Exercise Breathing Kit for Exercise Physiology Experiments

Teach Exercise Physiology with Lt

Use Lt to present introductory through to advanced concepts for undergraduate exercise and sports physiology students. Topics include metabolism, cardio-respiratory effects of exercise and energy expenditure during exercise.

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Teach Exercise Physiology with Lt LabStation

Use Lt LabStation to present introductory through to advanced concepts for undergraduate exercise and sports physiology students. Topics include metabolism, cardio-respiratory effects of exercise and energy expenditure during exercise.

Lessons

The Exercise Breathing Kit doesn't include all the equipment that is required to teach the full range of labs below. Please visit the lab builder for a full equipment list.

Aerobic Fitness Testing +

In this lab, learners determine the aerobic power of two volunteers by measuring the maximal rate of oxygen consumption (VO 2 max). They also calculate aerobic power by analyzing gas exchange during exercise with open circuit spirometry.

Anaerobic Fitness Testing +

In this lab, learners measure anaerobic capacity through a maximum accumulated oxygen deficit (MAOD) test. They measure changes in heart and respiratory rates, and measure FEO₂ and FECO₂ using a gas analyser. The Aerobic Fitness Testing lab must have been completed prior to this lab, as the results from the VO₂ max test are used to work out the starting work rate.

Cardiorespiratory Effects of Exercise +

In this lab, learners will record the electrocardiogram (ECG), blood pressure, and respiratory movements from a healthy volunteer. They will compare the recordings made when a volunteer is at rest, during exercise, and immediately after exercise .

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise +

In this lab, learners will record the electrocardiogram (ECG) and the finger pulse from a healthy volunteer, and compare the recordings made when the volunteer is at rest and immediately after exercise.

Energy Expenditure and Exercise +

In this lab, learners will become familiar with the concept of energy expenditure and the methods used to analyze substrate metabolism. They will measure the FEO₂, FECO₂, and RER during steady-state exercise, as well as ventilatory changes and changes in mechanical efficiency.

Energy Metabolism +

In this lab, learners will become familiar with the concept of energy expenditure; they will also gain an understanding of indirect calorimetry methods used to analyze substrate metabolism. Learners measure the FEO₂ and FECO₂ during steady state exercise, as well as ventilatory changes and changes in heart rate. Note: This lab requires access to a Gas Analyzer. Douglas bags are used to collect expired gases during exercise.

Introduction to Fitness Testing +

In this lab, learners will become familiar with some of the basic and fundamental measurements taken in fitness testing. They will examine body composition and compare the different methods used to assess it. They will analyze cardiorespiratory fitness through heart rate and blood pressure, and will assess a volunteer’s musculoskeletal fitness using a variety of methods.