Beyond The Classroom
body composition lab
This facility contains the Bod Pod air displacement plethysmography system, Tanita BIA machines, Lange skinfold calipers, anthropometers and physician scale that are used in the analysis of body composition in adults and children.
Exercise Physiology Lab
Numerous treadmills, cycle ergometers, elliptical trainers and select resistance exercise equipment provide a diverse exercise mode selection. Lactate analysis through fingertip sampling, measurement of energy expenditure, VO2 max through the Fitmate Pro metabolic cart, spirometry with COSMED microquark, BIODEX 3 isokinetic dynamometer along with heart rate and blood pressure monitoring during rest and exercise.
Therapeutic Exercise Lab
Rehabilitation and reconditioning of the injuries and illnesses of athletes and others involved in physical activity through use of various modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation and therapeutic exercise.
Please contact Bryson Hughes for questions about lab equipment and/or interest in body composition assessment:
Bryson Hughes, Faculty Supervisor
580.581.6737 Voice
580.581.2504 Fax
cameronbodpod@gmail.com
Student Internships
SES 4053 Practicum is a 16 week, fully-online 3 credit-hour course that is completed by majors during their last semester. The course is comprised of an internship experience that includes a minimum of 120 hours of work (e.g. 8–10 hours per week) that must be completed within the semester for which the student is receiving credit. For more information about the Practicum experience, please review the Practicum Manual.
Internship Partners
There are several internship partners in various sports and exercise disciplines. Students can contact their academic advisor for additional internship site information. Handshake can also provide students with information about possible internship sites.
