Exploring Research Opportunities
For those keen on diving into research during their time at KRSS, we encourage you to explore the labs mentioned below and familiarize yourself with the profiles of our faculty.
The Active Change Lab
Our mission is to help all individuals improve their health and wellbeing by changing their lifestyle habits (physical activity and nutrition) to prevent the many chronic diseases that are associated with unhealthy lifestyles such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and Diabetes.
Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory
The Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory is the primary teaching laboratory for the undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise physiology and testing and prescription.
Applied Sport Psychology Laboratory
The mission of the Applied Sport Psychology Lab (ASPL) is to maximize the athlete experience and benefits available from sport through world-leading research and programming. Research conducted within the ASPL typically focuses on sport groups and key sport stakeholders, as well as athlete and support staff for athletic organizations.
Biomechanics/Sports Medicine Laboratory
The mission of the Biomechanics/Sports Medicine Laboratory is to improve physical health throughout their lifespan by research on mechanisms of sport injury and pathological conditions through the development, evaluation, and implementation of interventions to improve pathological conditions and prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
Exercise & Fitness Promotion Laboratory
The Exercise & Fitness Promotion Lab’s (EFPL) mission is to improve individual and community health using contemporary theory, empirical research, and education as it relates to regular participation in physical activities that enhance health and well-being.
Motor Behavior Laboratory
Research conducted in the MBL is typically directed toward identifying and understanding the factors that mediate motor performance, the learning of motor skills, and the control of goal-directed actions.
MOVE + PLAY Laboratory
The Move + Play Lab advances research on how movement, play, and physical activity support children’s health, development, and learning. Combining expertise in motor development and pediatric exercise physiology, the lab examines fundamental motor skills, physical activity behaviors, and fitness across school, home, and outdoor settings. By integrating assessment, intervention, and policy research, the Move + Play Lab develops evidence-based strategies to promote active, healthy lifestyles and enhance cognitive and academic outcomes in youth.
Physical Activity Epidemiology Laboratory
The mission of the Physical Activity Epidemiology Laboratory is to improve the health of Americans through empirical research, increasing public awareness, and policy advocacy on issues in relation to physical activity intervention, physical activity correlates, physical health, and obesity.
Physical Activity Assessment Laboratory
The Physical Activity Measurement Laboratory is focused on how wearable technology is used for the measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviors.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Activity for Wellness Lab
The Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Activity for Wellness (PAW) Lab researches how physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep influence health outcomes.
Sport and Religion Research Alliance
The Sport and Religion Research Alliance (SRRA) constructs its foundation on the belief that the relationship between sport and religion (including spirituality) is the subject of considerable academic and public interest.