Cal Poly Humboldt Human Performance Lab

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IdeaFest, students in the Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) club showcased their work, demonstrating how student-led initiatives can create real impact.

Supported annually by the CPS Scholars Program, these students promote health and physical activity across campus through initiatives like the weekly Daily 5K.

Their efforts have helped Cal Poly Humboldt earn Gold Level recognition as an EIM-OC campus for four consecutive years.

Thank you, CPS, for empowering student leaders to turn ideas into action.

*Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) is a global initiative led by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

At IdeaFest, students in the Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) club showcased their work, demonstrating how student-led initiatives can create real impact. Supported annually by the CPS Scholars Program, these students promote health and physical activity across campus through initiatives like the weekly Daily 5K. Their efforts have helped Cal Poly Humboldt earn Gold Level recognition as an EIM-OC campus for four consecutive years. Thank you, CPS, for empowering student leaders to turn ideas into action. *Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) is a global initiative led by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). #IdeaFest #CPSScholars #StudentSuccess #EIMOC #ExerciseIsMedicine #ACSM #CalPolyHumboldt #CampusWellness #StudentLeadership #PublicHealth #ActiveCampus @acsm1954 @humboldtpolytechnic @humboldtcps @humboldtschoolofappliedhealth

Cal Poly Humboldt School of Applied Health students proudly presented their research posters at 🎓✨

IdeaFest is Cal Poly Humboldt’s annual, campus-wide showcase celebrating student, faculty, and staff research and creative projects—from scientific studies to performances and digital innovation. It’s a signature event where the campus community comes together to share ideas, discoveries, and creativity.

We’re also excited to highlight that our Exercise Health
Great job representing the School of Applied Health and advancing the mission of Exercise is Medicine!


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@humboldtschoolofappliedhealth students proudly presented their research posters at #IdeaFest2026 🎓✨ IdeaFest is Cal Poly Humboldt’s annual, campus-wide showcase celebrating student, faculty, and staff research and creative projects—from scientific studies to performances and digital innovation. It’s a signature event where the campus community comes together to share ideas, discoveries, and creativity. We’re also excited to highlight that our Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) club members participated and presented their work, continuing to promote the importance of physical activity as part of health and well-being 💪🌿 Great job representing the School of Applied Health and advancing the mission of Exercise is Medicine! #CalPolyHumboldt #IdeaFest #EIMOC #ExerciseIsMedicine #StudentResearch #AppliedHealth #CampusWellness @humboldtpolytechnic @humboldtcps @humboldtschoolofappliedhealth

Exercise is Medicine On Campus 💪

Today in our KINS 379 lab, students participated in a comprehensive fitness assessment, including body composition (BIA), flexibility, balance, and reaction time.

These types of tests are most meaningful when interpreted against normative data—allowing us to understand where an individual stands relative to established standards.

At Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Performance Lab, we have been collecting and building this type of data over many years, providing a valuable reference for evaluation and education.

This is where testing becomes insight.
This is where data becomes meaningful.



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Exercise is Medicine On Campus 💪 Today in our KINS 379 lab, students participated in a comprehensive fitness assessment including body composition (BIA), flexibility, balance, and reaction time. These types of tests are most meaningful when interpreted against normative data—allowing us to understand where an individual stands relative to established standards. At Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Performance Lab, we have been collecting and building this type of data over many years, providing a valuable reference for evaluation and education. This is where testing becomes insight. This is where data becomes meaningful. #ExerciseIsMedicine #Kinesiology #ExercisePhysiology #HumanPerformance #FitnessAssessment #NormativeData #KINS379 @humboldtpolytechnic @humboldtcps @humboldtschoolofappliedhealth

🎉 Proud Moment for Cal Poly Humboldt! 🎉

We’re excited to share that Cal Poly Humboldt has once again earned GOLD-level recognition from the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) program for 2026–2027 🏅

This marks our 4th consecutive year at Gold Level, reflecting our continued commitment to making physical activity a standard part of campus life 💪🌿

From Daily 5Ks to campus-wide wellness initiatives, this achievement is the result of the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff who believe in the power of movement for health and well-being.

We’re also honored to be recognized among leading institutions worldwide and look forward to celebrating at the upcoming ACSM Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City!

Let’s keep moving, Humboldt! 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️


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🎉 Proud Moment for Cal Poly Humboldt! 🎉 We’re excited to share that Cal Poly Humboldt has once again earned GOLD-level recognition from the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) program for 2026–2027 🏅 This marks our 4th consecutive year at Gold Level, reflecting our continued commitment to making physical activity a standard part of campus life 💪🌿 From Daily 5Ks to campus-wide wellness initiatives, this achievement is the result of the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff who believe in the power of movement for health and well-being. We’re also honored to be recognized among leading institutions worldwide and look forward to celebrating at the upcoming ACSM Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City! Let’s keep moving, Humboldt! 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️ #ExerciseIsMedicine #EIMOC #CalPolyHumboldt #GoldLevel #CampusWellness #MoveMore #HealthyCampus @humboldtpolytechnic @humboldtcps @humboldtschoolofappliedhealth

Captured earlier this year by our amazing campus photographer, Kellie Brown.
Thank you, Kellie, for always capturing such meaningful moments in our classes!

