About
Dr. Amber Chelette joined the faculty of Ouachita's Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Studies in 2015.
Amber has taught various courses within the department and emphasizes hands-on learning
and community engagement. She has conducted research regarding fitness programs for
college students as well as individuals with disabilities.
She lives in Arkadelphia with her husband, Adam, who is a youth pastor, and their
children, Josie and JAC. They also have three dogs.
Fun Facts
If you were anything other than a professor, what would you be and why?
If I ever left academia, I would probably start a non-profit for assisting people
with disabilities in leading a healthy lifestyle
Do you have a favorite place on campus?
I love how beautiful our campus is in general. There is always so much color in every
season.
What do you like to watch in your free time?
I love a good murder mystery, and I enjoy historical docu-dramas.
Areas of Expertise
Areas of Expertise:
- Motor Development
- Gait Biomechanics
- Health for Special Populations
- General fitness and wellness
- Program management
Credentials/certifications:
- Certified Personal Trainer (American College of Sports Medicine)
- Certified Inclusive Trainer (American College of Sports Medicine)
- Autism Exercise Specialist (American College of Sports Medicine)
Involvement
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- Central States, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- Society for Health And Physical Education
- National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education
- Exercise Is Medicine (EIM) - Committee member
- Fit 5 Group Exercise Program at Group Living - Founder and director
- Accelerating Disability Inclusion Grant, UAB and NCHPAD, 2020 Miracle Leagues of Arkansas
- Volunteer
- Special Olympics Arkansas - Volunteer and special projects
- Homeschool Physical Education program - Director
