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Human Performance Lab
Human Performance Lab testing services will resume in September.
The Cal Poly Humboldt Human Performance Lab trains teacher education and coaching students to analyze the appropriate approach in physical education. Using special computer software to analyze skill, technique and physical activity, the lab assists in developing best practices for the teaching of physical and athletic fundamentals. The North Coast Concussion Program, which examines concussions resulting from athletic competition, will also be housed in the Behavioral Performance Lab.
HPL Hours
Fridays (beginning Sept 5): 1:00 - 3:50 PM
To schedule an appointment or for inquiries, please stop by during these hours, or call us at (707)-826-4979 or email hpl@humboldt.edu
Lukas Coppen, HPL Coordinator, hpl@humboldt.edu
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Facilities
Located in the Health and Human Performance Institute on the 2nd level of the Kinesiology Building, the Human Performance Lab is made up of a lab which is comprised of a variety of exercise and testing equipment to assess fitness, data analysis room, laboratory classroom, computer workstations, subject changing area, and two different body composition testing rooms.
The lab has the following equipment available:
- Cosmed (field-based metabolic measures ~ to metabolic cart, GPS)
- EKG (2 Quinton Stress Test Systems)
- Exercise modes (Lode cycle ergometer, multiple types of Monark cycle ergometers, Quinton treadmills, arm/upper body ergometer, Concept II rowing erg)
- Metabolic carts (2 Parvo Medics) and canopy for resting measures
- Lactate analyzers (blood lab and portable)
- Automated BP unit (2 Suntech Tango)
- Ambulatory BP units (7 Suntech Oscar units)
- Body comp measures (bioimpedance analysis), air plethysmography (Bod Pod), underwater weighing with residual volume)
- Spirometers (lung volumes/capacities)
- Oximeter (SaO2)
- Advanced capability Polar HR monitors (e.g., R-R measurement capabilities for autonomic function assessment)
- Pedometers
- Diet Analysis software
- Biopac (= multifunction physiograph for things like: HR variability, cardiac output, galvanic skin response, lung volumes/capacities) (we have multiple units)
- Vertec (vertical jump)
- Accelerometer (telemetry) (tri-axial) - Cameras and forces together enable measures of joint torques and power output at each joint
- Electrogoniometry
- Hand dynamometer (0.25 – 80 lbs)
- S-beam force transducer for force measurement (10-200 lbs)
- Dartfish software– video motion capture with digitizing
- KA Video- 2-D and 3-D video motion capture with digitizing
- Matlab software for custom data analysis
- Polygon software for integrated (kinematics, forces, torques, power) reporting and analysis
- EMGworks- for basic EMG analysis
- Accugait software- for gait and balance collection and analysis
- Weight support device
- Super lab software- for reaction time and other neuro-cognitive/motor control tasks (e.g., Stroop test)
- IMPACT neuro-cognitive test (for concussion, etc.)
- EMG
- EEG
Services & Fees
The Human Performance Lab offers an abundance of services. Listed below are the services and their respective fees:
Body Composition Assessment
- Bod Pod, underwater weighing and skinfold measurements
- Ratio of lean body weight to fat weight
- Present body weight
- Exercise consultation available upon request
- Student/Staff fee for initial tests: $5.00 Retests: $3.00
- Community fee for initial tests: $10.00 Retests: $5.00
Aerobic Fitness Assessment
- Treadmill or bicycle graded exercise test (GXT)
- Personal medical history review
- Resting and exercise blood pressure and heart rate
- Personal exercise prescription
Student/Staff fees
- GXT maximal; oxygen uptake measured $35.00
- GXT sub-maximal; oxygen uptake measured $30.00
Community fees
- GXT maximal; oxygen uptake measured $45.00
- GXT sub-maximal; oxygen uptake measured $40.00
Complete Health and Fitness Evaluation Assessment Package
- Body Composition
- Aerobic Fitness
Student/Staff fee: $45.00
Community fee: $65.00
To schedule a test please call the Human Performance Lab at 707-826-4979.
Current Research
- Skill-Related Components of Fitness and Body Mass Index in Male SWAT Unit Members (Data collection has been done)
- Developing Maximal Steady State Cardio respiratory fitness program (focusing on Mitochondrial Respiration system)
- The guideline of Interval Training Program Using Maximal and Maximal Steady State Running Treadmill Speed at A Interval of 1:1 (focusing on Glycogenolysis and metabolic acidosis)
- Optimizing Resistance Training Program (focusing on high training volume with short rest period between sets) (Data collection has been done)
- Fitness Measure and Health Outcome in Rural School District. (Data collection has been done)
- A Comparison of the Activity Survey between Local SWAT and Local Enforcement Units. (Data collection has been done)
- A Comparison of the Activity Survey between Local Two SWAT Units. (Data collection has been done)
- A comparison of Somatotypical Values from the Members of Two SWAT units. (Data collection has been done)
- Modification of the EMG Activity upon Activation of Peripheral Thermoreceptors by RTX in Humans. Under data collection
- Optimizing Resistance Using NSCA’s Recommendations During Multiple-Set Weight Training to Increase Exercise Volume. (Data collection has been done)
- Developing Specific Tactical (Physical and Psychological) Readiness Tests and Training Programs for Local SWAT and Law Enforcement Units. (Data collection has been done)
- Using Individual’s Fatigue Ratio To Increase Exercise Volume During Multiple-Set Weight Training. (Data collection has been done)
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Koreans. Under Meta-analysis
- The Change of Core Temperature during Multiple sets of Bench Press Exercise in Trained Male Subjects. (Data collection has been done)
- The EMG Signal Patterns during High Intensity Multiple Sets of Bench Press Exercise in Trained Subjects. (Data collection has been done)
- Gender Differences In The Muscle Activation Pattern of The EMG Signals During Bench Press Exercise. (Data collection has been done)