Faculty Member

Melani Kelly

Education

PhD, University of Kansas, 2021

Major: Exercise Physiology

MS, West Texas A&M University, 2015

Major: Sports and Exercise Science – Sport Management

BS, Eastern Washington University, 2013

Major: Athletic Training

Teaching

EXSC 1097

Fitness for Life, Summer 2026

EXSC 4700

Advanced Gross Motor Assessment, Spring 2026

EXSC 4300

Research Methods in Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation, Spring 2026

EXSC 2500

Sports Medicine, Spring 2026

EXSC 2500

Sports Medicine, Spring 2026

Presentations

Worley, Riann , Standifird, Tyler , Kelly, Melani , Creer, Andrew , Dispennette, Kathryn , ACSM Annual Meeting, "Impact of nutrition on clubhead, ball speed, and mood in division I collegiate golfers", ACSM, SLC, UT. ()
Rick, Rebecca , Thomas, Jason , Kelly, Melani , Creer, Andrew , ACSM Annual Meeting, " Total Energy Expenditure and Intake During and After a 240-Mile Trail Ultramarathon", ACSM, SLC. UT. ()
Laing, Porter , Kelly, Melani , Creer, Andrew , Guthrie, J , Miller, C , Palmer, J , Seeley, Matt , ACSM Annual Meeting, "Urinary Biomarkers of Cartilage and Bone Metabolism during Ultramarathon Running", ACSM, SLC, UT. ()
Barrett, Jamison , Ogden, Lucy , McClellan, Stetson , Stonely, Bradon , Kelly, Melani , Draper, Shane , Creer, Andrew , National ACSM Annual Meeting, "High-dose sodium supplementation on cardiovascular, thermoregulatory, and hydration Responses while cycling in the heat.", ACSM, SLC, UT. (May, 2026)
Kelly, Melani , Interprofessional Exertional Heat Illness Conference, "Debrief Panel Discussion_ Post-Simulation", UATA, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. (December, 2025)
Kelly, Melani , Interprofessional Exertional Heat Illness Conference, "Exertional Heat Stroke Treatment From Sideline to Emergency Department (Simulation on Schedule)", UATA, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. (December, 2025)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Creer, Andrew , Kelly, Melani , Rosales, Alejandro , Levanger, Malone , Hart, Dallin , Schoeller, Dale , Shriver, Tim , Thomas, Jason , Ruby, Brent , "Total Energy Expenditure and Intake During a 161-km Mountain Ultramarathon" (vol. 1). International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/20/6/article-p869.xml
Kelly, Melani , Emerson, Dawn , Torres-McGehee, Toni , Uriegas, Nancy , Smith, Matthew , Kloesel, Kevin , Smith, Allison , "Self-reported exertional heat illness and risk factors among collegiate marching band artists" .
Creer, Andrew , Robison, Kamiry , Clawson, Alec , Foote, Nate , Moody, Christian , Kelly, Melani , (2024) "Gastrointestinal Responses And Hydration Status In Mountain Ultramarathon Runners" (Issue: 10S, vol. 56). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0001058156.48878.f1
Liptrap, Haley , Ballenger, Taylor , Uriegas, Nancy , Kelly, Melani , Torres-McGehee, Toni , Yeargin, Susan , Emerson, Dawn , (2024) "Perceived Thermal Comfort Of Collegiate Marching Band Artists Completing A Heat Acclimatization Protocol" (Issue: 10S, vol. 56). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0001061708.59424.77
Ballenger, Taylor , Liptrap, Haley , Uriegas, Nancy , Kelly, Melani , Torres-McGehee, Toni , Emerson, Dawn , (2024) "Thermoregulatory Responses In Collegiate Marching Band Artists During A Proposed Heat Acclimatization Protocol" (Issue: 10S, vol. 56). Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0001054404.36338.d4
Kelly, Melani , Emerson, Dawn , McDermott, Brendon , Atkins, Whitley , Butts, Cory , Laursen, Mark , Troyanos, Chris , Duckett, Andrew , Siedlik, Jacob , "Gastrointestinal cell injury and perceived symptoms after running the Boston Marathon." .