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Melissa Cox, Ph.D.

Melissa Cox, Ph.D.
Hi, I’m Melissa Cox! I’ve always enjoyed being active and exercising. When I was in college, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to major in so I kept going to my advisor and asking about different majors. Eventually she asked what I liked to do and when I told her I enjoyed exercising, she pointed me toward Kinesiology. I received my BS in Kinesiology from The University of Alabama. I continued my education at The University of Alabama and received my MA in Health Studies. Once I completed that, I decided I might as well get my PhD! So, I earned my PhD from The University of Alabama in Kinesiology. My dissertation focused on physical activity of rural adolescents. I’m so glad I found this area of study! It has led me to meeting wonderful people and working in many places. I’ve worked at a hospital-based wellness center then in academia for almost 25 years. Besides exercising, I enjoy traveling, reading, cooking healthy meals, and being with my family.
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