{"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-9d6595d7 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><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-9d6595d7 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>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>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>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\">&nbsp;\r\n<blockquote style=\"margin: 0 30px;\">Choosing the exercise science concentration as my route to physical therapy school was one of my best academic decisions. Not only was I prepared to be accepted to a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, but I also developed a strong passion for exercise and nutrition. My favorite part of the Physical Activity &amp; Health program is the practicality of the content. I can use the knowledge I gained from these classes in my everyday life.&#8221;<\/blockquote><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t             <p style=\"text-align: right; margin-right: 2%;\">Cassie Wendt, &#039;15<br \/>Physical Activity &amp; Health<br \/><\/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\/2016\/04\/Cassie-Wendt-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>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><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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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