quinton Treadmill

The 12 Lead EKG system controls a Quinton treadmill.  Together, the system allows students and faculty to perform resting and exercising EKG.  The EKG system provides students with practical experience in testing, providing a sound background for those students interested in clinical exercise physiology or in cardiac rehab.    
Chest Test Spirometer  Chest Test Spirometer

The chest test spirometer is used to measure dynamic lung function. It can be used as a clinical diagnostic tool or as a way to measure adaptations that result from exercise. Previous research studies in our lab have investigated the adaptations to pulmonary resistive exercise using spirometry.    8 Channel EMG System  8 Channel EMG System

The laboratory is equipped with an 8-channel EMG analyzer. EMG measures the electrical activity of skeletal muscle. The signals are collected and analyzed by LabView. Previous research studies using the EMG have described muscle activity during resistive exercise and during landing from a jump.    
YSI Lactate Analyzer
YSI is the gold standard measurement for lactate. Using the analyzer, lactate and other biochemical agents (e.g. blood glucose) can be measured with clinical accuracy.    Accutrend Lactate Analyzer  Accutrend Lactate Analyzer

The Accutrend lactate analyzer is a quick and portable way to measure exercising blood lactate. The device can be transported to the field to do real time measurements in the actual sport environment. Accutrend has been validated by several studies which compared it to the YSI analyzer.    
AMTI Force Platform  AMTI Force Platform

The AMTI force plate is used to collect ground reaction force data during exercise. Previous studies in the laboratory have measured landing forces in female athletes and the effectiveness of specific training programs in reducing ACL injuries. The force plate is also used to describe GRF during closed chain isometric and dynamic conditions.    Lode Cycle Ergometers  Lode Cycle Ergometers

The laboratory is equipped with two cycle four cycle ergometers. Two electronically braked Lode cycles allow for accurate measurement of wattage during aerobic testing. The two Monark cycles allow for a higher watt output and Wingate anaerobic testing.    

Using a Computrainer, the laboratory can measure lactate threshold or VO2 max using the athletes actual cycle.    Miscellaneous Equipment
In addition to the equipment listed above there are many other supplementary tools for exercise physiology monitoring, teaching, and research. A major focus of the FHP program is sports conditioning. As such, the program owns and uses many pieces of exercise equipment to teach students proper technique in the training of athletes. The Human Performance laboratory is located adjacent to the fitness center and has a locker room so that students and subjects can shower and change after laboratory activities.    

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