Sport and Exercise Science Facilities

The Exercise Physiology Laboratory is used for measurement in applied physiology. It provides a high quality experience-based learning environment for physiology related modules.

The Research Laboratory has the following facilities:

• Range of exercise ergometers (e.g., treadmills, cycles, rowing, armcranks, isokinetic)
• Range of body composition analysis techniques, including the BodPod, bioelectrical impedance analysis, near infra-red analysis and hydrostatic weighing
• Range of anthropometrical measurement techniques
• Ambulatory and laboratory-based expired gas analysis, electrocardiographic and haemodynamic analysis
• Lung function assessment and analysis
• Muscle function testing using multi-joint isokinetic dynamometry, force platforms and Ballistic Measurement System
• Range of blood analysis equipment for the determination of metabolites, specific proteins and hormones

Home to a state of the art motion analysis system.

Using the laboratory facilities, full kinematic analysis of various complex movements can be performed.

Current research includes:

• Biomechanical analysis of the competitive swimming start
• Knee kinematics associated with ACL injury
• Monitoring of fatigue and injury by magnetic stimulation and EMG response measurement
• Post operative weight bearing instructions in orthopaedic patients