Kristen Pepin

Kristen Pepin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education at Rhode Island College. She earned dual BS degrees in Health Education and Physical Education from RIC in 2006, followed by a 2011 MEd in Physical Education (Adventure Education specialization) from Plymouth State University and a PhD in Education (Higher Education specialization) through the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College. Her dissertation focused on undergraduate student wellness using phenomenological methods.

As program coordinator, she teaches courses spanning teacher preparation, community health and wellness, and coaching minors, including classes like Introduction to Movement Sciences, Kinesiology, and Conditioning for Personal Fitness. She emphasizes the mind-body connection, integrating movement into pedagogy.

Her research interests center on:

• Student wellness and holistic development
• Inclusive physical education practices
• Adventure-based learning methodologies
• Curriculum design in health and movement sciences

Kristen remains actively involved with her alma mater and balances academic work with outdoor activities, often hiking New England trails with her family and dogs.