Science behind the Sweat: Lab-based Fitness Evaluation

Come join Sinéad in DkITs first-class exercise physiology laboratory where you will get the opportunity to delve into the world of exercise science. As an LCPE student, this interactive and hands-on workshop will help you further understand the science underpinning health and performance. Take this opportunity to explore and engage with cutting edge laboratory techniques and testing protocols that are at the forefront of the exercise science industry. This workshop will involve the following:

• A welcome & introduction to the exercise physiology lab environment
• A health assessment: Height, weight, BMI, resting heart rate, blood pressure, oximetry, spirometry
• An exploration of how we measure indices of fitness in a laboratory setting: to include aerobic capacity, anaerobic capacity, blood lactate analysis
• The running of a sample test protocol on a student to capture ‘live’ data for analysis and discussion
• Summary & close