Our Services
Our Sport Health and Assessment Centre, of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, provides all aspects of physiological testing, data collection and data interpretation for individuals, athletes and coaches. Our testing ranges from field-based methods to gold standard laboratory-based methods. Post-testing, our experts provide simple and effective data analysis for athletes, coaches, and other members of the performance services team in order to provide appropriate training prescriptions.
Metabolic
Our metabolic testing services provide information regarding your body’s metabolism at rest or your body’s current fitness level. Through metabolic tests we are able to give you a better understanding of your body's energetic function.
Maximal Oxygen Consumption (VO2max) Testing - $200
This is the single best test for measuring aerobic fitness. With the metabolic system, we are able to measure the body’s ability to use oxygen at an efficient rate during muscular work. The maximal oxygen consumption value (VO2max) is a measure of the maximal rate at which oxygen can be taken in, transported and used to perform muscular work. It can be performed on a variety of modalities including treadmill or bike.
Information you will receive from this test includes:
- VO2max values, both absolute and relative
- Normative comparisons for your age and sex
- Heart Rate Max
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Threshold determination
- Heart Rate training zones
- Fat and carbohydrate usage
- Maximum ventilation
- Customized results package and follow up consultation
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 1 hour
Lactate Threshold Test - $250
Finger tip blood lactates help determine lactate/anaerobic thresholds. This test can be performed on either a treadmill or bike.
Information you will receive from this test includes:
- Lactate threshold determination
- Heart rates associated with lactate thresholds
- Peak heart rate
- Power output (watts) or speed (km/h) that lactate thresholds occur
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 1 hour
Note: Can be combined with a VO2max test for $400. A combination package can only be conducted at the same time if you select the bike for your test. Otherwise, the lactate and VO2max tests need to be booked on two separate days.
Resting Metabolic Rate Determination - $200
At rest, lying still and comfortably for 20-30 minutes, we can measure your exchange of gases to determine the number of calories your body burns while at rest. This resting metabolic rate caloric number can be used to give insight on the number of calories needed to achieve weight gain/loss goals or ensure your athlete is consuming enough calories for training.
For the best results this test should be completed first thing in the morning after an overnight fast.
Information you will receive from this test includes:
- Amount of calories at rest that you would expend in a day (Kcal/day)
- Resting metabolic measures (oxygen consumption, breathing rate)
- Estimation of % fat vs % carbohydrate you burn
What to bring:
- Comfortable clothes and water bottle
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 1 hour
Note: This test can be combined with the InBody body composition scan for $260 to help provide comprehensive understanding of your overall metabolic health.
Hydration + Sweat Testing
Every athlete loses fluid and electrolytes uniquely. Our sweat testing services allow you to quantify both how much you sweat (fluid loss) and how salty your sweat is (sodium concentration), so your hydration and fueling strategies can be precisely tuned for training and competition.
Sweat Concentration Test - $225
The amount of sodium you lose affects energy, performance, recovery, and how you feel. We are an authorized Precision Fuel & Hydration Sweat Test Centre. This test is performed at rest by using a quick, non-invasive test. We use small electrical currents to help induce sweating on the forearm. The sweat is collected and analyzed for sodium concentration.
You’ll get :
- Your exact sodium concentration (mg/L), so you can tailor the strength of your drinks.
- A personalized report and consultation with a hydration specialist.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 30-45 minutes.
Sweat Rate Test - $175
Sweat rate can influence your hydration and can change depending on the environment you do exercise. See what your sweat rate is by completing a 60-min prescribed vigorous workout where we track how much fluid you lose through sweating.
You’ll get:
- A personal sweat rate so you’ll know how much fluid to replace during training or your next race
- A personalized report and consultation with a hydration specialist
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 1.5 hours.
SWEAT CONCENTRATION AND SWEAT RATE TEST - $325
Everyone sweats differently – both in how salty their sweat is and how much fluid they lose. This test combines two key assessments:
- Sweat concentration test: A simple resting test to measure how much sodium (salt) you lost in your sweat.
