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Clinics, Labs & Research

PEAK Academy (Performance Enhancement through Applied Knowledge) is a clinic of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science in the College of Health. PEAK provides Faculty and Staff Fitness Classes for all full and part-time employees of the University of Utah.

The PEAK clinic allows faculty members in Exercise and Sport Science to provide practical training education for their undergraduate and graduate students.

The mission of PEAK is to foster the development of learned knowledge for ESS students and provide professional level services to University and community members.

Neuromuscular Function Laboratory

The NMFL conducts research and training in the areas of muscle physiology and muscle mechanics, biomechanics, and human performance.

We use human and animal models to conduct basic and applied research in neuromuscular function. Our two main investigative techniques are cycling biomechanics and in-situ work loops.

For cycling, we use:

• Isokinetic ergometer
• Force pedals with Kistler transducers
• SRM powermeter
• Spica Technology 3-D motion capture system
• Inertial load cycle ergometers for leg cycling and arm cranking
• Parvomedics metabolic cart

For animal research with in-situ work loops we use:

• Aurora Scientific 305B muscle dynamometer
• Aurora Scientific muscle stimulator
• Aurora Scientific control and analysis software

Collaboration

Collaboration Partners on Campus

• Chris Davidson and John Bridge at CVRTI
• Dick Normann and Greg Clark at Biomedical Engineering
• Nick Brown in Orthopedic Biomechanics
• Dave Carrier in Biology
• Doug Rollins in Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology

Collaboration Partners Across the World:

• David Martin and Scott Gardner at Austrailian Institute of Sport Cycling
• Andy Coggan at Washington University
• Asker Jeukendrup at University of Birmingham
• Mark Davis at Univesity of South Carolina
• Tom Korff at Brunel University

Funding

The lab is currently funded by the National Institutes of Health, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and The University of Utah VP for Research.

Publications/Presentations

See a list of publications and presentations by lab members.

Students

Doctoral Students: John McDaniel, Chris Davidson
Masters Students: Robert Horscorft, Lex Gidley, Aleksander Thomas
Undergraduate Students: Steve Elmer, Casandra Brown, Scott Walker

Former Students

Takashi Nagai (now at Pitt), Meghan Tuohig, Jon-David Ethington, Eliza Boyer, Warren Lake, Trevor Jacobson, Marshal Meier.

Program Contact

James C. Martin, Ph.D., Director

• 122 HPER West Building
  (801) 587-7704
  jim.martin@utah.edu

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Exercise and Sport Science