These photos are from a Resistance Training Testing Lab in
KINS 379 – Exercise Physiology.

As you can see, students were highly engaged—
actively participating, encouraging one another,
and at the same time approaching the testing process with focus and precision.

Moments like these reflect more than just physical effort—
they show discipline, collaboration, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Learning the science, applying it in real time,
and supporting each other through the process—

This is what exercise science education looks like in action. 💪
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Captured earlier this year by our amazing campus photographer Kellie Brown 📸 Thank you, Kellie, for always capturing such meaningful moments in our classes! These photos are from a Resistance Training Testing Lab in KINS 379 – Exercise Physiology. As you can see, students were highly engaged— actively participating, encouraging one another, and at the same time approaching the testing process with focus and precision. Moments like these reflect more than just physical effort— they show discipline, collaboration, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Learning the science, applying it in real time, and supporting each other through the process— This is what exercise science education looks like in action. 💪 #KINS379 #ExercisePhysiology #StrengthTraining #ResistanceTraining #ExerciseScience #Kinesiology #LabLearning #ActiveLearning #CollegeStudents #HigherEducation #HandsOnLearning #TrainWithPurpose #ScienceOfTraining #PerformanceMatters #FutureProfessionals #StudentEngagement #Teamwork #TrainSmart #LiftLearnGrow #FitnessEducation #CalPolyHumboldt #Humboldt #CampusLife @humboldtpolytechnic @humboldtcps @humboldtschoolofappliedhealth

Just shared a short video from our KINS 425 Strength & Conditioning lab exploring jump performance and the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC).

In this session, we look at three key movements:
• Squat Jump (pure concentric force)
• Countermovement Jump (SSC contribution)
• Drop Jump / RSI (reactive ability and timing)

What makes this interesting is not just how high someone jumps, but *how* that performance is produced — whether through force, elastic energy, or rapid force transmission.

This particular case highlights an important concept:
An athlete can demonstrate strong power output, yet still show limitations in reactive strength and SSC efficiency.

That distinction is critical for both performance analysis and program design.

We'll share more content like this as part of our ongoing work connecting biomechanics, physiology, and practical training applications.



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Just shared a short video from our KINS 425 Strength & Conditioning lab exploring jump performance and the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC). In this session, we look at three key movements: • Squat Jump (pure concentric force) • Countermovement Jump (SSC contribution) • Drop Jump / RSI (reactive ability and timing) What makes this interesting is not just how high someone jumps, but *how* that performance is produced — whether through force, elastic energy, or rapid force transmission. This particular case highlights an important concept: An athlete can demonstrate strong power output, yet still show limitations in reactive strength and SSC efficiency. That distinction is critical for both performance analysis and program design. More content like this will be shared as part of ongoing work connecting biomechanics, physiology, and practical training applications. #ExerciseScience #Biomechanics #StrengthAndConditioning #SportsScience #SSC #RSI #Kinesiology #PerformanceLab @humboldtpolytechnic @humboldtcps @humboldtschoolofappliedhealth

KINS 379 Exercise Physiology Lab Activity: Astrand Cycle Ergometer Maximal Test 🚴‍♀️

Kinesiology courses consistently include a high proportion of student-athletes each year, and their performance clearly reflects their training background.

In particular, members of the .crew have repeatedly demonstrated outstanding performance across semesters. Producing 250–300 watts—levels not commonly seen in the general female population—these results highlight a very high level of conditioning and preparation.

A great example of exercise physiology in action.








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KINS 379 Exercise Physiology Lab Activity: Astrand Cycle Ergometer Maximal Test 🚴‍♀️ Kinesiology courses consistently include a high proportion of student-athletes each year, and their performance clearly reflects their training background. In particular, members of the @humboldt.crew have repeatedly demonstrated outstanding performance across semesters. Producing 250–300 watts—levels not commonly seen in the general female population—these results highlight a very high level of conditioning and preparation. A great example of exercise physiology in action. #KINS379 #ExercisePhysiology #Kinesiology #VO2max #AstrandTest #MetabolicTesting #CyclingTest #HumanPerformance #SportsScience #StudentAthletes #RowingTeam #WomensRowing #StrengthAndConditioning #EnduranceTraining #ExerciseScience #LabActivity #Performance @humboldtpolytechnic @humboldtcps @humboldtschoolofappliedhealth

As part of the KINS 379 Exercise Physiology lab, we conducted a VO₂max test demonstration—one of the most fundamental assessments in exercise science.

Using our newly acquired COSMED metabolic cart and treadmill, this session focused on demonstrating how maximal oxygen uptake is measured and interpreted. VO₂max represents a core concept in exercise physiology, reflecting the integrated function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during maximal effort.

This demonstration provides a critical bridge between theoretical concepts and real-world physiological assessment, helping students better understand how key variables are measured in practice.

We are grateful to Cal Poly Humboldt for supporting our program with state-of-the-art equipment that makes this level of instruction possible.



