The Exercise Physiology Laboratory

The Integrative Health Science laboratory is aesthetically designed to enhance the students' learning environment.

The integrative health science department is housed in the Wilson Athletic Center, a state-of-the-art academic building containing classrooms and laboratory space. This facility, completed in 1997, contains a progressive laboratory that is used primarily by the Anatomy and Physiology classes and Exercise Physiology classes. Aside from teaching models and skeletons, this lab is furnished with two Max-1 (Physio-Dyne) Metabolic Carts and gas analyzers, a 12-lead ECG recorder, a Cholestech cholesterol analyzer, a treadmill, two Monark cycle ergometers, two microcentrifuges, a clinical centrifuge, digital hematocrit reader, spectrophotometric equipment, computerized spirometers, water baths, pH meters, cardiovascular assessment equipment, and an area for biochemistries and a microscope. A laptop computer station enables students to perform nutritional analyses and pulmonary function. Other equipment includes dynamometers and free weights.

Hydrostatic Weigh/Client Consultation Room

The lab space also has a consultation room equipped with an underwater weigh tank, balance scales and a skin-fold analysis station.

Computer Stations

The integrative health science laboratory has two stationary computer stations for student use whenever labs are not being taught. This allows students to work in the Wilson Athletic Center while waiting for classes or appointments. Additionally, the laboratory has two laptop computer stations for setup during labs. Anatomy and physiology laboratory courses use a virtual dissection CD that requires computer stations during class. These computer stations are vital to class flow and function.

Biochemistry Lab Area

Students and faculty members conduct biochemical research in the biochemistry lab section of the integrative health science laboratory. The Cholestech cholesterol analyzer permits cholesterol screening for research induction. In addition, the integrative health science lab is equipped with two microcentrifuges, a clinical centrifuge and a digital hematocrit reader, all of which are used to teach students about the components of blood and how to measure a hematocrit. Research and teaching also rely on two lactate pro analyzers to measure lactate and two accu-chek compact blood glucose analyzers to measure glucose. The Spectrophotometer, water baths, pH meters and microscopes allow for biochemical research opportunities inside the integrative health science department and in collaboration with the chemistry and biology departments. Finally, other standard equipment includes a full-sized refrigerator/ freezer, glass lab-ware, blood collection materials, a hotplate and all biohazard equipment typically found in biochemistry laboratories.