The Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory (EPNL) at ºÚÁÏÉç³Ô¹Ï offers Mobile Athlete Testing, bringing science-driven performance and health testing directly to your team or school.
This service is ideal for high school coaches, sport performance staff, athletic directors, or club program leaders who want to evaluate their athletes using research-grade tools without needing to leave their facility. Our expert team handles all logistics, including equipment, setup, testing, and interpretation of results.
Each testing session includes individual results reports, on-site education, and optional webinars for coaches, parents, and athletes to better understand how to apply the data.
Our Mobile Testing service features a customizable menu of assessments tailored to your group’s needs. Below are the core options:
Nutrition and Lifestyle
Dietary and Nutritional Reporting
- Assessed via validated questionnaires
- Tracks dietary intake, eating habits, and sports nutrition knowledge
- Tools may include food logs, food frequency questionnaires, and knowledge assessments
- Provides insight into fueling strategies and nutrition education opportunities
Demographic and Background Information
- Age, school, and grade level
- Sport, team, and position group
- Can be used to support longitudinal athlete monitoring
Body Composition and Anthropometrics
Height and Weight Measurement
- Collected using standardized stadiometer and scale
- Useful for growth tracking and strength-to-weight analysis
Body Composition Analysis
- Conducted using InBody Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) or ImpediMed Bioelectrical Impedance Spectroscopy (BIS), depending on availability
- Metrics include:
- Segmental lean mass
- Total body water
- Muscle-to-fat ratio
Performance Testing
Strength Assessment
- Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull (IMTP) or Isometric Belt Squat
- Quick assessment of maximal force production (peak and average force)
- Uses portable force plates for reliable, repeatable data
Power Assessment
- Countermovement Jump (CMJ) via force plates
- Metrics include:
- Jump height
- Peak power
- Reactive strength index (RSI)
- Concentric and eccentric impulse
Speed Assessment
- Linear sprint testing over 10, 20, 30, or 40 yards
- Measured using professional-grade laser timing gates
- Provides split times, maximum speed, and acceleration profiles
Agility Assessment
- Traditional change-of-direction drills, including:
- T-Test
- Pro-Agility (5-10-5)
- Evaluates footwork, reactivity, and deceleration control
All Mobile Athlete Testing visits include:
- Printed and/or digital reports for each athlete
- On-site education and feedback from EPNL staff
- Optional follow-up webinars for coaches, athletes, or parents
- Topics may include performance data interpretation, nutrition education, training strategies, and recovery best practices
To learn more about our services, check availability, or discuss how we can support your team’s goals, please contact us directly. We’re happy to work with coaches, athletic directors, or school administrators to design the best experience for your athletes.
Contact
Dr. Chad Kerksick
ckerksick@lindenwood.edu
(636) 949-4676
We offer flexible testing packages to meet the needs of teams, schools, and sport-specific groups. Below are examples of common setups, including our standard athlete testing battery.
Our most popular and comprehensive option for team-wide assessment. Includes:
Each athlete receives a complete performance report with practical feedback. Testing can typically be completed in approximately one hour per athlete, with the ability to assess up to 10 athletes per hour depending on setup and staff availability.
We encourage annual testing protocols to track development throughout an athlete’s high school career. Recommended testing periods include: