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Dr. Dan van den Hoek is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), School of Health. He holds a PhD in Health Science (Exercise and Nutrition) from Deakin University (2018), alongside a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Exercise Science. Prior to UniSC, he was a lecturer and program coordinator at Australian Catholic University. His research focuses on strength adaptation across the lifespan, para-powerlifting performance analysis, and exercise’s role in managing psychosocial health. He consults for World Para Powerlifting and is an editor for PeerJ Life and Environment.
- Education:
- PhD in Health Science (Deakin University, 2018)
- M Clin Ex Phys (Deakin University)
- B Ex Sp Sci (Deakin University)
Research Interests: Strength sports performance analysis (powerlifting/para-powerlifting), factors predicting competitive success, exercise for mental health, and sports-related concussion. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals like the British Medical Journal and Sports Medicine.
Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021)
- Australian Catholic University Staff Excellence Awards (2019–2021)
Teaching and Projects: Coordinates the Bachelor of Sports Studies program. Supervises honors and HDR projects on topics like mental toughness in ultra-endurance athletes and para-sports concussion. Active in interdisciplinary research with biomedical science and psychology.
Professional Roles: Consultant to World Para Powerlifting, accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), and member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
