Luke Pelton, CSCS

Luke Pelton is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Springfield College in Springfield, MA, where he completed his Doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology with a specialization in Sports Physiology. Additionally, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and serves as the Head Powerlifting Coach of Strong for Life Co., an online coaching business. As a doctoral student, Peltons teaching fellowship was in research and statistics, during which time he also received the 2022 NSCA Legacy Scholarship. Pelton has completed additional certification through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) as a Certified Sports Nutrition (CISSN) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Behavior Change Specialization (NASM-BCS) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES). Pelton completed his Master of Science degree in Sports Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning, as well as his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science at Hofstra University, where he served as an Adjunct Instructor and Head Coach of the Club Powerlifting team.