Mark Kelley

Mark Kelley is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Exercise Science Program at the Division of Biological and Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He has been affiliated with Pitt-Bradford since 2004, previously serving as Director of Sports Medicine (2004-2013) and leading the development of the Exercise Science major in 2013-2014.

• Education: Ph.D. in Leadership for Higher Education (Capella University), M.S. in Exercise and Wellness Promotion (Slippery Rock University), B.S. in Sports Medicine, and Master of Studies in Law (University of Pittsburgh)

Dr. Kelley founded the Exercise is Medicine on Campus program at Pitt-Bradford, recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine, which earned multiple awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) from 2018-2023. He also received the American College of Sports Medicine's Exercise is Medicine Ambassador recognition.

Scientific awards and recognitions include

• ACSM Bronze Campus Award (2018)
• ACSM Silver Campus Award (2019)
• ACSM Gold Campus Awards (2020-2023)
• Covid Conqueror Award (2021)
• Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Teaching Award (2013)
• Chairs Faculty Teaching Award (2018)

Additional contributions

• Director of Freshman Seminar program (2009-2012)
• Head girls cross country coach and assistant track and field coach at Bradford Area High School
• Certificates in Organizational Leadership and Ethics (2020), Diversity and Inclusion (2021), and Physical Activity and Public Health Specialist (2023)