Kelly Perez

Kelly Perez (she/her/hers) is a Lecturer in the College of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation at the University of North Texas (UNT). With over two decades of experience in fitness instruction and health education, she teaches various fitness formats and contributes to wellness programs in higher education settings.

• Education: M.Ed. from Northern Arizona University, MPH from the University of Arizona
• Certifications: Personal Training, Health Coaching, Group Exercise Instruction

Her research interests focus on health promotion, wellness education, and fitness instruction methodologies. She has developed courses like Healthy Lifestyles and Worksite Wellness and managed the FIT program serving 6,000+ students annually.

Her professional background includes 12 years as a teacher and program coordinator in the Department of Health Sciences at Northern Arizona University, where she bridged K-12 education experience with university-level wellness initiatives.