{"id":5,"date":"2021-11-23T17:02:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T17:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-04-08T00:38:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:38:42","slug":"the-lab-for-exercise-assessment-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lab for Exercise Assessment and Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<table role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n  <tr>\n    <td style=\"text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/LEAP-logo-300px-wide-1.png\" alt=\"LEAP logo\" width=\"300\" style=\"height:auto;border:0\">\n    <\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to the L.E.A.P!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Lab for Exercise Assessment and Performance (LEAP)<\/strong> is a space dedicated to teaching, researching, and testing human exercise physiology. We utilize a combination of standard physiology equipment and state of the art field-testing technologies to teach and better understand exercise demands and human performance across a variety of conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/humanperformancelab-eou\/30min\">Book Your LEAP Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">L.E.A.P Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Human-performance-lab-with-scenic-views-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Human-performance-lab-with-scenic-views-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Human-performance-lab-with-scenic-views-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Human-performance-lab-with-scenic-views-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Human-performance-lab-with-scenic-views.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We utilize both standard and novel exercise physiology equipment to provide students with hands on experiential learning through courses &amp; research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/assessments\/\">LEAP Equipment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Performance Testing <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-1-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The L.E.A.P. offers a variety of exercise and performance assessments for EOU students, athletes, employees, and community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/l-e-a-p-assessments\/\">LEAP Assessments<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The L.E.A.P. in Action<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-2-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2026\/04\/Woman-running-on-treadmill-in-lab-2.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lab for Exercise Assessment and Performance supports student-involved research led by faculty in the Health and Human Performance Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/projects\/\">LEAP Lab Research<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-eastern-navy-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\t\t\n    \n             <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"goodword-content\"><blockquote>&#8220;I absolutely fell in love with my classes and the professors. The professors&#8217; doors were always open willing to help a student succeed. Everyone was so personable! EOU is a tight-knit community with a great teacher-student ratio. I loved how each professor knew my full name, knew where I came from, and what exactly I was pursuing. The campus itself is beautiful during all seasons with gorgeous backyard views of the mountains that Union County has to offer. The La Grande community is very supportive and provides a &#8216;home&#8217; feeling.&#8221;<\/blockquote><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t             <p style=\"text-align: right; margin-right: 2%;\">Micela Riley<br \/>Physical Activity &amp; Health<br \/>Seattle, Wash.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-2 pull-right\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/215\/files\/2018\/02\/MicelaRiley3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n        \n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Contact the HHP L.E.A.P. Lab <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2021\/11\/Kyle_Pfaffenbach.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach\" class=\"wp-image-8\" style=\"width:269px;height:359px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2021\/11\/Kyle_Pfaffenbach.jpg 662w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/leap\/files\/2021\/11\/Kyle_Pfaffenbach-600x800.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/hhp\/kyle-pfaffenbach\/\">Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HHP Faculty<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:humanperformancelab@eou.edu\">humanperformancelab@eou.edu<\/a><br>Location: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lab+for+Exercise+Assessment+and+Performance+(LEAP)\/@45.3168856,-118.0926381,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54a377943e98181b:0xa80341ebbc109bf2!8m2!3d45.3168819!4d-118.0900578!16s%2Fg%2F11trk0wyx6?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQwNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">EOU Field House Room 211<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the L.E.A.P! The Lab for Exercise Assessment and Performance (LEAP) is a space dedicated to teaching, researching, and testing human exercise physiology. We utilize a combination of standard physiology equipment and state of the art field-testing technologies to teach and better understand exercise demands and human performance across a variety of conditions. 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