LBU - Carnegie School of Sport
Cold Store
Our -80 Degree C freezers are used to store all research samples and preserve them, ready for future analysis.
Research Laboratory (4)
Our Biosen benchtop blood analysers test blood, plasma or serum to provide quick and easy measures of glucose and lactate. This makes them ideal for use during performance tests where quick access to data is a must.
Lecture Theatre
Lecture Theatre
DXA Body Composition and Bone Density Unit
The unit's scanner uses a small dose of ionising radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body providing information on bone density and body composition of individuals.
Lecture Theatre
Biochemistry Laboratory
This laboratory boasts a state-of-the-art analyser that boasts an extensive testing range including routine chemistries, specific proteins, lipids, antioxidants, and cardiac and diabetes testing.
Consultation Room
A dedicated space used for a range of consultation purposes with clients and research participants.
Consultation Room
A dedicated space used for a range of consultation purposes with clients and research participants.
Nutrition Laboratory
This hands-on learning space enables each student to have access to a fully equipped bench including food processors and blenders, in which to prepare and cook nutritional meals. Students will be encouraged to think about the nutritional content of food but also other characteristics such as taste, smell and texture. Students will also experience cooking food from different cultures and dietary requirements to ensure they have a full understanding of potential challenges for individuals.Above the teaching bench there are cameras to live record what instructors are doing and display it on screens around the room, so people are able to learn new skills.Workshops are also planned with our sporting partners to develop the cooking and nurtition skills of high performance athletes.
Human Behaviour Laboratory (HBL)
With wall-mounted cameras, microphones and a one-way mirror, the HBL supports an environment in which students can have authentic, observed consultations with athletes. This creates an ideal development environment for those training to be a Sport & Exercise Psychologist.
Strength and Conditioning Facility
Providing an ideal environment for advanced training for professional sports people and students, research, and the development of future coaches and conditioners, this facility features state-of-the-art equipment in partnership with [Perform Better](https://performbetter.co.uk/).The facility features 12 Olympic standard lifting platforms which provide immediate training feedback in areas including strength and speed, as well as an agility space allowing capacity for large groups and squads.The latest audio-visual equipment makes the facility ideal for educational purposes allowing larger groups to review videos, data and presentations aligned to practical activity.
Psychology Laboratory (2)
Our two psychology teaching laboratories boast four Wattbike Icon exercise bikes, each featuring a high-definition performance touchscreen, delivering the most advanced performance feedback for a fully connected user experience. The performance touchscreen includes workouts, plans, tests and the brand-new interval builder, allowing riders to create the ultimate personalised workout.The Wattbike Icons will be used in psychology and psycho-physiology in which students investigate the impact of stress or competition on performance, and the physiological and psychological effect of deception on pacing strategy and performance.
Environmental Laboratories
Our two world class environmental chambers can mimic different altitudes and environments. They are capable of achieving temperatures of between -30 Degree C to +50 degrees C, relative humidity of 15% to 95% and altitudes up to 8,000 metres.The chambers support our ongoing research with the Centre for Human Performance, which focuses on performance in extreme environments, supporting the military and our sporting partners.
Physiology & Biochemistry Laboratory
Students have access to equipment involved in common analytical biochemistry techniques to complement their theoretical understanding of exercise biochemistry and haematology.Here our students have the opportunity to learn essential skills such as pipetting technique as they perform advanced analyses of materials and will also use specialist haematology equipment.
Environmental Laboratories
Our two world class environmental chambers can mimic different altitudes and environments. They are capable of achieving temperatures of between -30 Degree C to +50 degrees C, relative humidity of 15% to 95% and altitudes up to 8,000 metres.The chambers support our ongoing research with the Centre for Human Performance, which focuses on performance in extreme environments, supporting the military and our sporting partners.
Phlebotomy & Muscle Biopsy Laboratory
Muscle biopsies, venepuncture and phlebotomy practices are performed in this laboratory to collect human blood and tissue for a range of research projects.
Research Laboratory (1)
This lab boasts an online gas analysis system that can be used at rest or during exercise testing and coupled with multiple devices.
Water Immersion Laboratory
Our water immersion laboratory consists of a cold CryoSpa ice bath combined with a hot ThermoSpa, enabling us to perform contrast bathing which is beneficial for both short-term and longer-term recovery.
AlterG Room
Our AlterG anti-gravity treadmill uses air pressure to enable individuals to walk or run at a lower percentage of their body weight. This is beneficial for rehabilitation connected to mobility, strength, natural movement and fitness, while minimising stress on the body.
Respiratory Laboratory
State-of-the-art equipment enables our experts to perform a range of respiratory measurements, as well as carbon monoxide and bronchial testing.
Biopsychology Laboratory
Primarily used to measure the bodily responses to certain psychological stimuli, the lab's systems and software provide a flexible tool for a substantial amount of life science research. Current measurements captured include skin temperature, pulse rate, ECG and respiratory rate, with the capability for many others, including galvanic skin response.
Nutritional Preparation Laboratory
Using our precision measuring equipment, sports drinks and other supplements are prepared with precision for athletes and research projects.
Exercise Studio
This multi-purpose exercise studio is a versatile space that allows for a range of activities to be undertaken, including dance and fitness classes, circuit training and exercise rehabilitation programmes. It will also have an important role to play in chronic disease related research programmes in areas such as cancer, cardiac rehabilitation, active ageing, and obesity.
