Daily physical activity is something I am very passionate about; the physical and psychological benefits are endless. My goal is to help others adopt physical activity for a lifetime and enjoy the process.
Kelly Allums Featherston, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
- Faculty
Dr. Kelly Featherston has collected several degrees in her pursuit of lifelong learning. Along the way, she has gained valuable work experiences that will help her prepare East Texas A&M students for their next chapter in life. She is excited to share her love of movement with East Texas A&M students as a faculty member in the Department of Health and Human Performance.
A Conversation with Dr. Featherston
What draws you to your discipline?
Daily physical activity is something I am very passionate about; the physical and psychological benefits are endless. My goal is to help others adopt physical activity for a lifetime and enjoy the process.
What has been your favorite course to teach?
The course I am most excited to teach is Adapted Physical Education. I enjoy teaching children and young adults of all abilities how to make physical activity a lifetime skill, and I have some exciting plans for this class. I’m excited to see the experiences that East Texas A&M undergraduate students have during this course.
Tell us about a project you are currently working on or recently completed.
Community engagement is something I am very passionate about. What are we doing this for if we cannot use our skill sets to impact others positively? Â This semester, I hope to bring together local Special Olympic athletes and East Texas A&M undergraduate students for community events that get all groups up and moving! Stay tuned!
Educational Background
- EC-12 Teacher Certification, Physical Education, 2016
- Ph.D., Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University, 2012
- M.S., Movement Science, Barry University, 2008
- B.A., Psychology, Arkansas Tech University, 2006
Awards and Honors
- Teacher of the Year, Kimball Elementary School, 2020
- Scientific Advisory Board, Fitnessgram
Research Interests
- Exercise promotion in youth
- Fitness assessment special populations
- Childhood obesity prevention
- Teacher preparation, physical education