Kinesiology Labs & Learning Spaces
Facilities for Learning, Research, and Collaboration
The Department of Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University is proud to call the newly renovated first floor of the Lee Drain Building (LDB) home. Completed in the summer of 2021, this modern space was thoughtfully designed to support the department’s growing academic programs, research initiatives, and community engagement.
Within the department, students can pursue four undergraduate degree pathways—Clinical Exercise Science, Human Performance and Wellness Management, Physical Education/Teacher Education (double major), and General Kinesiology—as well as three master’s degree programs in Athletic Training, Sport and Human Performance, and Sport Management. The innovative Clinical Exercise Science 3+2 program also allows students to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years.
The expansion into LDB provides dedicated laboratories, classrooms, and collaborative areas that enhance teaching, research, and hands-on learning. The facility features 23 faculty and staff offices, flexible workspaces for graduate assistants, three large research labs, a computer lab, and multiple open areas for study and student connection.
This vibrant environment fosters a true sense of community—where students and faculty learn, research, and grow together in a space built for innovation, movement, and academic excellence.
Spaces for Learning and Discovery
Computer Lab & Workstations
This 391 sq ft. lab features 20 workstations for studying, group projects, testing, and faculty-student teaching demonstrations. Students can gather, collaborate, or focus individually.
Small Study Room
A 104 sq ft. space for up to six students, complete with a whiteboard for group work, brainstorming, or quiet study sessions.
Open Student Area
An 82 sq ft. area with a table for four, a microwave, counter space, and whiteboard—ideal for collaboration, study, or a quick snack.
Student Gathering Spaces
Three additional areas throughout the floor provide chairs and tables for studying, relaxing, and connecting between classes.
Athletic Training Lab
A 2,359 sq ft. state-of-the-art facility with patient simulators, rehab areas, exam rooms, specialized equipment, and recording cameras for MSAT student training.
Strength Training Lab
This 2,042 sq ft. lab supports resistance training courses and research with weightlifting racks, platforms, machines, free weights, medicine balls, and more.
Exercise Physiology & Wellness Lab
A 1,177 sq ft. space combining lecture and hands-on learning with movable tables for 24 students. Adjacent wellness center allows fitness and performance assessments.
Human Performance Lab
A 2,258 sq ft. lab for testing cardiovascular health, muscular strength, body composition, and exercise physiology using DEXA, VO2, EKG, Biodex, Cosmed K5, and more.
Biomechanics & Motor Behavior Lab
A 2,531 sq ft. lab with motion capture, force plates, VR/AR systems, EMG, and reaction/balance testing equipment for research in human movement and skill learning.
Body Composition & Prep Rooms
Connected to research labs, this 210 sq ft. DXA room measures fat, muscle, and bone density for research and community services.
Exercise Biochemistry Lab
A 696 sq ft. wet lab with equipment for analyzing saliva, sweat, and blood, supporting faculty and student research in exercise and training biochemistry.