College of Education and Human Development

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Student Recreation Center Tour Classrooms

Student Recreation Center Department Offices

4024 Student Recreation Center

The Department of Human Performance and Health Education (HPHE) houses the undergraduate majors in exercise science, physical and health education, recreation management and sport management, as well as a variety of graduate programs. As a student in HPHE, your professor offices are located here as well as on the first floor near the labs, providing quick and easy access near your classrooms. WMU professors are required to hold office hours outside of class time each week, and they enjoy getting to know and help their students.

Exercise Physiology Lab

1055 Student Recreation Center

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The Department of Human Performance and Health Education labs contain specialty equipment for exercise conditioning, testing and recovery. The exercise physiology lab contains equipment for testing a variety of physiological responses. Students learn through hands-on experience while utilizing equipment and materials they will find in their field and future careers.

  • Temperature and humidity control chamber
  • Hydrostatic weighing tank
  • Exercise equipment
  • Blood pressure and oxygen testing equipment Infrared motion capture technology
  • Pressure-sensing floor panels

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Biomechanics Lab

1055 Student Recreation Center

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The Department of Human Performance and Health Education labs contain specialty equipment for use by its students. The biomechanics lab contains equipment for motion capture, measurement and analysis. Students learn through hands-on experience while utilizing skills learned in their classes.

  • Infrared motion capture technology
  • Exercise equipment
  • Motion and pressure sensing floor panels

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Athletic Training Lab

1040 Student Recreation Center

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The Department of Human Performance and Health Education labs contain specialty equipment for exercise conditioning, testing and recovery. Equipment in the athletic training lab helps our students learn skills in injury treatment and prevention, such as taping and bracing as well as injury rehabilitation.

  • Taping and treatment tables
  • Rehabilitation equipment
  • Sink work station

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College of Education and Human Development
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5229 USA
Main office:  (269) 387-2960
Student services: (269) 387-3474

About the College of Education and Human Development

As the cornerstone of Western Michigan University, the College of Education and Human Development continues to build upon its rich tradition of excellence by facilitating the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and wellness specialists.

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