Volunteers needed for a human performance research study at UNLV

Do you have experience wearing body armor? Researchers in the Dept. of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at UNLV are conducting a study on the physiological differences between crouched and upright walking while wearing body armor.

The purpose of the study is to examine how much more strenuous walking in a crouch is compared to upright walking, and to determine how much lower body muscular strength is needed to perform well in a military-specific walking task.

You must meet the following eligibility requirements to be eligible for this study:

18-50-year-old male or female
Have experience wearing body armor, or external load
Comfortable performing high-intensity cardiovascular activity
Able to commit to three 1.5-hour testing sessions in the lab
In good health, without any serious medical conditions
Free of any running- or walking-related injuries that may interfere with completing the entire study

Participation is voluntary, but you will be compensated for your time. You will receive $35 per session for your first two sessions and $80 for your third session.