Research

Housed within the School of Health Studies, the Human Performance Center consists of highly engaged investigators.  Research through the Center spans from  sport performance to health and injury prevention.

Facility
Bone Densitometry and Body Composition Laboratory
Richard J. Bloomer, PhD

The Bone Densitometry and Body Composition Laboratory provides investigators with the opportunity to measure both bone density and body composition using a state of the art dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) unit. This measurement can assist in enhancing our understanding of the relationship between bone density and body composition (body fat & lean tissue components) and various measures of physical performance and health. Testing is typically performed before and following a variety of interventions including exercise training, dietary modification, and nutritional supplementation.

Cardiorespiratory/Metabolic Laboratory
Richard J. Bloomer, PhD

Musculoskeletal Analysis Laboratory
Max Paquette, PhD

If you would like to volunteer to become a future study participant, please fill out this form here.

If you are an undergraduate and would like to get involved as a research assistant, please fill out this form.