Alan Walker

Dr. Alan Walker serves as Chair and Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Lebanon Valley College (LVC), where he is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). He leads both the undergraduate Exercise Science program and the new M.S. in Exercise Science—Sport Performance degree, directly collaborating with LVC athletic teams to optimize training through scientific performance monitoring and data-driven coaching recommendations.

His academic credentials include:

• B.S. from Salisbury University
• M.S. from Rutgers University
• Ph.D. from Rutgers University

Dr. Walker's research centers on training load monitoring, athlete performance testing, and resistance training, with specialized focus on sex differences in physiological responses and biomarker applications. His work examines how cumulative training demands impact health and performance in soccer players, dancers, and triathletes, translating findings into practical coaching strategies for injury prevention and performance enhancement.

Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent investigation of longitudinal biomarker trends, psychological states, and sex-specific adaptations across sports seasons. Key themes include acute:chronic workload ratios in soccer, hormonal responses in dancers, and triathlete monitoring systems that integrate physiological and psychological metrics for optimal performance.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• Excellence in Teaching Award from LVC’s National Society of Leadership and Success (2022)
• Educator of the Year Award (2020)

Dr. Walker actively mentors students through research projects in the Exercise Science programs, guiding them in performance testing methodologies and data interpretation. While specific grant funding isn't detailed, his work with LVC athletic teams involves direct implementation of training load monitoring systems for real-time coaching applications.

He operates within LVC's athletic performance infrastructure, utilizing AHPP 210 as his research base to conduct field studies with select teams. This integrated lab environment bridges academic study with practical athletic performance, featuring biomarker analysis, resistance training protocols, and sport-specific physiological testing for soccer, dance, and triathlon disciplines.