News from the Labs!
Lindsey Ulring (Exercise Science Graduate Student) and Dr. Derek Dewig (Exercise Science Faculty) presented their abstracts at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting this past May!
Lindsey Ulring (Exercise Science Graduate Student) and Dr. Derek Dewig (Exercise Science Faculty) presented their abstracts at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting this past May!
The Applied Biomechanics Laboratory (ABL) is dedicated to advancing biomechanical research in the areas of orthopedic injury and sports performance, while simultaneously fostering undergraduate and graduate education, promoting community engagement and supporting student research experiences.
The Applied Biomechanics Lab (ABL) is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to facilitate the objective evaluation of human movement. The MotionMonitor xGEN synchronizes 8 Vicon Vero motion capture cameras with two tri-axial Bertec forceplates, permitting the assessment of kinetic and kinematic outcomes. This system can also be synchronized with a 6-channel wireless EMG BIOPAC MP200 system to record muscle electrical activation simultaneously.
Twenty Movella Dot Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) enable biomechanical data to be collected and recorded outside of the physical lab space, while timing gates are utilized to evaluate gait speed. Two high-end gaming laptops and two iPad Pros are available to record and process biomechanical data. The ABL equipment is utilized within the Exercise Science undergraduate and graduate programs to facilitate course learning outcomes, support student research projects and conduct translational biomechanical research.
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 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.
Check out our state of the art laboratories here at Fairmont State University within the Health and Human Performance Department and the Exercise Science Program. To request more information or get involved, please see the contact details below. Our laboratories are always looking for opportunities to support student learning, facilitate research projects, and engage with the community!
Education 104
Education 105
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(Or by Appointment)
Laboratory Director & Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
306 Colebank Hall
304-333-3649