- Sweat rate: A short workout where we track how much fluid you lose through sweating
You’ll get:
- Your sweat sodium concentration (mg/L)), so you can tailor the strength of your sport drink
- A personal sweat rate so you’ll know how much fluid to replace during training or your next race
- A detailed report and consultation with a hydration specialist
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 2 hours.
Body Composition Testing
Body composition testing provides insight into muscle mass, body fat, hydration and metabolic rate. This information can be used to establish a baseline and track changes related to health, fitness, training or performance over time.
InBody 380 Body Composition Scan - $100
The InBody 380 is a fast, non-invasive body composition scanner that uses a safe, low-level electrical signal through the hands and feet. It measures muscle mass, body fat, water levels, and estimated metabolic rate.
The scan takes only a few minutes and provides detailed results comparable to medical-grade body composition assessments. It is especially useful for monitoring changes in muscle, fat, and overall body composition over time.
InBody 380 options and pricing:
- Annual Package (4 scans) with a 30-minute debrief with an exercise professional - $300
- Single InBody 380 scan (includes a 30-minute debrief) - $100
What to bring:
- Comfortable and light clothes
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 45 minutes
Lower Body Muscular Strength & Power
We offer a variety of muscular strength and power testing. Specific testing may be recommended depending on your current health, occupation, or sport activity. If you want a more tailored approach that includes power, flexibility and/or muscular endurance, please see our Sport Performance packages.
FORCE PLATE JUMPS, FORCE-VELOCITY PROFILE AND LOWER BODY STRENGTH ASSESSMENT - $275
A series of body-weight and loaded jumps to develop a more accurate lower body strength/power profile to direct your training.
Force Plate Countermovement Jumps
Measures bilateral peak force, relative power, left–right force differences, and movement displacement during a vertical jump.
These force variables help identify how an athlete produces and absorbs force, and can be used to guide targeted training recommendations.
Force-Velocity Profile
Uses jump height with a variety of loads to create a force-velocity profile, identify force or velocity deficits and provide training recommendations.
Isometric Quad/Hamstring Strength
Measures the force rate development and peak force generated in a static position. This can identify potential areas of improvement in leg strength in relation to power profiles and activity specific training recommendations.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 1.5 hours
Anaerobic Power + Capacity
Wingate - $175
The wingate is an all-out intensity on a computerized cycle to test anaerobic power. We are able to determine peak power generation and the capacity to resist fatigue. Athletes wanting to establish and train their ability to generate power routinely use these tests, such as hockey players, figure skaters, wheelchair athletes, track cyclists, and downhill skiers.
The U of A has developed a special protocol used for hockey players that precisely simulates a shift in hockey and is the current test used by the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL. Testing lasts between 30-90 seconds (determined by sport).
What you will receive from this test:
- Peak Power in two ways, absolute (Watts) and relative (Watts/kg)
- Mean Power in two ways, absolute (Watts) and relative (Watts/kg)
- Fatigue Index, the % power drop off from peak
- Individualized comparison of results to elite level in that sport or activity, along with training program design such as strength, endurance and power.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 1 hour
SPORT TEAMS
Athlete Combine Testing - $50/athlete
Along with testing our varsity athletes year round, we also provide any amateur and elite teams or clubs with combine testing. The combine testing can be customized to your team and sport to include test determinations of anthropometrics, strength, power, endurance, speed, agility and flexibility. We are able to compare every individual with varsity level scores for each test.
Are there specific tests your club needs performed that are essential to your sport? Please inform us and we can cater to these tests.
