Research and Training Laboratories
Human Performance Laboratory
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This lab houses two metabolic stress testing systems, EKG equipment, glucose and lactate analyzers, and Keiser air-powered A430 muscle power and movement velocity testing system.
Body Composition Laboratories
These laboratories feature a BodPod, skinfold measurement and bioelectrical impedance equipment.
Muscle Physiology Laboratory
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This laboratory focuses on the collaborative work between the Engineering, Nutrition, and Kinesiology departments examining the effects of aging on heart and skeletal muscle function & structure with special emphasis on mitochondria and aging. This lab features electron & light microscopy, equipment for measuring cardiac function in animals, ultramicrotomy, and a biologic sample storage freezer.
Health Fitness Laboratory
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This lab contains 8 Monark testing ergometers, blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes, skinfold calipers, hand grip dynamometers, sit and reach boxes, and other equipment for fitness assessments.
Muscle Fitness Laboratory
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This lab contains a full line of Cybex selectorized resistance training equipment, free weights, body balls, and training bands.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming New Study Spring 2012 Dietary Education and Active Lifestyle(UR-IDEAL)Study of overweight women aged 55-80
CLICK HERE for more reasons why you should join UR-IDEAL
Congratulations to Chad Straight!
Chad Straight, M.S., a 2011 graduate of the URI Kinesiology Master's program was awarded a prestigious scholarship from the New England Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine CLICK HERE to learn more
URI Kinesiology - Service Learning
Adaptive physical education program uses ocean as classroom CLICK HERE to learn more
Kinesiology in the News
Kinesiology is a broad field encompassing all facets of human movement. CLICK HERE to learn more
Summer 2012
Please note the following courses will be offered during Summer Session 2012: KIN334 (session 1), KIN335(session 1), KIN123(session 2), KIN123(session 3), KIN275(session3), and KIN585
HSS Living and Learning Community
HSS Living and Learning Community
in Butterfield Hall
is a great opportunity for Kinesiology students
to network with each other
during their first year
on campus.
