Experimental Test Subjects Wanted

Experimental Test Subjects Wanted

UCOL Lecturers are looking for members of the public to become volunteer test subjects in the name of research.

The lecturers are researching the effect of getting hot during exercise. Although they say: “testing physiological and performance responses to self-paced ergometry exercise in the impact of radiant heat on pacing dynamics!”

Expert (Senior Lecturer) in Exercise and Sport Science, Patrick Lander, says the trials are a good chance for the public to have a look at a working exercise and sport science laboratory, and not only see what goes on, but be part of the action.

He says they’re looking for males, aged between 18 and 35, who are recreationally active. “We’d need them to visit the laboratory in Palmerston North seven times to row up to 5000m each time. They won’t need to be a rower to take part.”

“It could be quite valuable for the participants actually, they will get professional advice on their rowing technique, a reliable measure of their maximum oxygen uptake, and of course the satisfaction they are contributing to scientific knowledge.”

Anyone interested in becoming a test subject should contact Patrick on 06 965 3801 extension 64704, and leave their name and contact details.

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