Katherine DeVivo
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Biography
Katherine DeVivo is an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science at Columbia College. She obtained her B.S. in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University with a minor in Adventure Fitness, and her MPH in Physical Activity and Public Health from the University of South Carolina (USC). She is currently finishing her PhD in Exercise Science at USC and will graduate in May 2025.
Katherine is interested in health promotion and behavior change such as physical activity promotion, sedentary behavior reduction, and weight loss. Additionally, her dissertation explored physical activity and movement behaviors among dog owners. She loves teaching and working with students to help them find their passion within the Exercise Science field!
Katherine loves to stay active by playing intermural sports, running, and going to barre. She is an avid reader, diehard Cleveland sports fan, and proud dog mom to sweet Sadie Mae (dachshund/beagle mix) and Kiba (German Sheppard/boarder collie mix).
Awards & Accomplishments
- M. Stuart Hunter Award for Outstanding Teaching in University 101 Nomination - January 2024
- 1st Place Award Winner – Three-Minute Thesis Competition at Discover USC 2021 - April 2021
- USC Nutrition Symposium Poster Presentation Popular Vote - October 2020
- 2020 Outstanding MPH PAPH Student Award - May 2020
- Mu Chapter of Delta Omega Honor Society - April 2020
Publications
- Jamieson S, DeVivo KE, Horn K, Moxley J, Pellegrini C. Effects of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Exercise Programs on Arthritis Related Symptoms. (2024). Physical Education, Sport and Health Culture in Modern Society, 1(65), 104-108
- DeVivo KE, Yang C, Pellegrini CA. Examining the agreement between the activPAL and ActiGraph accelerometers on daily movement behaviors among adults with total knee replacement. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour. Advance online publication
- Pellegrini CA, DeVivo KE, Kozak A, Unick JL. Bad Situation, Treat Yourself: A Qualitative Exploration of the Factors Influencing Healthy Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Health Psychol Behav Med. 2023;11(1):2182307.
- Pellegrini, CA, Wilcox, S, DeVivo, KE, Jamieson, S. Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Underrepresented Populations and Adults With Arthritis in Behavioral Interventions: A Scoping Review. Arthritis Care Res. 2023;n/a(n/a).
- Pellegrini CA, Brown D, DeVivo KE, Lee J, Wilcox S. Promoting Physical Activity Via Physical Therapist Following Knee Replacement: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. PM&R: The Journal of injury, function and rehabilitation. Published online Sept 15, 202
- Thiria E, Pellegrini CA, Kase B, DeVivo KE, Steck SE. Health Behavior and Anxiety Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Students, Faculty, and Staff at a US University. Journal of American College Health. 2022;0(0):108.
- Pellegrini CA, Lee J., DeVivo KE, Harpine CE, Del Gaizo DJ, Wilcox S. Reducing Sedentary Time Using an Innovative mHealth Intervention Among Patients with Total Knee Replacement: Rationale and Study Protocol. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 2
- Pellegrini CA, Powell SM, Mook N, DeVivo KE, Ehrlich-Jones L. Use of Physical Activity Monitors in Rheumatic Populations. Current Rheumatology Reports. 2018;20(12):72.