Exercise Psychology Laboratory

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Exercise Psychology

Exercise Psychology research focuses on psychological responses to physical activity and psychological factors associated with physical activity participation and dropout. Emphasis is placed on the following:

• The relationship between acute and chronic physical activity and psychological responses
• Individual differences and psychobiological factors that influence this relationship
• The implications of psychological responses for long-term adherence
• The effects of physical activity and exercise on clinical outcomes and other neurobiological factors in mental illnesses (e.g., major depressive disorder, substance use disorders)

We have several innovative pieces of research equipment:

• 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 CorTemp core body temperature monitoring system
• Westinghouse 42-inch LVM-42w2A monitor