He holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology with and emphasis in Physical Education Teacher Education and a cognate in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University (WVU); an M.S. in Athletic Coaching Education (WVU); an M.S. in Human Performance/Sport Studies with and emphasis in Exercise Science from University of Tennessee-Knoxville; and a B.S. in Corporate Wellness and Adult Fitness with a minor in Training and Development from Winona State University. Langley is both a certified personal trainer (1997) and strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) (2003) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He maintains membership in NSCA, and NAKHE.