Rate My Professor Luke Del Vecchio

Dr. Luke Del Vecchio is a Senior Lecturer in Human Sciences within the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University. He earned his PhD from Central Queensland University with a focus on concurrent training in masters athletes, a Master of Exercise Science from Edith Cowan University, a Graduate Diploma of Science and Bachelor of Science from the University of Wollongong, and a Graduate Certificate in Disaster and Emergency Management from the University of Technology Sydney. Possessing over 17 years of experience as a health and exercise science professional, Del Vecchio has taught, led, motivated, and conducted research in diverse environments, including medical and government programs. He is recognized for his passion for evidence-based practice and aptitude for tertiary-level, fast-paced, and diverse education. Before joining Southern Cross University, he served as a Casual Academic in the School of Health and Human Services at Central Queensland University from 2016 to 2018.

Del Vecchio's research specializations include exercise physiology, sports science, exercise performance, strength and conditioning, plyometrics, biomechanics, and anthropometrics. His academic interests center on the functional benefits of modified martial arts training for older adults, training adaptations in masters athletes, and striking kinetics of Olympic and combat sport athletes. Notable publications encompass 'Quantifying Head Impacts in Elite Muay Thai: A Case Study Using Instrumented Mouthguards' (2026), 'Precision, least significant change and validity of body composition estimates from bioelectrical impedance analysis, 3D-optical scanning, and dual X-ray absorptiometry' (2026), 'The Validity of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Compared to a Four-Compartment Model in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review' (2026), 'Concussion Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours Among Australian Taekwondo Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study' (2025), 'Exploring oxygen uptake efficiency slope (OUES) as an accessible marker of aerobic fitness in middle-aged adults' (2025), 'Mixed methods strength training for the masters Athlete: A Review' (2013), and 'Managing risks of training with kettlebells to achieve optimum benefits' (2017). His publications have received 277 citations and 59,995 reads on ResearchGate. Del Vecchio is a member of the Resilient Ageing in Supportive Environments research team and has contributed to Southern Cross University teaching and learning grants.