Kelly Perez
Lecturer
University of North Texas
Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation
(940) 565-2629
Email: Kelly.Perez@unt.edu
Education
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MPH, University of Arizona, 2019
Major: Public Health
Specialization: Health Promotion Emphasis
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MEd, Northern Arizona University, 1997
Major: Elementary Education
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BS, Northern Arizona University, 1992
Major: Elementary Education - Extended Major (BSED)
Licensures and Certifications
- Master Certified Health Coach, Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. (2024 - Present).
- Certified Wellness Practitioner, National Wellness Institute. (2023 - 2028).
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, NBHWC and National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). (2025 - 2028).
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified, Precision Nutrition. (2023 - 2025).
- Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.. (2020 - 2025).
Professional Memberships
- National Wellness Institute. (June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2028).
Teaching
Teaching Experience
- HLTH 1100 - School and Community Health Problems and Services, 1 course.
- HLTH 1900 - Principles of Health, 12 courses.
- HLTH 2200 - Family Life and Human Sexuality, 4 courses.
- HLTH 4300 - Workplace Wellness, 4 courses.
- HLTH 4360 - Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, 2 courses.
- HLTH 4600 - Behavioral Change Strategies in Health Promotion, 10 courses.
University of North Texas
Research
Published Intellectual Contributions
- , , , , , Perez, K. (2025). Squires, N. D., Samander, A., Locke, S., Zuest, L., Lee, S., Perez, K., & Clifford, D. (2025). Examining the Effects of an e-Learning Course on Body Appreciation and Weight Stigma. Journal for Advancing Sport Psychology in Research, 5(1), 36–49.. 5 (1) 36-49. https://jaspr.scholasticahq.com/article/140665-examining-the-effects-of-an-e-learning-course-on-body-appreciation-and-weight-stigma
Journal Article
Service
University Service
- Committee Member, Wellness Advisory Board. (August 15, 2023 - January 15, 2025).