Department of Kinesiology

Exercise Psychology Laboratory

Our research focuses on psychological responses to physical activity and psychological factors associated with physical activity participation and dropout. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between the intensity of physical activity and affective responses (pleasure-displeasure), the individual difference and biological factors that influence this relationship, and the implications of affective responses for long-term adherence.

We have several innovative pieces of research equipment, which arguably makes our laboratory one of the best equipped Exercise Psychology Laboratories in the world:

• ISS OxiplexTS near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) tissue oximeter
• CardioPerfect resting and stress ECG system
• Lode Corival recumbent ergometer
• Tanita TBF410-GS body composition analyzer and scale
• YSI Sport Lactate Analyzer
• Philips Heart Start automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Welch-Allyn 300 series vital signs monitor (heart rate, non-invasive blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature) with printer
• HQ Inc CorTempcore body temperature monitoring system
• Westinghouse 42-inch LVM-42w2A monitor
  

Please visit our website for further information: http://www.exercisepsychology.org/