He completed his PhD at University of Technology, Sydney in Australia, and he is also an accredited Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator. He has previously worked at the University of Newcastle in Australia as a lecturer in Biomechanics, and an Assistant Professor in Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning at California State University, Northridge, before shifting to his current position at Fullerton. Dr. Lockie is has a variety of research interests, including: linear speed, change-of-direction speed, and agility; strength and power training; and performance analysis of different sports. His current research involves the analysis of law enforcement and tactical populations, including performance assessment, health screening, and training monitoring for recruits and custody/correctional populations.