Istanbul Gedik University Faculty of Sport Sciences Performance Laboratory is a center that conducts advanced research in the areas of sports performance enhancement, recovery strategies, and injury prevention. Our mission is to optimize human performance by analyzing the effects of various interventions on athlete health and performance and translating scientific findings into practical applications.
Our laboratory not only contributes to scientific research but also offers hands-on learning opportunities for students. Both undergraduate and graduate students have the chance to reinforce their theoretical knowledge through tests and practical applications conducted in the lab, allowing them to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
A wide range of assessments is conducted in our laboratory to comprehensively evaluate athlete performance. Physiological and anthropometric evaluations such as aerobic and anaerobic threshold measurements, blood lactate level analysis, body composition assessment, and subcutaneous fat percentage measurements are performed. Additionally, physiological parameters like heart rate and blood pressure, along with physical performance metrics such as balance, flexibility, strength, and power, are meticulously analyzed. These assessments aim to optimize the overall health and performance levels of athletes.
Moreover, our laboratory encourages the participation of students and academics in ongoing research projects, providing them with the opportunity to directly contribute to scientific studies. With the innovative research and application opportunities we offer, our lab not only serves our university but also acts as an essential resource in the field of sports science.
As Istanbul Gedik University Faculty of Sport Sciences Performance Laboratory continues to advance under the guidance of scientific knowledge to enhance sports performance and health, it makes a significant impact in the field by supporting athletes, students, and academics.
Key Equipment and Technologies
- Treadmill (used for aerobic threshold measurements)
- Monark 939E Aerobic Test Ergometer, 1400 Watts (used for aerobic threshold measurements)
- Wingate 894E Bicycle, Monark, Sweden (used for anaerobic threshold measurements)
- Lactate Analyzer, EKF, Germany (used for blood lactate level analysis)
- Skinfold calipers (used for subcutaneous fat percentage measurement)
- InBody Body Composition Analyzer (used for body composition assessment)
- Blood pressure monitor and stethoscope (used for blood pressure measurement)
- Polar heart rate monitor (used for heart rate measurement during activity)
- Y Balance Test kit (used for balance assessment)
- Sit-and-reach test kit (used for flexibility assessment)
- Handgrip dynamometers (used for isometric forearm strength measurement)
- Leg dynamometers (used for leg strength measurement)
- Vertical jump test device (used for explosive power assessment)
Asst. Prof. Seyed Houtan Shahidi
Head of the Sports Performance Laboratory