KATE O'FARRELL

Assistant Professor (Lecturer)

Health & Kinesiology

  • Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
    Health & Kinesiology
  • Adjunct Instructor
    Family Medicine & Public Health

BIO

Kate was born and raised in rural Alberta, Canada. Her passion for wellness brought her to the U where she received an MS in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Coaching Wellness. Kate's philosophy when it comes to health is that each individual has their own path to wellness and moving along that path should be an uplifting and enjoyable experience. All areas of wellness are connected and finding balance is about being mindful and motivated for change. Kate's favorite quote for wellness and for life is from Robert Fulghum: "Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw some and paint some and sing and dance and play and work everyday some." When it comes to teaching, Kate's goal is to help students find their own passion for health and wellness. That passion - no matter the specific path of the student - is something that we can all develop in order to make a better tomorrow.

INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
    Health & Kinesiology1 Jul 2023 - present
  • Adjunct Instructor
    Family Medicine & Public Health1 Jan 2023 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Instructor (Clinical)
    University of Utah, Health & Kinesiology1 Jan 2015 - 30 Jun 2023

DEGREES

  • PhD
    University of Utah, United States of America
  • MS, Coaching Wellness
    University of Utah, Exercise Physiology
  • BS, Exercise and Sport Science
    Brigham Young University
  • BA, French
    Brigham Young University

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • French
    Can read, write, speak and understand