Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology

Laboratory Activity Finder
Preface
Acknowledgments

Laboratory 1. Primary Data Collection

Test Variables

Measurement Terminology

Metric Conversions

Background and Environmental Information

Descriptive Statistics

Presentation of Results

Interpretation of Data

Laboratory Activity 1.1: Basic Data

Laboratory Activity 1.2: Statistical Procedures

Laboratory Activity 1.3: Tables and Graphs

Laboratory 2. Pretest Screening

Informed Consent

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone

Health History Questionnaire

Signs and Symptoms of Disease and Medical Clearance

Coronary Risk Factor Analysis

Lifestyle Evaluation

Disease Risk Stratification

Laboratory Activity 2.1: Basic Screening Procedures

Laboratory Activity 2.2: Pretest Results

Laboratory 3. Flexibility Testing

Direct and Indirect ROM Assessment

Body Areas

Laboratory Activity 3.1: Traditional, Wall, V-Sit, and Chair Sit-and-Reach Test Comparisons

Laboratory Activity 3.2: YMCA, Backsaver, and Goniometer Test Comparisons

Laboratory Activity 3.3: Canadian, Traditional, and Backsaver Sit-and-Reach Test Comparisons

Laboratory Activity 3.4: Shoulder Flexibility Test Comparisons

Laboratory 4. Blood Pressure Measurements

Blood Pressure Responses to Exercise

Accurate Blood Pressure Checks

Laboratory Activity 4.1: Effects of Body Position on BP

Laboratory Activity 4.2: Effects of Dynamic Exercise on BP

Laboratory Activity 4.3: Effects of Isometric Contractions on BP

Laboratory 5. Resting Metabolic Rate Determinations

Aerobic Metabolism and Respiratory Exchange Ratio

Total Energy Expenditure and RMR

Laboratory Activity 5.1: Predicting RMR

Laboratory Activity 5.2: Measuring RMR

Laboratory 6. Oxygen Deficit and EPOC Evaluations

Transition From Rest to Exercise

Oxygen Uptake During Exercise and Recovery

Laboratory Activity 6.1: Calculation of Oxygen Deficit and EPOC

Laboratory 7. Submaximal Exercise Testing

Measurement of Heart Rate

Rating of Perceived Exertion

Laboratory Activity 7.1: Submaximal Bench Step Test

Laboratory Activity 7.2: Submaximal Treadmill Test

Laboratory Activity 7.3: Submaximal Cycle Ergometer Test

Laboratory 8. Aerobic Power Field Assessments

Cooper 1.5-Mile Run/Walk Test

Cooper 12-Minute Run/Walk Test

Rockport Fitness Walking Test

Laboratory Activity 8.1: Cooper 1.5-Mile Run/Walk Test and 12-Minute Run/Walk Test

Laboratory Activity 8.2: Rockport Fitness Walking Test

Laboratory 9. High-Intensity Fitness Testing

Léger 20 m Shuttle Run Test

Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test

30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test

Laboratory Activity 9.1: Léger 20 m Shuttle Run Test (20mSRT)

Laboratory Activity 9.2: Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test (Yo-Yo IRT)

Laboratory Activity 9.3: 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test (30-15IFT-40m)

Laboratory Activity 9.4: Modified 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test (30-15IFT-28m)

