Facilities and Resources
Opportunities to apply your skills
Great facilities and broad clinical training set us apart.
As you complete your degree, you’ll gain experience in athletic, nutrition and health care settings.
Health science facilities EXERCISE SCIENCE AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION facilities
Ann Kampeter Health Sciences Hall
You can find us in Ann Kampeter Health Sciences Hall, previously named the Professional Building.
Through a seven-figure donation, this place has a fresh look.
Inside Kampeter Hall are top-of-the-line equipment, research labs and learning spaces.
Come discover how Missouri State is investing in the future of health care.
Animal vivarium
Located in rooms 368 and 364, this is a standard facility for small animal housing and handling.
Approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), our vivarium can hold over 200 cages at full capacity.
It houses mice and rats for research and teaching purposes.
Biomolecular and nanomaterials characterization labs
Research on these topics occur in several labs spaces in Kampeter. These labs have all the proper equipment for this type of work.
Body Composition Laboratory
This unique lab scans for bone density and total body fat.
Cell biology labs
These labs have a prep room and space for research. Test and explore molecular biology, genetics, virology, DNA and more. They feature:
- Histological and immunofluorescent staining of cells
- SDS-PAGE
- Western blot analysis
Common equipment room
Another place for your research needs. It has:
- Three -80° Celsius freezers.
- Three centrifuges (clinical, mid-speed, and ultra).
- pH meters.
- Electronic balances.
Computer lab
Working on a class paper? Our computer lab in Kampeter has 15 stations for your academic needs.
You can print and scan documents, use software (Microsoft Office) and research information online.
Kitchen
If you are studying dietetics, you'll enjoy our newly renovated kitchen.
Explore kitchen design, equipment and general operations in courses, like DTN 330 Food Prep and DTN 437 Quantity Foods. It includes:
- A commercial kitchen for special course projects such as food demos.
- A computer lab and workroom specifically set up for dietetics students.
Molecular biology labs
These labs have a prep room and space for research. Test and explore molecular biology, genetics, virology, DNA and more. They feature:
- A wet lab area where samples can be prepped for analysis by microscopy
- Spectrophotometer
- UV transilluminator
- PCR thermocycler
Sports medicine teaching lab
Explore our newly designed 2,000 sq. ft. teaching space in KMPT 430.
This modern space hosts top-tier sports medicine courses, featuring state-of-the-art amenities and a versatile layout that supports various learning and clinical activities.
It features:
- An open floor plan. This flexible layout encourages collaboration and dynamic learning. With ample room for movement and interaction, you'll have easy adaptation to different class formats, from hands-on training to group discussions.
- A central classroom setting. The spacious classroom area is the focal point for all educational activities. It's perfect for lecture-style lessons, group workshops and interactive learning sessions.
- Private exam rooms. Need one-on-one practice or assessment? Engage in realistic, confidential patient interactions and hone your diagnostic skills in a professional setting.
Excel in sports medicine by using this facility for immersive experiences, from hands-on classroom learning to private practice. Learn new techniques and explore innovative treatments.
Tissue culture labs
Discover the inner-workings of cells and tissues in this lab. Features include:
- Two laminar flow hoods for tissue culture maintenance.
- Two CO2 incubators used for mammalian cell culture.
- An inverted phase contrast microscope for observing cell cultures.
- A liquid nitrogen Dewar for long term storage of cells.
Microscopy
Take a closer look at things with our array of microscopes.
In the microscopy research suite at Kampeter, you’ll find:
- Olympus BX60 system microscope.
- Olympus IX81 system microscope.
- Olympus IX70 system microscope.
McDonald Arena
Adaptive physical education lab
Work with accessible equipment and provide instruction to those with disabilities.
In KIN 468, you'll use this lab to work with clients from the Arc of the Ozarks who have developmental disabilities.
Exercise science labs
Learn about the inner-workings of exercise and fitness.
Our exercise science labs use different equipment and several rooms in McDonald Arena to educate you.
In KIN 210, you'll use the exercise science labs to study anatomy, physiology and the biomechanics involved in physical fitness.
Perceptual-motor development lab
A 1,600 square-foot space used as practicum experience.
In this lab, you'll remedy psychomotor and academic readiness skills for younger, at-risk children.