The University of Dallas Human Performance Laboratory is a multifunctional facility. Equipment is state-of-the-art and allows students and faculty to perform research and investigate techniques used in exercise science, biomechanics and performance training.

Areas of interest include human motion analysis using kinematic/dynamic studies and the effects of acute and chronic exercise on human physiological responses. Balance, sway, and gait assessment in elderly for fall prevention are focused areas of research.

Our video motion analysis and intertial measurement units allow for the collection of quantifiable data on position in plane, position vs. time, angular velocity & acceleration, angle, rotation (6DOF), acceleration, average, median & FIR filters, stick figure plot, and spline interpolation. This coupled with electromyography and work physiology provide a robust performance profile.

• iWorx Metabolic Cart
• RJL Systems Bio-impedance Analyzer
• Lange Skinfold Calipers/Reflective Pulse Oximetry
• iWorx 214 A/D - ECG/Polar H.R. Monitors
• Lactate Scout meters
• Clay Adams Centrifuge and refractometer
• iWorx Pulmonary Function Tests
• Innovision Systems 2D/3D Motion Analysis
• GLI Interactive 3-DOF Inertial Measurement Units
• 1200FPS Hi-speed camera
• Panasonic 3-CCD Video Cameras
• ProForm Perspective ES Treadmill
• LeMond G-Force UT Cycle Ergometer 
• Chatillon Medical Dynamometer
• Intel Quad-core workstation

• Realtime O2/CO2-VO2max
• Lactate Threshold/Glucose Levels
• BMI/FFM/TBW Determination
• Hematocrit
• ECG/BP
• Respiratory Function/Spirometry
• EMG/EEG
• Grip Strength
• Reaction Speed
• Gait/Motion Analysis
• Reaction Time

• Gait/Motion Studies using Inertial Measurement Units and Video Analysis
• Maximal Capacity for Aerobic Exercise Determination
• Maximal Accumulated Oxygen Deficit for Anaerobic Capacity
• VO2max-Lactate Threshold
• Respiratory Exchange Ratio to show source or proportion of calories consumed
• Fat/Fat-Free Mass/Fluid Determination in Athletes for Health/Fitness Management
• Muscle Efficiency/Imbalance using Electromyography (EMG)
• Range of Motion Studies for Baseline and Dysfunction

For information on service work, testing, and athletic performance profiles, contact Dr. Stephen Slaughter stephens@udallas.edu.

Professional Memberships

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Recent Publications:

Slaughter S., Hilbert C., Jouett N.,McEwen M., Quantifying and learning human movement characteristics for fall prevention in the elderly using Inertial Measurement Units and Neural Networks, International Conference of Education, Research, and Innovation, iCERi 2009 Proceedings