Labs
Athletic training facility in the Kinesiology Building
Dr. Steve Simpson
Athletic Training Education Lab
On November 12, 2020, President Dr. Hurley announced the news that the Board of Regents approved the naming of Room 166 in Wisdom Gym to the Dr. Steve Simpson Athletic Education Training Lab. Dr. Steve Simpson is the founder of the Athletic Training Program at Tarleton State University.
The Master of Science in Athletic Training program requires hands-on clinical experience. This provides athletic training students the opportunity to assist with healthcare for the Tarleton Texan athletic teams, as well as with other off-campus facilities and teams. Each athletic training facility provides clinical experiences with specific teams:
- Field House: Football, Women’s Tennis, and Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/Cross County,
- Kinesiology Building: Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Men and Women’s Golf
- Baseball and Softball Complex: Baseball, Softball
Human Performance Lab (HPL)
The Human Performance Lab provide a large amount of health and fitness evaluations, such as, VO2 Max, stress testing, and lactate threshold testing. The HPL is committed to improving the quality and quantity of life for Stephenville and the surrounding communities by providing comprehensive health and fitness evaluations and programs through teaching, research, extension, and continuing education.
Laboratory for Wellness and Motor Behavior (LWMB)
The LWMB works with individuals who have physical disabilities and provide therapies to increase mobility and health. This degree plan will prepare students for clinical careers such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, physicians assistants, etc.
Kinetic Performance Lab
The KPL facilitates a variety of programs and initiatives that contribute to the enhancement of students, the School of Kinesiology, the College of Education and Human Development, and the University.
Sport IMPACT Lab
The Sport IMPACT Lab facilitates research and applied learning experiences by working with community partners on matters related to sport management and coach development.