Hardin-Simmons University Exercise Science Program

Congratulations to our Spring 2023 graduates! Many blessings as you move into the next season!

Dr. Lindsay Edwards and Dr. Chuck Ruot traveled with a few students today to Waco, Texas for the Texas ACSM Annual Conference.

Presenting their research projects are:

Kayla Gable, Clinical Teaching Abstract on Femoral Neck Fracture

Blake Hyles, Clinical Teaching Abstract on Jones Fracture

Yeremyah Phillips , Clinical Teaching Abstract on Plantar Fasciitis

RMR appointments are available to students and the community!

The Fitmate Pro uses indirect calorimetry to measure resting metabolic rate (RMR) which is your caloric expenditure. Knowing this is vital to gaining, maintaining, or losing fat-free and fat mass. ⠀
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For just $25* you can receive RMR testing!

*We can only take cash at this time.

Call (325) 670-1548 or Email [email protected] to schedule yours today!

Bod Pod appointments are available to students and the community!

The Bod Pod is highly accurate and can detect even small changes in body fat and lean body mass. Body composition is one of the best indicators of overall health. ⠀
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For just $25* you can get GOLD standard body composition results!

Keep your New Years resolution going strong with accurate before and after measurements!

*We can only take cash at this time.

Call (325) 670-1548 or Email [email protected] to schedule yours today!

Dr. Rainwater's Fundamentals of Fitness and Performance class came in to use the lab today. The students used our space to test out their vertical and broad jumps.⠀
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Both the vertical jump and broad jump tests have been shown to be a valid and reliable measure of lower body explosive power. Both of these tests are commonly used for accessing athletes throughout their careers.

We welcomed some of the ACU Softball team today as we started Bod Pod assessments on their athletes this week! ⠀
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We're blessed to continue working side by side Abilene Christian University Athletics throughout their on and off seasons. The Bod Pod system allows us to offer gold standard body composition assessments for student athletes.

Dr. Ruot's Exercise Prescription class used the Firstbeat system to track their training effect (TE) using their prescribed HR Zones from last week. ⠀
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The Firstbeat system allows coaches and athletes to see the degree of stress placed on the body during physical activity. ⠀
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Training effect is described on a scale of 0-5. 0 being no effect and 5.0 being temporarily overreaching. ⠀
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This allows us to look at athletes individually during or after training. We can then make decisions based on how much strain they endured during a workout or practice.

Exercise Science student and Human Performance Lab intern Hayden performs a calibration before a Bod Pod test. ⠀
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This week begins Bod Pod testing with Dr. Rainwater's Fundamentals of Fitness and Performance class. We will be performing tests on students throughout the semester for them to better understand & communicate the testing process to future clients, patients, or athletes. ⠀
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This course, as part of the Exercise Science curriculum, introduces students to the fundamental components of lifetime, motor, and sports performance fitness. The course includes psycho-motor components allowing students to experience basic fitness testing, fitness assessment, and introductory personal fitness planning.

Dr. Ruot's Exercise Prescription class working hard after a long weekend. Today the class used various pieces of equipment to meet their calculated heart rate zones, which they calculated at the beginning of class. Using the RPE scale and %HRR they were able to understand what future clients and athletes will encounter during exercise.

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Dr. Ruot's Exercise Prescription course working hard after a long weekend. Today the class used various pieces of equipment to meet their calculated heartrate zones, which they calculated at the beginning of class. Using the RPE scale and %HRR they were able to understand what future clients and athletes will encounter during exercise.

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