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Research Lab

Our Capabilities
Technical Tool Box
Other on-site amenities
Location

Our Capabilities:

Primary:

Occupational Physiology: Develop physical fitness standards and programs based on occupational tasks of physically demanding jobs in the Canadian Forces. See Research Projects.

Secondary:

High Performance Sport Science

Occupational task testing (example: Firefighter maintenance standard, 5 common task)

Adapted physical activity assessment (“Soldier On” )

Clinical trials: validation of CF fitness training programs.

Professional development (Certified exercise physiologist (CEP) skills )

Nutritional studies (calorimetry)

Technical Toolbox:

Cardiorespiratory assessment

• Jaeger - Oxycon mobile 
• Parvomedics True One 2400 metabolic system 

Physical activity assessment modalities:

• Woodway Desmo S Treadmill 
• Corival cycle ergometer 
• Monark peak Bike  

Heart rate:

• Polar team system heart rate monitors

Energy expenditure:

• GPS (Garmin forerunner 305) 
• Actical accelerometer: energy cost for any activity or state of rest

Environmental stress:

• Core temperature (VitalSense) 

Speed:

• Speed trap II electronic timing system  

Muscular strength and power:

• Just jump or run meter system
• Jackson strength evaluation system (Lafayette instruments)
• Baseline back–leg-chest dynamometer
• Hand grip dynamometer
• Push-up grips

Anthropometry:

• Height, weight, waist circumference

Body Composition:

• Skinfolds

Flexibility:

• Goniometer and flexometer (acuflex)

Video analysis:

• Digital video camera

Other on-site amenities

• Showers and lockers
• Weight & cardio room
• Climbing wall
• Gym
• Fitness Trails
• 400m dirt track
• Free parking

Location

Research Laboratory
Building 164 Via Venus
Rockcliffe Site
Ottawa On K1A 0K2

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Directions from airport.

OC transpo trip planner. (Local Bus)
o Going to: 164 Via Venus
o Quick tip – use landmarks: military buildings, hotels or airports etc