Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory
The SMART Laboratory serves as the primary research facility for faculty and students in the undergraduate and master's degree programs in Athletic Training and Kinesiology.
Mission
The mission of the SMART Laboratory is to encourage evidence-based practice by combining quality research with clinical practice through multiple avenues of scientific inquiry. The laboratory facilitates a collaborative atmosphere where both faculty and student initiated activities work toward decreasing injury risk and advance the well being of physically active individuals of all ages. The SMART Laboratory aspires to have a strong emphasis on seeking and procuring funding to assist and promote its activities.
Vision
The Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory at George Mason University strives to enhance the quality of life for all physically active individuals through the development and improvement of methods for the prevention, recognition, and treatment of injury and disease.