The Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) is committed to enhancing student comprehension of the principles and implementation of fitness testing and exercise prescription, while offering opportunities for research engagement in exercise physiology and human performance.
The Applied Biomechanics Laboratory and Human Performance Laboratory recently had two abstracts accepted for the 2025 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA!
These publications are:
Dewig DR, Efaw AE, Ulring LR, Blackburn JT. Between-limb Differences In Dynamic Postural Stability In Individuals With ACL Reconstruction Utilizing Various Processing Techniques.
The Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) contains various equipment to evaluate and observe phenomenon related to exercise physiology and human performance. Four Monark exercise bikes and two Woodway treadmills allow for the administration of various tests to evaluate both anaerobic and aerobic measures of physical fitness. A metabolic cart facilitates metabolic testing during exercise, particularly utilized to evaluate measures of VO2 during maximum and sub-maximum conditions. Free weights and a dedicated squat rack permit students to design research studies pertaining to resistance training and serve to demonstrate proper lifting technique within exercise science courses.
A Just Jump System and Vertec allow for easy assessment of vertical jump height and subsequent power. Additionally, a 6-channel wireless EMG BIOPAC MP200 system and three 4-channel BIOPAC MP35 systems can be utilized to evaluate underlying neuromuscular function during muscle contraction. An InBody 570 lets students and faculty objectively and rapidly assess measures of body composition. Moreover, the HPL houses common physiological devices that exercise science students learn and practice proper administration of including, but not limited to: blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, skin calipers, pulse oximeters, handheld bioelectrical impedance, amongst others. This laboratory also contains 16 seats and four shared tables which serves as a flexible class meeting space.
Dr. Derek Dewig
ddewig@fairmontstate.edu
304-333-3649
