Applied Physiology Lab

The Applied Physiology Laboratory (APL) at Pittsburg State University serves as a student and research driven educational center dedicated to preparing students in the Exercise Science program to pursue careers as Physical and Occupational Therapists, Physicians, Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Specialists, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (NSCA-CSCS), Certified Clinical Exercise Specialists (CES) or Certified Personal Trainers (CPT), and/or Master’s or Doctoral Graduate Students. The laboratory also conducts performance testing on collegiate and professional athletes, as well as recreational athletes. The APL, in conjunction with the Exercise Science program, prepares students to complete a number of certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). These certifications allow students and graduates to become certified as personal trainers, clinical exercise specialists, and strength and conditioning specialists, to name a few. The Exercise Science program and the Applied Physiology Laboratory have been designated as a National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition program since June 2007.