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The School of Human Life Sciences offers a range of exercise
testing services to the general public. All tests are performed
in the Human Performance Laboratory at the Launceston Campus
of The University of Tasmania.
The School also runs an Exercise Clinic for people with complex or chronic disease referred by their general practitioner and performs talent identification testing for the Australian Sports Commission.
Exercise
Physiology Clinic Information
eTID Sporting Talent Identification
Who are these Tests Available to?
These tests are suitable for anyone who is interested in
their own health and fitness, sports people who want to assess
the effectiveness of their training and those who require
an exercise test for a potential employer.
The maximal test of aerobic power (VO2max) is
available to males under 45 and females under 55 who are apparently
healthy. The determination of health status for the purpose
of this exercise test is made by completing a health questionnaire
and having your blood pressure measured. Those who have
risk factors for certain diseases or who exceed the age limit
will be required to obtain written advice from a medical doctor
that they are suitable for maximal exercise testing.
There are almost no restrictions for the other tests listed
below.
What Does the Test Include?
The tests are supervised by a tertiary qualified Exercise
Physiologist with ten years of experience in exercise testing.
After each test you will receive a written report that includes
your test results and an interpretation of these results,
as well as an opportunity to discuss your results with the
physiologist.
Which Tests are Available?
The tests listed below are the most commonly request tests,
but other types of tests and specific test protocols are available
on request. For example, tests of muscle function on an isokinetic
dynamometer, cardiac function on a 12-lead ECG, sprint performance
using light gates and movement analysis using digital video
and specialised software.
| Aerobic Power Test (Maximal). |
| Purpose: |
To determine VO2max, anaerobic threshold
and cardiorespiratory function. |
| Experience: |
You will exercise at progressively increasing work
rates on an exercise bike or treadmill, until volitional
fatigue (i.e. you achieve your maximum heart rate). During
the test, the air you breathe out is collected analysed
to determine your maximum rate of oxygen consumption
(VO2max). The test lasts for only 10-15 minutes
and is very intense at the end. You may experience transient
dizziness and possibly nausea and fainting although
the latter two symptoms are rare. |
| Aerobic Power Test (Sub-maximal). |
| Purpose: |
To determine VO2max and cardiorespiratory
function. |
| Experience: |
You will exercise at progressively increasing work
rates until you achieve a predetermined sub-maximal heart
rate or predetermined sub-maximal work rate. The test
lasts for 10-15 minutes and only reaches a moderate
intensity (i.e. you do not achieve your maximum heart
rate). Your heart rate response to exercise is used
to estimate your maximum aerobic power. You are unlikely
to experience any symptoms given the relatively low
intensity of exercise achieved in this test. |
Note that rowing and kayak athletes can be accommodated
as we have ergometers for these disciplines.
| Lactate Profile Test. |
| Purpose: |
To determine lactate threshold and ideal exercise
training intensity for endurance athletes. |
| Experience: |
You will exercise at progressively increasing work
rates until you achieve two blood lactate concentrations
above 4 mM/L. The test lasts for 15-25 minutes and reaches
a moderate to high intensity (i.e. you usually do not
achieve you maximum heart rate). At 2-3 minute intervals
during the test, a drop of blood is taken from you by
using a lancet to prick your finger or earlobe. The
lactate concentration of the blood is analysed and used
to determine the results of the test. You are unlikely
to experience any symptoms given the moderate intensity
of exercise achieved in this test. This test can also be modified to serve as a maximal exercise test with gas analysis to determine peak VO2 consumption. |
| Body Composition Assessment (Sum of Skin Folds). |
| Purpose: |
To determine percent body fat. |
| Experience: |
The thickness of 3-7 folds of skin at specific locations
on the right hand side of the body are measured with
a set of callipers, three times each. The sites are;
calf, thigh, hip (suprailliac), abdomen, biceps, triceps
and back (subscapular). You are required to expose these
regions of your body to the clinician to enable the
measurement of the thickness of the skin fold. A formula
is used to estimate % body fat. Bio-impedance (electrical resistance) and x-ray (DXA) analysis of body composition is also available upon request. |
How Much Does It Cost?
| Test |
Cost (Inc GST) |
| Aerobic Power (max.) |
$110 |
Aerobic
Power (submax.) |
$55 |
Lactate
Profile |
$165 |
Body
Composition |
$55 |
Discounts are available for groups or multiple tests done
at the same time.
To Book a Test or for More Information Please Contact:-
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Contacts |
| Mr
James Fell |
Dr
Andrew Williams |
| Lecturer
in Exercise Science |
Lecturer |
| School
Of Human Life Sciences |
School
of Human Life Sciences |
| University
of Tasmania |
University
of Tasmania |
| Locked
Bag 1320 |
Locked
Bag 1320 |
| Launceston
Tasmania |
Launceston
Tasmania |
| Phone
0363 245485 |
0363
245487 |
| Email
James.Fell@utas.edu.au |
Email
Andrew.Williams@utas.edu.au |
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