Our high-technology laboratories and research facilities are designed with multiple integrated spaces to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching, research, and engagement. The HPL supports research and private industry projects assessing human exercise performance and fundamental human physiology in sport, exercise, and health.

Student wearing a respiratory mask undergoes a VO2 max test on an exercise machine.

Physiology of Exercise Laboratory

A dedicated lab to examine immediate physiological responses and investigate how the body adapts to enhance human performance. Equipped with respiratory and metabolic analysis, lactate analysis, ECG, EMG, Doppler ultrasound and more.

 

Equipment
  • AEI Max IIa Metabolic Gas Exchange System
  • Biodex System 4 isokinetic dynamometer
  • Biopac System (spirometry, EMG, ECG, dynamometry)
  • CardioChek Blood Test System
  • Chisel Challenger System
  • Lode Stress Testing Cycle Ergometers
  • Medgraphics CPX
  • Medgraphics Ultima Gas Exchange System
  • Medgraphics VO2000 portable metablic system
  • Midmark IQmark Digital ECG
  • Midmark IQmark Digital Spirometer
  • Monark cycle leg & arm ergometers
  • Monark Peak Bike
  • NOVA Lactate Plus Analyzers
  • Phillips AED
  • Polar heart rate monitors
  • Polar Team System for 20 users
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Quinton ECG System
  • Resistance training equipment
  • RevMaster spin bike with PowerCranks
  • Thorotread treadmill
  • Trackmaster treadmill
  • Velotron Cycle Ergometer
  • Vertec vertical leap equipment
  • Zephyr Bioharness Biofeedback System
  • 鈥nd more.
Student scans another person using a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) machine at Wichita State's Human Performance Lab.

Body Composition and Weight Management Laboratory

For sophisticated assessments of body composition and body density. This lab includes DEXA technology to provide detailed measurements of lean mass, fat mass, and bone density, with a focus on assessing the symmetry of these measures and monitoring healthy lifestyle changes over time.

Equipment
  • Anthropometry kit
  • Bioimpedance scales
  • Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
  • Skinfold calipers
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Neurocognitive and Neuromuscular Laboratory

This lab utilizes the latest, cutting-edge technology in neurocognitive and neuromuscular assessments to establish baseline measures that aid in enhancing neurocognitive and neuromuscular performance. This lab also supports the management of concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and various neurocognitive and neuromuscular disorders.

Equipment
  • AG500 Articulograph System
  • Biodex System 4 isokinetic dynamometer
  • Biopac Balance System SD
  • Biopac EMG
  • ImPACT Neurocognitive testing system
  • ImPACT QT Neurocognitive mobile device testing system 
  • Jamar handgrip dynamometers
  • Neurocom Basic Balance Master platform
  • Nicholas isometric dynamometer
  • Reflexion Edge Cognitive Training System
  • SWAY Balance, Cognition and Function medical mobile device
A woman performs a squat with a bar overhead on a green mat, while two observers monitor her form on screens displaying DEXA motion analysis.

Biomechanics and Motion Analysis Laboratory

For comprehensive assessments of biomechanical movement and functional performance. This lab focuses on the biomechanics of movement, utilizing advanced motion analysis and muscle activation to assess and optimize movement patterns, reduce the risk of injury, enhance athletic performance, and promote healthy functional activity.

Equipment

  • Biopac EMG

  • DARI Motion markerless motion analysis

  • Ergometry kit

  • MOOV Now Coach

  • My Jump Lab motion analysis and performance suite