Luke Pelton
Luke Pelton
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science / Human Performance Lab Coordinator
- Doctor of Philosophy, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 2023
- Master of Science, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., 2017
- Bachelor of Science, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., 2014
Luke Pelton has taught exercise science, statistics, and research methods courses in higher education since 2015, and currently serves as the department’s Biomechanics specialist. Pelton's research broadly focuses on the intersection of neuromuscular physiology, reproductive endocrinology, and resistance training methods, bridging the gap between clinical and performance applications. He has presented on these topics at a number of academic conferences. Outside of Springfield College, he serves as the head of coaching education of Strong for Life Co., an online strength training platform.
Research Interests
- Neuromuscular physiology
- Biomechanics
- Reproductive endocrinology
- Resistance training
- Sarcopenia
Courses Taught
- AEXS 319: Kinesiology
- AEXS 335: Measurement & Statistics in Exercise Science
- AEXS 380: Fundamentals of Training for Health & Performance
- AEXS 620: Genetics for Exercise Science
- AEXS 622: Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics
- RSCH 610: Foundations and Methods of Research
Certifications and Memberships
- National Strength & Conditioning Association - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- International Society of Sports Nutrition - Certified Instructor of Sports Nutrition
- Behavior Change Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Corrective Exercise Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Executive Committee - American College of Sports Medicine, New England Chapter
- Teaching Biomechanics Interest Group - American Biomechanics Society
- Human Enhancement Drugs Network - member
- American Physiological Society - member
- Clinical Exercise Physiology Association - member
Selected Works
Presentations
- Forming Cross-Bridges: Discrepancies Between Research and Applied Practice in Muscular Performance. Being prepared for presentation at: 2024 NEACSM Fall Conference.
- In the Lab vs. In the Trenches: Evidence vs. Anecdote. Tutorial lecture. Presented at: 2023 NEACSM Fall Conference.
- Pelton LM, Fields J, Nitzsche E, Pelton JA. (2022). Impacts of cannabis use timing, biologic gender, and iron sport participation on perceived recovery. Presented at: 2022 NEACSM Fall Conference.
- Pelton LM, Mullin EM. (2021). The relationship of anabolic-androgenic steroids and sexual health among male competitive strength athletes. Presented at: 2021 ACSM Annual Meeting.
Publications
- Hutchinson J, Murphy J, De Lucia B, O’Neill E, Curtis D, Mellano K, Pelton L, Coker N. Effects of preferred vs. nonpreferred music on bench press performance: A replication and extension study. Communications in Kinesiology, 1(6). https://doi.org/10.51224/cik.2024.60
- Pelton LM, McMahon E. The current state of the sports science field and careers. NSCA Coach, 2023;10(4):4-9.
- Pelton, LM, Maris, SA, Loseke, J. The effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids on gene expression in skeletal muscle: A systematic review. International Journal of Exercise Science, 2023;16(3): 53-82.
- Pelton, LM, Mullin, EM. The relationship of anabolic-androgenic steroids and sexual health among male competitive strength athletes: 1138. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2021;53(8S):368.
- Ghigiarelli JJ, Fulop AM, Burke A, Ferrara A, Sell KM, Gonzalez AM, Pelton LM, Zimmerman JA, Coke S, Marshall D. The effects of whole-body photobiomodulation light-bed therapy on creatine kinase and salivary interleukin-6 in a sample of trained males: A randomized, crossover study. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2020. https://doi: 10.3389/fspor.2020.00048.
- Ghigiarelli JJ, Pelton LM, Gonzalez AM, Fulop AM, Gee JY, Sell KM. Effects of a 6-week bench press program using the freak bar in a sample of collegiate club powerlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2018;32(4):938-949.