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As part of the KINS 379 Exercise Physiology lab, we conducted a VO₂max test demonstration—one of the most fundamental assessments in exercise science. Using our newly acquired COSMED metabolic cart and treadmill, this session focused on demonstrating how maximal oxygen uptake is measured and interpreted. VO₂max represents a core concept in exercise physiology, reflecting the integrated function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during maximal effort. This demonstration provides a critical bridge between theoretical concepts and real-world physiological assessment, helping students better understand how key variables are measured in practice. We are grateful to @humboldtpolytechnic for supporting our program with state-of-the-art equipment that makes this level of instruction possible. #ExercisePhysiology #VO2max #Kinesiology #ExerciseScience #LabDemonstration #AppliedPhysiology @humboldtpolytechnic @humboldtcps @humboldtschoolofappliedhealth

We are proud to share that our advisor, Dr. Young S. Kwon, has been recognized with the Excellence in Teaching Award and will be delivering a lecture as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt 2025–2026 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series.

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Goodwin Forum, Nelson Hall East, Room 102

🧠 Lecture Title:
"Beyond Facts: Paradigm Shifts in Exercise Biochemistry and Their Implications for Health"

This lecture, inspired by Thomas S. Kuhn’s The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, explores how scientific progress is driven not simply by accumulating facts, but by transformative shifts in how we understand the world.

Using exercise biochemistry as a central example, Dr. Kwon will examine how traditional concepts—such as energy metabolism and lactate—have evolved under new scientific frameworks, reshaping both education and health practice.

Rather than viewing past knowledge as “wrong,” this talk emphasizes that rethinking assumptions leads to deeper understanding, better teaching, and more meaningful applications to human health.

Through real-world examples and classroom insights, the lecture highlights how recognizing paradigm shifts fosters critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and lifelong learning.

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge perspectives in exercise science!



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We are proud to share that our advisor, Dr. Young S. Kwon, has been recognized with the Excellence in Teaching Award and will be delivering a lecture as part of the Cal Poly Humboldt 2025–2026 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series. 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 Location: Goodwin Forum, Nelson Hall East, Room 102 🧠 Lecture Title: "Beyond Facts: Paradigm Shifts in Exercise Biochemistry and Their Implications for Health" This lecture, inspired by Thomas S. Kuhn’s The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, explores how scientific progress is driven not simply by accumulating facts, but by transformative shifts in how we understand the world. Using exercise biochemistry as a central example, Dr. Kwon will examine how traditional concepts—such as energy metabolism and lactate—have evolved under new scientific frameworks, reshaping both education and health practice. Rather than viewing past knowledge as “wrong,” this talk emphasizes that rethinking assumptions leads to deeper understanding, better teaching, and more meaningful applications to human health. Through real-world examples and classroom insights, the lecture highlights how recognizing paradigm shifts fosters critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and lifelong learning. ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge perspectives in exercise science! #EIMOC #ExerciseBiochemistry #ParadigmShift #CalPolyHumboldt #DistinguishedFaculty #TeachingExcellence #Lactate #AMPK #ExerciseScience

Today in our Resistance Training Lab, students performed a Muscular Power Test — but what makes this experience meaningful goes beyond the numbers.

In KINS 379 – Exercise Physiology, we focus on the concept:
🔹 What is muscular power?
🔹 How is it physiologically produced?
🔹 What energy systems and neuromuscular factors contribute?

In KINS 425 – Strength & Conditioning, we move beyond theory:
🔹 How do we design a valid power test protocol?
🔹 How do we interpret the data?
🔹 How do we apply results to program design?

This is how our curriculum is intentionally mapped:

➡️ Start – Understand the concept (KINS 379)
➡️ Develop – Apply testing methodology (KINS 425)
➡️ Master – Design and implement performance programs (KINS 425)

Curriculum mapping is not accidental. It is structured progression.

Students don’t just learn definitions.
They measure. They analyze. They program. They coach.

Concept → Protocol → Application.

That is how we build mastery.



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Today in our Resistance Training Lab, students performed a Muscular Power Test — but what makes this experience meaningful goes beyond the numbers. In KINS 379 – Exercise Physiology, we focus on the concept: 🔹 What is muscular power? 🔹 How is it physiologically produced? 🔹 What energy systems and neuromuscular factors contribute? In KINS 425 – Strength & Conditioning, we move beyond theory: 🔹 How do we design a valid power test protocol? 🔹 How do we interpret the data? 🔹 How do we apply results to program design? This is how our curriculum is intentionally mapped: ➡️ Start – Understand the concept (KINS 379) ➡️ Develop – Apply testing methodology (KINS 425) ➡️ Master – Design and implement performance programs (KINS 425) Curriculum mapping is not accidental. It is structured progression. Students don’t just learn definitions. They measure. They analyze. They program. They coach. Concept → Protocol → Application. That is how we build mastery. #ExercisePhysiology #StrengthAndConditioning #CurriculumMapping #MuscularPower #EvidenceBasedTraining #KINS379 #KINS425 #HumanPerformanceLab @humboldtpolytechnic @humboldtcps @humboldtschoolofappliedhealth