FALMER CAMPUS
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
STOP 5: THE MEADS BUILDING
The Meads Building houses our state-of-the-art sport science labs which sport and exercise students use during their studies. The facilities are accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) and include a biochemistry lab, biomechanics lab, kinanthropometry lab, neuromusclar lab, psychology lab, physiology lab, blood analysis lab and an immersive environment lab. There is also a large sports hall in The Meads Building which is used by students for lessons, leisure and competitive sports.
Immersive environment lab
Located on level 1 the lab houses our Igloo 210 screen which recreates scenarios across multiple sport and health disciplines.
Research Laboratory
This lab on level 2 has a high-performance treadmill
Physiology lab
This lab on level 2 has bikes, treadmills and Douglas bags used by students for a range of physiology tests.
Environmental lab
On level 2 are two environmental labs which house the dual-purpose environmental chamber which can go from +55C down to -25C and replicate 5,000m of altitude.
Kinanthropometry lab
This lab on level 2 has baths used for a range of pre-heating and pre-cooling tests.
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Hear from Carlton, a sports coaching student, about the Meads Building