Michele L. Duffey

Michele L. Duffey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at The Pennsylvania State University's College of Health and Human Development. She serves as the Director of the Kinesiology Physical Activity Program (KPAP) and holds the position of University Faculty Senate Secretary for 2024-25. Her work focuses on improving physical fitness and wellness through exercise and behavior change initiatives within the Penn State community.

Education

• M.S. in Health & Exercise Science, Wake Forest University (1997)
• B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, The Pennsylvania State University (1995)

Research & Specializations
Michele specializes in physical activity programming, wellness education, and health behavior change. She leads KPAP, which delivers general education curriculum and Exercise is Medicine on Campus programs to enhance community health outcomes.

Affiliations

• Faculty Senate / HHD Shared Governance
• Center for Fitness and Wellness
• Exercise is Medicine on Campus

Administrative Roles
Duffey oversees KPAP's operations and contributes to institutional governance through her role as University Faculty Senate Secretary.