Laboratories @ Dept. of Sports Science and Yoga

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Laboratory

Exercise Physiology & Clinical Evaluation Laboratory

Kinanthropometry Laboratory

Strength & Conditioning Laboratory

Neuro-cognition Laboratory

Sports Biomechanics Laboratory

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Unit

Sports Psychology Laboratory

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Laboratory

The Department of Sports Science and Yoga state-of-art laboratories are equipped with modern and trending instruments for the research, training and educational purposes of sports and physical education. The laboratories are used in the provision of sport science support to external clients, and are used by students involved in the Sports Science program. The list is provided below:

Instrument	Use
Electrolyte Analyzer	To quantitative measure the electrolytes of the human body.
Cooling centrifuges & centrifiges (Thermo Fisher & Remi)	Separate fluids, gases, or liquids based on density.
Microplate reader	To measure chemical, biological or physical reactions, properties and analytes within the well of a microplate.
UV-vis Spectrophotometer	To measure how much a chemical substance absorbs light.
Nanodrop	Measure the concentration of DNA, RNA, and protein in a 2-µL drop on a pedestal.
Gel electrophoresis apparatus (BioRad)	To separate mixtures of DNA, RNA, or proteins according to molecular size.
Gel doc	To record and measure labeled nucleic acid and protein in various types of media such as agarose, acrylamide or cellulose.
PCR-Thermal cycler	To amplify segments of DNA via the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
-80°C Freezer	Used for the storage of drugs, enzymes, chemicals, viruses, bacteria, cell preparations, and tissue samples.
-20°C Freezer	Used for the storage of drugs, enzymes, chemicals, viruses, bacteria, cell preparations, and tissue samples.
4°C Refrigerator	For chromatography supplies, blood storage, and pharmaceuticals.
Precision weighing scale	Weighing test materials and sampling amounts, formulation, density determination, purity analysis, quality control testing and material and conformance testing.
Precision Pipettes	To measure volumes of liquid precisely and accurately.
Autoclave Sterilizer	To decontaminate certain biological waste and sterilize media, instruments and lab ware

Exercise Physiology & Clinical Evaluation Laboratory

Instrument	Use
CPET metabolic cart (Cosmed – Quark CPET)	Spirometry, indirect calorimetry, and assessing cardiorespiratory responses to exercise like VO₂, VCO₂, VE, R_f, HR etc.
Peak bike (Monark – Ergomedic 894E)	For measuring power output and power-endurance.
Cycle ergometer (Monark – Ergomedic 828E)	To perform activity (cycling) during an exercise physiology test.
Treadmill (Turbuster – TR6800DI)	To perform activities (walking, running) during an exercise physiology test.
Rowing ergometer (Concept II model D)	To simulate the action of watercraft rowing for the purpose of training and evaluation of rowers.
Bicycle ergometer (Axos Kettler – Cycle P )	Electronically braked this cycle ergometer is used to perform cycling activity at varying resistance
Blood lactate analyzer (Arkray – Lactate Pro2 LT-1730)	To assess the blood lactate levels in blood.
Spirometer (in-built in COSMED CPET)	To measure lung volume and capacities.
ECG (BPL CARDIART – 6208 VIEW)	To produce an electrocardiogram of the heart’s electrical activity or waves at rest and during exercise.
Heart rate monitor (Polar – V800 & H7)	To record heart rate in exercising or training condition by a wireless, portable heart rate monitor.
Sphygmomanometers (Dr. Morepen – bp-02 & Omron HEM-8712) & stethoscopes	To monitor cardiac rhythm and measure blood pressure digitally.
Pulse oximeter (MEDITIVE – MPO-03)	To measure oxygen saturation.
Pulse oximeter (ONIDEK – Finger Pulse Oximeter 6500)	To measure oxygen saturation.
Digital hand grip dynamometer (CAMRY – EH101)	To evaluate the isometric hand grip strength.
Digital hand grip dynamometer (Takei – T.K.K 5401)	To evaluate the isometric hand grip strength.
Digital back-leg strength dynamometer (Takei – T.K.K 5402)	To measure back & leg muscle strength.
Sit and reach box	To measure the flexibility
Metronome	To generate rhythms during fitness assessment
Microscope (GEMKO LABWELL G. S. 725)	To examine histology of the cells and tissues

Kinanthropometry Laboratory

Instrument	Use
High resolution weighing machine (AVERY – Weigh-Tronix)	To measure weights and typically works on the concept of the pull of gravity.
Body composition analyzer cum stadiometer (Jawon Medical – ioi 353)	To assess the proportion of fat to fat-free mass in the body.
Anthropometric rod	Vertical and horizontal measurement of long bones.
Anthropometric tape	Is intended for the measurement of parts of the body.
Skinfold calipers (Harpenden & Holtain)	To assess the skinfold thickness to predict the total amount of body fat.
Sliding caliper	To measure the distance between two points on a flat surface.

Strength & Conditioning Laboratory

Instrument	Use
Cross trainer (Welcare WC-508)	To simulate the action of motion of ‘cross-country skiing’ for the purpose of exercise or training.
Spinning bike (Welcare)	Customized workouts with acceleration, coasting etc.
Lifting platforms	To improve the strength, range of motion, and mobility of muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Olympic lifting bars and weights set	Muscle building, body fat burning, bones and joints strengthening, reducing injury risk, and improving heart health.
Training disks	Use in fitness training as the base for core, balance, and stretching exercises.
Resistance bands	To stretch and warm up the muscles before a tough workout.
Dumbbell set	Help to improve muscle force and flexibility.
Barbell set	Suitable for heavy compound lifts.

Neuro-cognition Laboratory

Instrument	Use
EEG equipment	To produce electroencephalogram, a recording of the brain’s electrical waves or activity.
Polygraph	Popularly referred to as a lie detector test, is a device or procedure that measures and records several physiological indicators such as BP, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and skin conductivity while a person is asked and answers a series of questions.
Multichannel Bio-potential recorder	To measure electric potential of biological origin, or to transmit electrical energy to and from a human subject.

Sports Biomechanics Laboratory

Instrument	Use
High speed cameras (GoPro)	To record high frame speed video for biomechanical analysis.
3D motion analysis software	Kinovea &Tracker
EMG equipment	For measuring the activation of muscles.
Goniometer	To measure the joint ranges
Bubble inclinometer	To measure range of motion

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Unit

Instrument	Use
Ultra sound therapy unit (Bhogilal pvt. ltd.)	One of the therapeutic effects for which ultrasound has been used is in relation to tissue healing.
Traction unit (Bhogilal pvt. ltd.)	To reduce pressure on affected vertical discs those are causing pain.
Foam roller	Improving performance and flexibility, reducing post exercise soreness, reduce recovery time and help alleviate muscle pain/tightness.
Medicine ball	After an injury or surgery, medicine balls are typically used in the rehabilitation of the muscle or muscle groups.
Hydrotherapy	To assist in rehabilitation and recovery from eg. Hard training or serious injury
Steam bath	Used for relaxation, cleansing and to relive some medical conditions.

Sports Psychology Laboratory

Instrument	Use
Biofeedback and neuro-feedback for GSR, Temp, Pulse Rate, Respiration, EMG, EEG (Alpha) Parameters Model – CBF-206 PSYCHOFEEDBACk	Biofeedback is a mind-body therapy that can improve physical and mental health. Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that presents real-time feedback from brain activity in order to reinforce healthy brain function through operant conditioning.

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