Performance Optimization, Wellness and Exercise Research (POWER) Lab

The Performance Optimization, Wellness, and Exercise Research (POWER) program is designed to give students the opportunities to contribute to the advancement of the fields of exercise science, sports performance, wellness, exercise, and research fields. This program will provide students with professional communication skills necessary for entry into the field and graduate programs with potential conference presentations and publications. The goal is to increase students’ knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and the scientific method.

Current research projects:

Postural Study – Which body position provides the most favorable cardiovascular advantages after exercising?

Nonresponder – Identifying nonresponders to exercise and testing whether different exercises and intensities can elicit a response.

Religiosity – Does religiosity and spirituality have an impact on overall health?

Lumen – Testing the Lumen devices' effectiveness at improving metabolic health.

SynCyn Study – Using an EEG machine to test proof of concept within the club sports teams for concussions.

ROTC – If testing cardiovascular fitness can predict the cadets’ score on a standard military fitness test.

GPA – If your overall health can predict your GPA.

Lopes Injury Screen – Developing an injury screen to predict injuries.

sEMG of Hamstring Activation: Results from this study will help to elucidate the strengthening effect of exercises and the connection of muscle activation to previous injury history

Current evidence-based practice projects:

Tactical Lopes Training – Improve Army ROTC cadets' performance on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) through Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning expertise, and knowledge. 

Lopes Adapt – Provide strength and conditioning coaching to adaptive athletes. 

Club Sports S&C – Improve Club Sports teams athletic performance through Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning expertise and knowledge. 

Affiliated Investigators: Click on investigators name to read bio

Cindy Seminoff                             [email protected]

Stephanie Stang                           [email protected]

Michael Barton                             [email protected]

Zachary Zeigler                             [email protected]

Eddie Smith                                   [email protected]

Courtney Baker                             [email protected]