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Jessica Peacock serves as Associate Provost for Academic Innovation and Professor of Exercise Science in the College of Arts & Sciences at Shenandoah University, holding this position since 2014.
Her educational credentials include:
- B.S. in Psychology and Sociology, Virginia Tech
- M.A. in Community Counseling, West Virginia University
- M.S. and Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Sport and Exercise Psychology emphasis), West Virginia University
Her research centers on behavioral and psychological dimensions of exercise science, with concentrated expertise in exercise psychology, behavior change mechanisms, clinical weight management protocols, sport psychology interventions, and athletic performance optimization. This work integrates counseling methodologies with kinesiology to address health behavior modification and elite performance enhancement.
Her distinguished professional recognition includes:
- Inaugural American Kinesiology Association Writing Award (2011)
Additional certifications encompass National Certified Counselor status (2014-present), ACSM/NPAS Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist certification (2018-present), and former ACSM Certified Health and Fitness Specialist (2005-2017).
