Nicole Peritore
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
Education
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Ph.D., Communication, General
University of Kentucky, 2016
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MS, Kinesiology and Exercise Scien
University of Kentucky, 2012
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BA, Education, General
University of Kentucky, 2007
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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Excellence Award for Service
College of Education, 2021
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Faculty Service Award
College of Education, 2021
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Faculty Service Award Nomination
Augusta University / College of Education, 2021
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Faculty Teaching Award Nominee
Augusta University COE, 2020
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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KNHS 2100
Introduction to Nutrition
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KNHS 4370
Stress and Emotional Health
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KNHS 4380
Sub Abuse and Health Ed
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KNHS 4313
Community and Public Health
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INQR 1000
Fund. of Academic Inquiry
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KNHS 3440
Health Promotion Design
Teaching Interests
Community health; Health promotion; Nutrition
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The mentorship maze: Navigating the undergraduate-researcher quandary, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Extension as a backbone support organization for physical activity promotion: A collective impact case study from rural Kentucky., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Community-Wide Efforts to Improve the Consumer Food Environment and Physical Activity Resources in Rural Kentucky, 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Examining Key Stakeholder and Community Residents’ Understanding of Environmental Influences to Inform Place-Based Interventions to Reduce Obesity in Rural Communities, Kentucky 2015, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Social Marketing Campaign at Farmers’ Markets to Encourage Fruit and Vegetable Purchases in Rural Obese Counties, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Built environment; Access to healthy choices; food insecurity
Department Service
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Kinesiology Research Day
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Department Faculty Search Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Wellness Fair
2019 - 2019
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Elementary (K) Class Presentation
2018 - 2018
Role: Other
University Service
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Community Service Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Athletics Committee, Senate
2019 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Community Service Committee
2019 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
