Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) is a high-technology research facility, designed
with multiple integrated spaces to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching, research,
and engagement.
The Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) at Wichita State University is dedicated to
providing students majoring in Exercise Science with the opportunity to utilize the
knowledge and skills obtained during the educational process.
To allow for this hands-on experience, the laboratory provides athletes of all ability
levels, the Wichita community, and persons looking to begin a lifetime of exercise
the ability to receive up-to-date evaluations and recommendations. These evaluations
consist of examination of cardiovascular risk, biomechanical and motion analysis,
fitness and training status, and guidance on how to improve and implement fitness
and sport specific training into their lives.
The HPL also facilitates interdisciplinary collaborative opportunities through research,
entrepreneurship, product development, and private industry projects. HPL promotes
the integration of student learning with application to explore and address industry
and societal needs associated with human exercise performance and fundamental human
physiology in sport, exercise, and health.
Unique to the HPL is the development and design of performance and health technologies.
Since 2005, the HPL is credited with assisting in the start-up of 50+ local and national
companies and conducted industry-related product testing and validation research.
We are Different
Flexible Curriculum
We work hard to create the best, collaborative environment in which to study and work
Learn by Doing
With a research-learning model that educates, sparks entrepreneurial ideas, and promotes
transformation
Developing Leaders
By incorporating new technology into exercise and health performance, and working
with community alliance
Our Industry Partnerships
Our research is enhanced through engagement, strategic partnerships and collaborations
with locally and globally recognized industry and community organizations.
