Biography
Dr. Luke is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Registered Kinesiologist (BACK) and Trainer of Fitness Leaders with BCRPA. He has been teaching and developing fitness leaders, personal trainers, kinesiologists and exercise specialists for 20 + years. In addition, he is directly involved in developing both in-class and on-line certification options for weight training instructors, personal trainers and older adult activity leaders
Education
- Ph.D. Exercise Physiology, Pedagogy (University of Idaho)
- M.Sc. Sports Science/Administration (University of Alberta)
- B.P.E. Physical Education (University of Alberta)
Areas of Expertise
Anatomy & physiology, exercise physiology, strength & conditioning, exercise rehabilitation and personal training
Memberships & Affiliations
Professional Certificates and Associations
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (National Strength & Conditioning Association)
- Registered Kinesiologist (BC Association of Kinesiologists)
- Coaching Association of Canada - Instructor
- Advanced Level Certification - Hockey
- Level 3 - Volleyball - Trainer of Fitness Leaders, Certified Personal Trainer (BC Parks & Recreation Association)
Courses Taught at TWU
- BIOL 241 Anatomy and Physiology
- BIOL 242 Anatomy and Physiology
- HKIN 470 Advanced Exercise Physiology