Cal Poly Humboldt Human Performance Lab

10/13/2026

Behind the Scenes & Bloopers | 2026 ACSM EIM-OC Mascot Challenge | Cal Poly Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Exercise is Medicine® On Campus team is creating a video for the 2026 ACSM EIM-OC Mascot Challenge.
Each year, the American College of Sports Medicine invites registered EIM-OC campuses to create a short video highlighting physical activity and their campus initiatives.

This year’s theme is: “Active Living in a Tech-Driven World.”
Our final video will introduce the Cal Poly Humboldt Daily 5K and show how we move beyond simply promoting exercise to helping people participate in and monitor a measurable exercise dose.

Creating a 90-second video required multiple takes, a few missed lines, unexpected moments, and plenty of laughter. This video shares some of our favorite behind-the-scenes moments and bloopers from filming day.

Special thanks to our EIM-OC student leaders and to the student volunteer who brought Lucky Logger to life. Wearing and moving in the mascot costume was one of the most challenging jobs of the day—our Lucky volunteer was definitely the filming-day MVP!

Stay tuned for our completed 2026 ACSM EIM-OC Mascot Challenge video.

07/23/2026

Congratulations to Oh Byung Kwon, former President of Cal Poly Humboldt Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC), and his research team for earning 1st Place in the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine's Independent Data Exploration and Analysis (IDEA) Project!

As AI continues to shape the future of medicine, initiatives like the Independent Data Exploration and Analysis (IDEA) Project at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine are preparing students to confidently navigate a data-driven healthcare landscape.

This year, first-year medical students Jon Baker, Erin Halligan, Nick Hosilyk and Oh Byung Kwon were voted first place by a panel of judges as the best research presentation. For the group, the experience was more than a class assignment. It demonstrated that with curiosity, teamwork and the right tools, students can tackle complex research questions and contribute to the future of evidence-based medicine.

🔗 Read more at: https://bit.ly/3RS1lwK

05/11/2026

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IdeaFest, students in the Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) club showcased their work, demonstrating how student-led initiatives can create real impact.

Supported annually by the CPS Scholars Program, these students promote health and physical activity across campus through initiatives like the weekly Daily 5K.

Their efforts have helped Cal Poly Humboldt earn Gold Level recognition as an EIM-OC campus for four consecutive years.

Thank you, CPS, for empowering student leaders to turn ideas into action.

*Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) is a global initiative led by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

05/02/2026

Cal Poly Humboldt School of Applied Health students proudly presented their research posters at 🎓✨

IdeaFest is Cal Poly Humboldt’s annual, campus-wide showcase celebrating student, faculty, and staff research and creative projects—from scientific studies to performances and digital innovation. It’s a signature event where the campus community comes together to share ideas, discoveries, and creativity.

We’re also excited to highlight that our Exercise Health
Great job representing the School of Applied Health and advancing the mission of Exercise is Medicine!


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04/21/2026

Exercise is Medicine On Campus 💪

Today in our KINS 379 lab, students participated in a comprehensive fitness assessment, including body composition (BIA), flexibility, balance, and reaction time.

These types of tests are most meaningful when interpreted against normative data—allowing us to understand where an individual stands relative to established standards.

At Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Performance Lab, we have been collecting and building this type of data over many years, providing a valuable reference for evaluation and education.

This is where testing becomes insight.
This is where data becomes meaningful.



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04/13/2026

🎉 Proud Moment for Cal Poly Humboldt! 🎉

We’re excited to share that Cal Poly Humboldt has once again earned GOLD-level recognition from the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) program for 2026–2027 🏅

This marks our 4th consecutive year at Gold Level, reflecting our continued commitment to making physical activity a standard part of campus life 💪🌿

From Daily 5Ks to campus-wide wellness initiatives, this achievement is the result of the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff who believe in the power of movement for health and well-being.

We’re also honored to be recognized among leading institutions worldwide and look forward to celebrating at the upcoming ACSM Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City!

Let’s keep moving, Humboldt! 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️


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04/12/2026

Captured earlier this year by our amazing campus photographer, Kellie Brown.
Thank you, Kellie, for always capturing such meaningful moments in our classes!

These photos are from a Resistance Training Testing Lab in
KINS 379 – Exercise Physiology.

As you can see, students were highly engaged—
actively participating, encouraging one another,
and at the same time approaching the testing process with focus and precision.

Moments like these reflect more than just physical effort—
they show discipline, collaboration, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

Learning the science, applying it in real time,
and supporting each other through the process—

This is what exercise science education looks like in action. 💪
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04/09/2026

Just shared a short video from our KINS 425 Strength & Conditioning lab exploring jump performance and the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC).

In this session, we look at three key movements:
• Squat Jump (pure concentric force)
• Countermovement Jump (SSC contribution)
• Drop Jump / RSI (reactive ability and timing)

What makes this interesting is not just how high someone jumps, but *how* that performance is produced — whether through force, elastic energy, or rapid force transmission.

This particular case highlights an important concept:
An athlete can demonstrate strong power output, yet still show limitations in reactive strength and SSC efficiency.

That distinction is critical for both performance analysis and program design.

We'll share more content like this as part of our ongoing work connecting biomechanics, physiology, and practical training applications.



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04/07/2026

KINS 379 Exercise Physiology Lab Activity: Astrand Cycle Ergometer Maximal Test 🚴‍♀️

Kinesiology courses consistently include a high proportion of student-athletes each year, and their performance clearly reflects their training background.

In particular, members of the .crew have repeatedly demonstrated outstanding performance across semesters. Producing 250–300 watts—levels not commonly seen in the general female population—these results highlight a very high level of conditioning and preparation.

A great example of exercise physiology in action.








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04/01/2026

As part of the KINS 379 Exercise Physiology lab, we conducted a VO₂max test demonstration—one of the most fundamental assessments in exercise science.

Using our newly acquired COSMED metabolic cart and treadmill, this session focused on demonstrating how maximal oxygen uptake is measured and interpreted. VO₂max represents a core concept in exercise physiology, reflecting the integrated function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during maximal effort.

This demonstration provides a critical bridge between theoretical concepts and real-world physiological assessment, helping students better understand how key variables are measured in practice.

We are grateful to Cal Poly Humboldt for supporting our program with state-of-the-art equipment that makes this level of instruction possible.



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