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Travis Peterson serves as an Associate Professor in the Kinesiology and Health Science department at Utah State University, where he returned to full-time teaching in 2016 after administrative roles including Vice Provost and Founding Department Head of Nursing and Health Science. Previously, he held faculty and leadership positions at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and Illinois State University.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (Statistics and Nutrition), Brigham Young University, 2001
- BS in Exercise Science, Utah State University, 1995
Dr. Peterson's research centers on experiential learning methodologies to enhance student engagement and motivation. He implements team-based service learning projects that integrate real-world health challenges into coursework, positioning himself as a mentor and facilitator rather than a traditional instructor. This pedagogical approach aligns with his membership in the American Public Health Association and focuses on developing students' capacity to impact society through health education.
His publication history shows an evolution from physiological research on physical activity and body composition in women (2000-2010) toward educational leadership and policy (2011-2013). Early works examined television viewing, diet, and exercise effects on women's health metrics, while recent contributions address curriculum development and academic governance within higher education.
Among his notable recognitions:
- Distinguished Service Award (2011, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs)
- College Outstanding Faculty Award (2010, University Colorado at Colorado Springs)
- Student Outstanding Faculty Award (2010, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs)
- Fellow - Emerging Leaders Program (2009, University of Colorado System)
- Master Teacher Award (2006, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs)
- Outstanding Faculty Award (2005, College of Nursing and Health Sciences)
- Outstanding Teacher Award (2005, College of Nursing and Health Sciences)
Dr. Peterson has supervised over 40 graduate students in Kinesiology and Health Science, with recent completions spanning 2020-2025. His course HEP 5300 (Grant Writing for Health Educators) demonstrates commitment to developing students' research funding skills, though specific grant awards to him are not documented in the provided materials.
