Southeast's Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences program is for students with a passion for health and wellness. With experiential learning tactics, students will be well-prepared for their occupation in fitness assessment, lifestyle intervention and education, exercise supervisor, and program administration. 

Training Labs 

Athletic Training Program Laboratory  

The Athletic Training Program Laboratory is a 550-square-foot facility located in Parker Hall 112 that is dedicated to the attainment and practice of hands-on practical athletic training skills. The athletic training program maintains spine boards, splints, ultrasound and electrical stimulation combination units, hydrotherapy and thermotherapy areas, taping stations, heat and weather monitoring equipment, first aid and general medical evaluation supplies, tourniquets, and a variety of rehabilitation equipment. These materials are used throughout the athletic training program so the athletic training students can develop foundational hands-on skills before performing clinical rotations. Questions regarding the Athletic Training Program Laboratory may be directed to Dr. Kyle Schneider.  

Body Composition Laboratory  

The Body Composition Laboratory is a 200-square-foot laboratory located in Parker Hall 106B and contains numerous commercial and laboratory systems for estimation of body composition as well as hydration status. Featuring a state-of-the-art Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometer (DXA) the lab also has various Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) devices, an Ultrasound machine, skinfold calipers. Additionally, hydration status can be measured via a PEN-Wrestling digital refractometer. Research from this laboratory has supported faculty, undergraduate, and graduate student poster and oral presentations at regional and national level conferences with the American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association. Current research in this lab is focusing on mode differences in body composition values amongst recreationally active and division I athletes and body composition changes over time (e.g., season, career, etc.) in division I athletes. Questions regarding the Body Composition Laboratory may be directed to Dr. Jeremy Barnes.  

Human Performance Laboratory  

The Human Performance Laboratory is located in the Student Recreation Center. The 1,400-square-foot laboratory is fully equipped with a state-of-the-art metabolic measurement system, 12-lead EKG, treadmills, Monark leg ergometers, a cycling simulator, lactate analyzers, and a collection of body composition measurement devices. The laboratory is used as a classroom for Exercise Testing courses and Exercise Physiology Laboratory sections. Research from this laboratory has supported faculty, undergraduate, and graduate student poster and oral presentations at regional and national level conferences with the American College of Sports Medicine. Current research in this lab is focusing on blood lipid profile changes with high-intensity interval training vs. continuous exercise. Questions regarding the Human Performance Laboratory may be directed to Dr. Monica Kearney.  

Motor Development Laboratory  

The newest of the department’s laboratory facilities, the Motor Development Laboratory is used by the Physical Education faculty for teaching and research. This laboratory includes balance and stability assessment equipment, including a stability platform. Additional equipment includes a rotary pursuit for hand-eye assessment. Questions regarding the Motor Development Laboratory may be directed to Dr. Seidu Sofo.  

Event Center Kitchen at Century Casino  

A full-service kitchen located in Century Casino. 

FIELD RESEARCH

Students in the field provide research to assist with experiential learning tactics in the field.

The faculty of the Department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences are among some of the most noted researchers at the University. The faculty also have a long tradition of involving undergraduate and graduate students in research activities.  

Research Facilities In accordance with the mission of the University, the facilities used for research are teaching facilities first. Most of these facilities are used for classes or laboratories and research activities.  

Samples of Student Research  

• McDowell, K.W., Johnson, R.J., Kearney, M.L., Pujol, T.J., Walling, J.D., & Wagganer J.D. (2021). Body Composition and Power Output Changes in NCAA Division I American Football Linebackers Throughout a Competitive Season. International Journal of Strength and Conditioning,
• Lucas, J.R., Spokely, N.J., McDowell, K.W., Wagganer, J.D., Barnes, J.T., Kearney, M.L. (2021). Relationship Between Hydration Status and Exercise Time in Recreationally Active College Students. International Journal of Exercise Science, 11(8):20. 
• Spokely, N.J., Lucas, J.R., Wagganer, J.D., Barnes, J.T., McDowell, K.W., Kearney, M.L. (2021). Hydration and Fluid Replacement Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Recreationally Active College Students. International Journal of Exercise Science, 11(8):21. 
• Schlosser, C. (2021, April 22–23). Nutrition, Cost, and Preference of Fortified Products vs. Chocolate Ensure Plus. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Champion, E. (2021, April 22–23). Compliance of Oral Nutrition Supplements Among Cardiac Patients. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Massa, B. (2021, April 22–23). Investigating How to Reduce Waste and Increase Employee Produce Consumption During COVID-19. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Zerussen, J. (2021, April 22–23). Patient Case Study: Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Gibbons, M. (2021, April 22–23). Supplement Delivery in Between Meal Times. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Grabow, N. (2021, April 22–23). Refeeding Syndrome and Nutrition Intervention. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Kassel, J. (2021, April 22–23). A Sanitation Intervention for Hospital Cafeteria Tables During the COVID-19 Pandemic. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Sawyer, S. (2021, April 22–23). Severe Hyponatremia: A Clinical Case Study Approach. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Unterreiner, M. (2021, April 22–23). Evaluating Guest Service Representatives (GSRs) Education Needs. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Wilson, H. (2021, April 22–23). An Investigation into Why Food Handlers are not Consistently Temping Food Items at a College Dining Facility. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Adamson, M. (2021, April 22–23). RN Nutritional Supplement and PO Intake Charting. [Conference presentation abstract]. Annual conference of the Missouri Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, United States.
• Fatony, C.L., Barnes, J.T., Wagganer, J.D., & Kearney, M.L. (2019). Subjective Importance of Hydration vs. Perceived and Measured Hydration Status in Division I Female Athletes. International Journal of Exercise Science, 11(7):43. 
• Patel, D.R., Wagganer, J.D., Barnes, J.T., & Kearney, M.L. (2019). Validity of a Bioelectric Impedance Tool to Assess Body Composition in Collegiate Female Basketball Athletes. International Journal of Exercise Science, 11(7):41. 
• Welch, B.N., Wagganer, J.D., Barnes, J.T., & Kearney, M.L. (2019). The Relationship Between Different Measures of Body Fat in Dehydrated and Euhydrated Male Recreation Athletes. International Journal of Exercise Science, (11)7:37. 

† - Graduate Student