The Exercise Physiology Laboratory is located in Jowers Center, A208 within the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. The lab is equipped with a variety of instruments to conduct both athletic and health-related comprehensive fitness assessments.
Lab Director, Dr. Lisa Lloyd
On any given day a person can see a variety of activities taking place in the Exercise Physiology Lab at Texas State University. It is the energy hub for teaching and learning how to properly conduct exercise tests as well as a place where members of the community can take part in services that are offered such as:
Assessments of 1) resting measures (heart rate and blood pressure), 2) body size and composition (skinfold calipers), 3) aerobic fitness (choices of measured or estimated sub-maximal or maximal tests), 4) muscular fitness (strength, endurance, and flexibility), 5) athletic ability (power, agility, speed, coordination, balance...