Biography
Dr. Mark P. Kelly has been involved with the health and fitness field for more than 35 years; as faculty in colleges and universities; professional presenter, lead investigator for infomercial products, personal trainer, group exercise leader, weight loss specialist, coach; and as an athlete who achieved a national ranking (6 th in 25-29) in duathlons in 1993, winning body builder, and even a former fitness model. He received his B.S. in Kinesiology and Psychology from UCLA, his M.S. degree from Louisiana State University, Health Science Center in Physiology, and a Ph.D. in Exercise Science &Education Administration from the University of New Orleans. More recently he received a B.S. in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University for corporate wellness.
Prior to and during the pandemic he developed an at-home Exercise Physiology and Physiology lab book, which allows the student to learn about many different systems by performing tests on themselves! In addition to this, he finished the course- Project B.O.N.E.- Beating Osteoporosis with Nutrition and Exercise. It is a comprehensive course with a manual, narrated PowerPoint presentations, nutrition and exercise videos, and an assessment system and instructional video. He developed a 4 level (bone stress) assessment and exercise system for osteoporosis trainers. Recently the NSCA and ACE have accepted it for CEUs (accredited educational program). He is currently finishing the medical fitness programs Alzheimer’s disease, known as Project M.I.N.D.- Making Interventions against Neural Degeneration, and Project L.I.P.O.- Lessons In Preventing Obesity. It focus is on clinical obesity versus weight loss. Previously he developed a comprehensive performance training system called “Train SMART”- Scientifically Measured Aerobic and Resistance Training. It has systems for strength, muscular endurance, and cardiorespiratory endurance. He has been a research scientist for universities and many infomercial projects. He is on the advisory board for the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the Medical Fitness Education Foundation and has many articles in multiple national scientific publications. He has served at Saddleback Church (Lake Forest) in the Daniel Program as a health and wellness advisor.
Mark was an exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise where he produced many workshops, webinars, presentations at conferences, and training videos. He has spoken nationally and internationally on a wide variety of topics, including exercise and aging, and exercise and brain functions both of which were given in Hong Kong. He currently speaks and produces continuing education products on the uses of exercise and nutrition for clinical purposes, and its impact on the brain and body. Mark is a professor in several colleges and universities in Orange County, CA., where Principle-Centered Health- Corporate Wellness & Safety operates. He is still a competitive bowler, trail, and obstacle-course runner.
Degrees Earned
- Ph.D., Education Administration and Exercise Physiology, (May, 2007) University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. (Collaborative degree program)
- M.S., Physiology, (May, 1992) Louisiana State University- Medical Center, New Orleans
- Exercise Physiology- (1988) MS program, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
- B.S.- Occupational Safety and Health, (March, 2019). Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL.
- B.S., Kinesiology and Psychology, (June, 1986) University of California, Los Angeles
Courses Teaching
- MSCE 587: Advanced Exercise Physiology for Sport
- MSCE 587: Biomechanics for Sport