Biokinetics resources for employees

1.   Assessment Lab  Located in WLC 204 to the right of the Wellness Center entrance, across from the drinking fountain.

The Biokinetics Assessment Lab will be providing the opportunity for employees to access these assessments:  
​ Submaximal Testing | Calculate Your VO2 Score to Determine Your Aerobic Engine.
  • A method for calculating cardiorespiratory fitness to predict maximal heart rate and oxygen consumption.
Resting Metabolic | Discover How Many Calories You Burn in a Day and What fuel You’re Using
  • Measure of caloric expenditure and fuel source utilization (fat, carb, or mixture) while in a rested state to establish baseline metabolic and nutritional needs.
Functional Movement Screening |  Identify Ways to Improve Your Athletic Performance
  • Identifies poor movement patterns caused by muscle strength and flexibility imbalances.  These imbalances may cause a reduction in performance and may lead to injury..
Skinfold Body Composition Technique | Measure Your Lean Muscle Mass
  • Subcutaneous folds are measured at various sites to estimate body composition. This is the most accurate, non-invasive method to determine lean body mass and fat mass..
Blood Glucose | Understand How Well Your Hormones Process Sugary Snacks
  • There are two options to test blood glucose levels - fasting or through an oral glucose tolerance test. Fasting blood glucose (FBG) will give a blood sugar reading in the fasted state (9-12 hrs.without eating); FBG is typically done first thing in the morning and shows the health of the metabolism. The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) gives a more detailed picture of how well the body processes sugar while eating (postprandial) and how well the hormones are working that regulate the digestion of sugar. The OGTT requires 4 finger pricks in intervals of 30 minutes; FBG requires a 9-12 hour fast and 1 finger prick..
Y Balance Test | Determine the Strength of Your Core.
  • A balance test to assess how well the core muscles can coordinate and stabilize movement while the arms or legs perform a reaching task.
  
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 STEp one:
​Get the wellness center app by:  stopping by the front desk of the wellness center; or work with the admin in RC230; or call extension 6522
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Step two:
Schedule your appointment​

2.  One on One Physical Wellbeing Training

Work with Dr. Chris Carroll and HAS440 Advanced Training for Human Performance students as they assist you evaluate, implement and execute a personalized plan for your physical wellness. Employees can request 3-6 individual appointments (based on availability).  Prior to going to the Wellness Center for your 1 on 1, we ask that all clients schedule an Intake Assessment in our 2nd floor assessment lab (WLC 204).

The Intake Assessment is a short appointment to gather baseline health data to direct care and outcomes.  All scheduling is facilitated through the Wellness Center App.   Follow the steps below to initiate this process:
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Step One:
Fill out Questionnaire 

after completion of the Intake Questionnaire,
​Chris Carroll will contact you via email in 24-48 hours to set up your appointment
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