Lecture Theatre
Human Movement Research Laboratory
This space is designed to allow complete biomechanical analysis of athletic performance. Cameras around the lab facilitate 3D motion capture allowing the examination of every detail of human movement. Images can be fully synchronised with up to 12 Kistler floor force plates to assess groundb reaction forces, electrical activity of muscle and the visual focus of the performer. This data is then used to adapt technique and training programmes to improve performance.
Physiology Laboratory (4)
The pulsar treadmills in this laboratory have the capacity to reach 40km/h as well as a gradient of - 25% and +25% with the option to reverse the belt for downhill running, with participants harnessed in for safety. Students learn to perform exercise tests such as assessment of VO2 Max, running economy, and lactate profiling.Analysers measure blood lactate and blood glucose concentrations with students able to look at multiple samples and get accurate results in seconds.
Lecture Theatre
Sport Performance Laboratory
With a customised treadmill able to accommodate runners, cyclists, skiers as well as those using a wheelchair, this laboratory allows for high performance sport and exercise physiology testing.Additionally, our biochemistry analyser provides us with accurate, instant measures of blood glucose and lactate with the capacity to analyse many other chemistries and performance indicators.
IT Laboratory (1)
In partnership with [Catapult](https://www.catapultsports.com/), users will be able to conduct performance analysis of video footage for a variety of sports. This iMac IT Lab will also support standard IT needs of our degree programmes.
Physiology Laboratory (2)
This lab boasts three ergometers, apparatus which measures work or energy expended during a period of physical exercise, alongside four Wattbike Atom X smart bikes. The Atom X is an advanced commercial smart bike that displays accurate data on the touchscreen enabling students to test their performance and pedal effectiveness score against the electromagnetic resistance. The ergometers are used to perform exercise tests and can be controlled to enable workload and physiological data such as heart rates for complete assessment of cycling or running performance.
Learning Support
The learning support office is where the technical support staff are based. They support the set up and use of all the specialist teaching and research equipment found in the Carnegie School of Sport Building.
Body Composition Laboratory
The system in this laboratory uses densitometry to determine body composition in adults and children and can accommodate a wide range of populations.
Research Laboratory (2)
Our Woodway 4Front treadmill is equipped with three different training modes including traditional, dynamic and resistance, meaning it can be used for many different exercise tests. It is designed to mimic the feel of running outdoors and provide the user with a dynamic, low-impact workout.
Physiology Laboratory (3)
Specialist cycle ergometers in this unit have been developed for extreme workloads and are easily adjusted to suit a rider's position, controlled via gas analysis systems or specialist software. It has the ability to conduct Wingate Anaerobic tests.
Biochemistry Preparation Laboratory
Blood samples are centrifuged to separate components and then transferred further for biochemical analysis.
IT Laboratory (2)
This PC lab will support PC based analysis of sport performance as well as standard IT needs of our degree programmes.
Athletics Centre
For the benefit of athletes of all ages and abilities, this four lane 60m indoor track features high performance flooring, allowing athletics to wear spiked footwear anywhere in this area.Up to 13 Kistler force plates can be positioned along the runway allowing determination of ground reaction forces in acceleration, deceleration and maximum velocity running. This can be combined with high-speed video analysis or the 24 camera Qualysis system for the evaluation of technique.The athletics centre is fitted with a throwing net to support the development of teaching and coaching throws.
Human Observation Room
Inside the Human Observation Room, screens not only display the video feed from the multiple cameras mounted within the HBL but can also control what is displayed on the main screen within the lab itself. This technology allows for sophisticated observation of human behaviour to support various aspects of teaching, research, and applied consultancy.In particular, this equipment will help to facilitate high-quality team consultancy approaches with our visiting clients and enhance the established professional training environment for the many aspiring practitioners enrolled with us.
Microscopy Laboratory
In this facility, our specialist microscope is used to assess different aspects of skeletal muscle tissue, such as the characterisation of muscle fibre type.
Physiology Laboratory (1)
In this laboratory students will gain experience of running common exercise testing protocols and learn essential techniques in physiology research.These include conducting gas analysis to determine oxygen consumption, as well as learning to conduct cardiopulmonary exercise tests using our automated online gas analysis systems to perform comprehensive clinical assessments of the cardiac, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and haematological systems.
Histology Laboratory
Muscle biopsy tissue is sectioned after freezing with our Leica CM1520 Cryostat.
The Igloo
Cardiovascular Laboratory
Utilising the latest in analysis technology, this laboratory facilitates cardiac and vascular assessments for research and/or clinical purposes in both athlete and chronic disease populations.
Psychology Laboratory (1)
A reactive training system is capable of projecting any number, letter or directional arrow in an array of colours allowing pre-defined and randomised testing of reaction, agility and cognitive strategy.There is also the possibility of using several brain training modules to examine brain speed, pattern identification and decision making.
Recovery Room
The recovery room provides a space for research subjects to relax in between research trials, with facilities including 56inch smart TV and DAB radio
Athletics Centre
For the benefit of athletes of all ages and abilities, this four lane 60m indoor track features high performance flooring, allowing athletics to wear spiked footwear anywhere in this area.Up to 13 Kistler force plates can be positioned along the runway allowing determination of ground reaction forces in acceleration, deceleration and maximum velocity running. This can be combined with high-speed video analysis or the 24 camera Qualysis system for the evaluation of technique.The athletics centre is fitted with a throwing net to support the development of teaching and coaching throws.
Nutrition Changing Room
This secure location ensures students can leave their personal items safe. The aim is to keep the Nutrition Education Kitchen a clean and hygienic environment to ensure consistent adherence to food hygiene standards. A washing machine also allows for the cleaning of lab coats and tea towels.
