Luke Chowning
Luke Chowning
Assistant Professor
Department
College of Education & Human Performance
Education
Ph.D. Exercise Physiology with a Research Focus in Biomechanics, Texas Tech University
M.S., Texas Tech University
B.S., Lubbock Christian University
Biography
Dr. Chowning is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education & Human Performance. His research focuses on biomechanical assessment of athletic performance, aiming to improve performance metrics and reduce the risk of injury.
Contact
Office Location: Kennedy Center
Phone: (605) 256-5177
Email
Website
- Biomechanics
- Research Methods
- Theory of Strength & Conditioning
- Applied Strength Training
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Testing and Prescription
- Biomechanics
- Athletic Performance
- Injury Prevention
- Jump-Landing
- Strength Training
- Dance Performance
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Hite, M.D., Simms, A.J., Chowning, L.D., Stewart, M.J., Harry, J.R. (2025). Differences in countermovement jump landing characteristics and joint work across levels of perceived effort. Journal of Biomechanics 184 (2025) 112645.
- Chowning, L. D., Krzyszkowski, J., & Harry, J. R. (2021). Maximalist shoes do not alter performance or joint mechanical output during the countermovement jump. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(1), 108-114.
- Chowning, L. D., Krzyszkowski, J., Nunley, B., Lanier, R., Gonzales, I., Calamoneri, T., ... & Harry, J. R. (2021). Biomechanical Comparison of Dominant and Non-Dominant Limbs During Leap-Landings in Contemporary Style Female Dancers. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science: Official Publication of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science.
- Chowning, L. D., Harris, K. N., Hite, M., Harry, J. R. Using momentum to optimize loaded jump training: A model statistic approach. National Strength & Conditioning Association National Conference. Las Vegas, NV. July 12-15, 2023
- Chowning, L.D., Krzyszkowski, J., & Harry, J.R. Maximal shoes do no alter performance or joint mechanical output during countermovement jumping. Mid-South American Society of Biomechanics Conference. Memphis, TN. February 20-21, 2020.