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| Kim McNally, Lecturing Fellow, Senior
 Dr. McNally is a Senior Lecturing Fellow in the Department of Health, Wellness & Physical Education and teaches courses on the physical and mental health benefits of exercise. Dr. McNally earned a BS in Psychology from Duke University, an MS in Exercise Science from the University of Florida and an EdD in Exercise Science from UNC Greensboro. Dr. McNally also completed a Certificate in Core Public Health Concepts from UNC Chapel Hill and previously held personal training and wellness coaching certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine.
Dr. McNally has served as a student advisor for several health and exercise-related student organizations, Bass Connections teams, and Graduation with Distinction theses. She has collaborated on various scholarly projects such as developing a Physical Activity Counseling curriculum for the Pediatric Residency program and an Exercise Physiology curriculum for the Duke Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Beyond her academic roles, Dr. McNally started her career on the business side of exercise and health science, working as a Fitness Director for a residential obesity center and a regional health club chain and then later as a national Director of Operations before returning to graduate school for doctoral studies. Dr. McNally was also an elite track athlete, qualifying for the NCAA and USA Track & Field Championships and the US Olympic Trials.
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Teaching (Fall 2026):
- PHYSEDU 207.01, EXERCISE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Synopsis
- Wilson Rec 020, TuTh 11:45 AM-01:00 PM
- (also cross-listed as NEUROSCI 244.01, PSY 214.01)
- Keywords:
- Chronic Disease • Exercise • Public Health • Well-being
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