Sport and Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Our world-class sports and exercise physiology laboratory is based at Whitelands College, a beautiful listed building next to Richmond Park.
We have computer suites which you can use 24-hours a day, as well as dedicated computing stations for data processing and analysis for students and staff undertaking research.
Whatever course you join, you will also have access to our University Library, which was opened in 2017 and is one of the best in London.
More info on our specialist facilities below
Walk-in environmental chamber
- A purpose built climatic-controlled environmental chamber to investigate exercise performed in hot and cold environments.
- The facility is spacious enough for simultaneous assessment and capable of testing a wide-range of environmental conditions (0 - 40ºC, 10 – 90% relative humidity).
Lactate Threshold and metabolic testing
- Our laboratory is well-equipped for the physiological assessment or testing of a wide-range of physical and sporting activities.
- This includes measuring lactate threshold, VO2 max, and speed of power output for improving athletic performance.
- We have a range of cycle ergometers (Lode, Monark and Watt) and treadmills (Woodway, Powerjog) as well as more specific ergometers (Concept rowing ergometer, Kayak ergometer).
Physiological assessment equipment
- Equipment for both laboratory and field-based physiological assessment, including a wide-range of respiratory variables. This includes portable and fixed online gas analysis, multiple Douglas bag set-ups, spirometry for pulmonary function, and blood parameters (capillary and venous analysis) in and out of the laboratory.
- We also have a BodPod which measures the proportion of total fat mass and lean body mass represents an individual's body composition.