Need us to come to you? We can pack up our gear and meet you in the Edmonton or surrounding areas for testing.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: Variable based on testing battery and group size
Note: Pricing may vary depending on group size and number of tests requested
Sport Performance
Sport Fitness - $400
The Advanced Sport Fitness Assessment combines the Advanced Fitness Test (General MSK, VO2max, and Body Composition) with up to 5 sport specific tests. These tests may be requested by a coach, trainer, athlete, or customized and tailored to your needs by our Exercise Physiology team.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, snacks, and electrolyte and/or carbohydrate drink
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 2.5 hours
Sport Fitness Pro - $475
The Advanced Sport Fitness Assessment PRO combines the Advanced Fitness Test (General MSK, VO2max, and Body Composition) with 6 to 10 sport specific tests. These tests may be requested by a coach, trainer, athlete, or customized and tailored to your needs by our Exercise Physiology team.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, snacks, and electrolyte and/or carbohydrate drink
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
Sports Skills - $200
The Sport Skills Test is a tailored suite of up to 5 field tests customized to your sport/training needs. These tests may be requested by a coach, trainer, athlete, or customized by our Exercise Physiology team. Examples of testing can include agility drills, sprints, power, balance, body composition, and a variety of strength and range of motion assessments.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks.
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time: 1 hour
Note: This package does not include metabolic testing or Wingates. If you are interested in these tests, we recommend the Advanced Sport Test series.
Sport Skill Pro - $250
The Pro Sport Skills Test is an expanded offer from our Sports Skills Test - meaning, we test from 6 and up to 10 tests customized to your sport/training needs. These tests may be requested by a coach, trainer, athlete, or customized by our Exercise Physiology team. Examples of testing can include agility drills, sprints, power, balance, body composition, and a variety of strength and range of motion assessments.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks.
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
Time:1.5 - 2 hours
Note: This package does not include metabolic testing or Wingates. If you are interested in these tests, we recommend the Advanced Sport Test series.
Rehab - referral required
Rehab assessments are conducted to assist with injury and rehabilitation treatment with referral from a physician, physiotherapist, or licensed healthcare professional. These assessments are not used to diagnose and you will not be provided a treatment plan directly from our testing team. A copy of results will be provided to the client and the referring practitioner where treatment plans/recommendations may be developed.
Note: Referral is required from either physician, physiotherapist, or other licensed healthcare professional to book rehab assessments.
Concussion Symptom Test (Buffalo Test) - $180
The Concussion Symptom Test tracks symptoms at various exercise intensities. This test helps establish progress/regression of concussion related symptoms and may be used for return to sport, work, or play protocols. Clients can expect to complete concussion cognitive and physical pre-screening and be on a spin bike or treadmill for upwards to 30 minutes.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
- Referral from practitioner
Time: 1.5 hours
Movement Assessment - $200
Our Movement Assessment has up to 5 referred physical tests that will help your referred practitioner develop a treatment plan and/or monitor progress. Tests are subject to vary depending on the condition of the client. Examples of tests may include mobility, strength, balance, and agility.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
- Referral from practitioner with requested tests
Time: 1 hour
Advanced Movement Assessment - $250
Our Advanced Movement Assessment conducts between 6 -10 referred physical tests that will help your referred practitioner develop a treatment plan and/or monitor progress. Tests are subject to vary depending on the condition of the client. Examples of tests may include mobility, strength, balance, and agility.
What to bring:
- Comfortable workout wear, appropriate footwear, water bottle, and snacks
- Signed consent and GAQ forms
- Referral from practitioner with requested tests
Time: 1.5 hours
Speed, agility and talent on display!
The KSR Fitness Testing team had an incredible session working with some of the most talented youth soccer players from Edmonton and the surrounding area.
Using advanced timing gates, we ran the athletes through high-performance field tests, including 20-meter sprints and T-tests, to map out their acceleration, top speeds and change-of-direction agility.
A shout out to our incredible crew who made this testing day a seamless success: our director, coordinator, practicum student and our KSR undergrads!
Want to baseline your team's athletic performance? Click the link in our bio to book a testing session with us or email ksrfts@ualberta.ca.