Laboratory 10. Maximal Oxygen Consumption Measurements

Selecting a Test Protocol

Monitoring Progress With RPE Scales

Estimating Fuel Usage With RER

Ventilatory Threshold

Laboratory Activity 10.1: Graded Treadmill VO2max Test

Laboratory Activity 10.2: Cycle Ergometer VO2max Test

Laboratory 11. Blood Lactate Threshold Assessment

Determining the Deflection Point

Selecting a Test Method

Role of the Ventilatory Threshold

Laboratory Activity 11.1: Blood Lactate Measurement at Rest

Laboratory Activity 11.2: LT During an Incremental Cycle Test

Laboratory Activity 11.3: Blood Lactate After Anaerobic Exercise

Laboratory 12. Musculoskeletal Fitness Measurements

Assessments of Muscular Strength

Assessments of Muscular Endurance

Laboratory Activity 12.1: Maximal Upper-Body Strength

Laboratory Activity 12.2: Maximal Lower-Body Strength

Laboratory Activity 12.3: Maximal Handgrip Strength

Laboratory Activity 12.4: Upper-Body Muscular Endurance

Laboratory 13. Anaerobic Fitness Measurements

Sprinting Performance Tests for Estimating Horizontal Power

Jumping Performance Tests for Determining Vertical Power

Formulas for Estimating Vertical Power

Bosco Test for Estimating Power Endurance

Determining the Eccentric Utilization Ratio

Wingate Anaerobic Test for Determining Anaerobic Cycling Power

Margaria-Kalamen Stair-Climb Test for Determining Anaerobic Power

Laboratory Activity 13.1: Sprinting Performance

Laboratory Activity 13.2: Jumping Performance

Laboratory Activity 13.3: Jumping Performance With a Switch Mat

Laboratory Activity 13.4: Power Endurance

Laboratory Activity 13.5: Anaerobic Cycling Power

Laboratory Activity 13.6: Margaria-Kalamen Stair-Climb Test

Laboratory 14. Pulmonary Function Testing

Pulmonary Function Testing

Pulmonary Function Testing as a Tool for Diagnosing Pulmonary Disease

Respiratory Limitations on Exercise

Laboratory Activity 14.1: Lung Volumes and Capacities

Laboratory Activity 14.2: Pulmonary Function

Laboratory Activity 14.3: Exercise-Induced Ventilatory Limitations

Laboratory Activity 14.4: Exercise-Induced Asthma

Laboratory 15. Body Composition Assessments

Body Composition Models

BMI for Categorizing Body Composition

Circumference Measurements and Health Risk

Skinfold Thickness as a Measure of Body Fat

Laboratory Activity 15.1: BMI and Circumference Data

Laboratory Activity 15.2: Techniques for Measuring Skinfold Thickness

Laboratory Activity 15.3: Estimating Relative Body Fat Using Hydrodensitometry

Laboratory 16. Electrocardiograph Measurements

Electrical Activity of the Heart

Placement of ECG Leads

Interpreting the ECG Recording

ECG as a Tool for Diagnosing Cardiac Abnormalities

Heart Rate Response to Exercise

Laboratory Activity 16.1: Resting ECG

Laboratory Activity 16.2: Effects of Body Position on the Heart Axis

Laboratory Activity 16.3: Submaximal Exercise Effects With the 12-Lead ECG

Appendix A: Units of Measure Conversions
Appendix B: Estimation of the O2 Cost of Walking, Running, and Leg Ergometry
Appendix C: Haldane Transformation
Appendix D: Metabolic Cart Information
Appendix E: Calibration of Equipment
Appendix F: Certifications in Exercise Science
References

 

 

Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Second Edition With Web Study Guide, provides guided opportunities for students to translate their scientific understanding of exercise physiology into practical applications in a variety of settings. Written by experts G. Gregory Haff and Charles Dumke, the text builds upon the success of the first edition with full-color images and the addition of several new interactive lab activities in the web study guide.

The revitalized second edition comprises 16 laboratory chapters that offer a total of 50 lab activities. Each laboratory chapter provides a complete lesson, including objectives, definitions of key terms, and background information that sets the stage for learning. Each lab activity supplies step-by-step procedures, providing guidance for those new to lab settings so that they may complete the procedures. New features in this edition include the following:

• An updated web study guide that contains 10 interactive lab activities to enhance student learning, including video that helps simulate the experience of performing the labs in the real world
• A completely new laboratory chapter on high-intensity fitness training that includes several popular intermittent fitness tests that students can learn to perform and interpret
• An appendix that helps estimate the oxygen cost of walking, running, and cycling
• Full-color printing throughout

In addition, Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, is thoroughly updated, offering the following:

• New research and information pertaining to each laboratory topic
• Current standards and norms
• Case studies to illuminate laboratory concepts
• Answers to the case studies to facilitate student learning
• Question sets to help students better understand laboratory concepts
• A lab activity finder that makes it easy to locate specific tests

The web study guide for students provides lab activities with an enhanced learning experience. Through this portal, students and instructors can access electronic versions of individual data sheets, group data sheets, question sets, case studies and their answers, and 10 interactive lab activities. Instructors also receive access to an image bank, which includes most of the figures, tables, and photos from the book.

Organized in a logical progression, the text builds upon the knowledge students acquire as they advance. Furthermore, the text provides multiple lab activities and includes an equipment list at the beginning of each activity, allowing instructors flexibility in choosing the lab activities that will best work in their facility.

Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Second Edition With Web Study Guide, exposes students to a broad expanse of tests that are typically performed in an exercise physiology lab and that can be applied to a variety of professional settings. As such, the text serves as a high-quality resource for basic laboratory testing procedures used in assessing human performance, health, and wellness.

G. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, is an associate professor and the course coordinator for the postgraduate degree in strength and conditioning at Edith Cowan University in Joondalup, Australia. Haff has published more than 80 articles, centering his research on performance effects in the areas of strength training, cycling, and nutritional supplementation.

Haff is the president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a senior associate editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. He was the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for Education and Research and the 2011 NSCA William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award winner. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction, a UKSCA-accredited strength and conditioning coach (ASCC), and an accredited Australian Strength and Conditioning Association level 2 strength and conditioning coach.

Additionally, Haff is a national-level weightlifting coach in the United States and Australia. He serves as a consultant for numerous sporting bodies, including teams in the Australian Football League, Australian Rugby Union, Australian Basketball Association, and National Football League.

Charles Dumke, PhD, is a full professor in the department of health and human performance at the University of Montana, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses. He has taught courses in exercise physiology for over 15 years, first at Appalachian State University and then at the University of Montana. He earned his doctoral degree in kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. His areas of interest in exercise science are energy expenditure, fuel utilization, economy of movement, mechanisms of mitochondrial adaptation, and diabetes. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles on these topics. Dumke is a fellow of the ACSM and serves on several national and regional committees.

In his free time, Dumke enjoys competing in triathlons, biking, running, taking on building projects with little know-how, and coaching his son in ball sports. He resides in Missoula, Montana, with his wife, Shannon; son, Carter; and dog, Rastro.