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At the EOU LEAP Lab, students do more than learn about research—they help produce it. The projects featured here reflect collaborative work that has been developed in the lab and presented at professional meetings, with students contributing to study design, data collection, analysis, and poster presentation. For visitors from both the professional community and the broader public, these projects represent the lab’s commitment to meaningful scholarship, applied learning, and student experiences that extend well beyond the classroom.
Carbohydrate and caffeine intake improved swing speed in collegiate softball players under controlled hitting conditions.
Northwest ACSM, 2018
Coaches’ perceived knowledge did not consistently align with assessed knowledge, highlighting gaps in applied sport performance understanding.
Northwest ACSM, 2023
Simulated work tasks revealed differences in strength and efficiency that influence performance demands in wildland firefighter rappelling scenarios.
Northwest ACSM, 2020
Wildland firefighters demonstrated substantial variability in cardiometabolic responses, underscoring the need for individualized training approaches.
Northwest ACSM, 2022
Post-exercise hot water immersion influenced lactate responses in firefighters, suggesting a potential role in recovery and physiological adaptation.
Northwest ACSM, 2025
Repeated post-exercise infrared sauna exposure altered cardiovascular and perceptual responses during work in protective equipment.
Northwest ACSM, 2026
A biweekly wellness intervention improved health awareness and behavior engagement among Head Start employees.
Individualized health assessments revealed wide variability in baseline metrics and informed behavior change following targeted intervention.
EOU Spring Research Symposium, 2023
Dynamic warm-ups produced measurable changes in muscle oxygenation, with substantial variability in recovery across athletes.
EOU Spring Research Symposium, 2022