About

Dr van den Hoek's research explores strength adaptation and expression across the lifespan. Dan is particularly interested in the factors that influence strength performance for strength sports athletes (weightlifting, powerlifting, para powerlifting). Dan also investigates how exercise can be used in rehabilitative and performance settings.

Engagement Areas

Available for postgraduate supervision

Links

We have built national and international collaborations to develop, understand, and apply research findings.

Awards and Honours

Vice-Chancellor's Staff Excellence Award for Community Engagement
Australian Catholic University (Australia, Brisbane) - ACU, 2019
Faculty of Health Science Staff Values Award
Australian Catholic University (Australia, Brisbane) - ACU, 2019
Faculty of Health Science Staff Values Award
Australian Catholic University (Australia, Brisbane) - ACU, 2021
Excellence in teaching for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Deakin University (Australia, Burwood), 2016
Half Blue award for outstanding achievement in Wheelchair AFL
University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC, 13/11/2025

Organisational Affiliations

Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science

Past Affiliations

Australian Catholic University (Australia, Brisbane) - ACU

Deakin University (Australia, Burwood)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy
Feb-2014–16-Mar-2018, Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin University (Australia, Burwood)
Master of Business Administration
03-Feb-2025–30-Jun-2026, Master of Business Administration (MBA or MBA), University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - UniSC
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
2012–2013, Master Degree, Deakin University (Australia, Burwood)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
2009–2011, Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) , Deakin University (Australia, Burwood)
Certificate IV Leadership and Management
2020–2021