Texas Tech University

Human Performance Laboratory

The Human Performance Laboratory is conveniently located in the middle of our building. This large facility (82 ft x 32 ft) allows researchers to perform data collection for multiple studies simultaneously. The Human Performance Laboratory also has office space for our young, ambitious graduate students that are working on data collection, entry, and analysis for their thesis projects. The Human Performance Laboratory's current research equipment and testing capabilities include:

Strength Training and Conditioning

  • Exerbotics vertical isokinetic squat unit
  • EliteFTS power racks with add-on rubber 6 x 8 deadlift platforms
  • Texas power bars
  • EliteFTS Pull-up/Dip stations
  • 1,000+ pounds of York Barbell Olympic free-weights
  • Olympic free-weight bench press
  • PowerBlock 90 pound dumbbell set with stand
  • Sorinex root-hog sleds

Power and Velocity

  • GymAware velocity technology (Sorinex)
  • Vertec (vertical power)
  • Standing long jump mat (horizontal power)

Force and Motion Analyses

  • VICONPEAK motion analysis system
  • AMTI force plates

Surface Electromyography

  • Delsys Bagnoli and Trigno wireless EMG systems

Faculty

Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management

  • Address

    Box 43011, Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409
  • Phone

    806.742.3371