Department of Physical Education
Facilities
The Department of Physical Education is located in the 230,000 square foot Health and Human Services building.
Facilities include:
- Biomechanics laboratory with Ariel Performance Analysis Systems for 3-D video analysis, a force platform for kinetic and EMG analysis, and an Ariel CES isokinetic strength testing unit.
- Exercise physiology laboratory which includes a hydrostatic weighing facility for measuring body composition; an environmental chamber for controlling heat and humidity conditions; and full instrumentation for ECG interpretation and testing exercise, blood lactate, and pulmonary function.
- Instructional analysis laboratory including wireless microphone systems and Panasonic camcorders, monitors, and VCRs to analyze and improve instructional effectiveness.
- Motor learning laboratory featuring a Wayne Saccadic Fixator for coincidence anticipation, an Accuvision 1000 system, and a tachistoscope for visual perception.
- Two large multi-use gymnasia that include a 200 meter indoor track and various court configurations for multiple courts in basketball, volleyball, badminton, and tennis.
- An indoor swimming pool, weight training facilities, two dance rooms, and ten racquetball courts.
- A 30 foot high indoor climbing wall.
- Outdoor 400 meter track, sand volleyball courts, and numerous playing fields.