BIO

Anthony Campitelli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at the College of Idaho. He holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Science and an M.S. in Statistics and Analytics from the University of Arkansas, as well as an M.S. in Exercise Science from Eastern Washington University. His research focuses on physical function, cognition, and aging, with particular interest in developing innovative methods to assess and improve health outcomes in at-risk populations. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and regional conferences, and contributed to multi-year clinical trials investigating cognitive health interventions.

Anthony is dedicated to fostering critical thinking, student engagement, and applied learning through student-driven projects and research experiences. His teaching spans courses such as Motor Control and Learning, Research Methods, and Strength and Conditioning, blending foundational knowledge with real-world application. Guided by the belief that great teaching develops both content expertise and essential soft skills, he emphasizes teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in the classroom. Outside of teaching and research, Anthony is active in software development for educators and small businesses, and is an avid weightlifter.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Exercise Science, University of Arkansas, 2024

M.S., Biostatistics, University of Arkansas, 2024

M.S., Exercise Science, Eastern Washington University, 2017

B.A., Political Science, Eastern Washington University, 2012

SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH

Bellissimo, G., Bailly, A., Bourbeau, K., Mermier, C., Campitelli, A., Berkemeier, Q., Specht, J., Smith, J., Ducharme, J., Stork, M., Little, J., Kravitz, L., Magalhães, F., Gibson, A., and Amorim, F. Remotely instructed bodyweight interval training for adults with obesity. Frontiers in Physiology. [Accepted]

Gills, J. L., Jones, M. D., Campitelli, A., Paulson, S., Diehl, C. L., Rodgers, C., Madero, E. N., Myers, J., Bryk, K., Glenn, J. M., & Gray, M. (2024). Higher physical function yields better cognitive outcomes in middle-to-older high-risk adults. The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. [Accepted]

Myers, J., Bryk, K., Madero, E., McFarlane, J., Campitelli, A., Gills, J., Jones, M., Paulson, S., Gray, M., & Glenn, J. (2024). Initial perspectives from rural-residing adults on a digital cognitive health coaching intervention: Exploratory qualitative analysis. JMIR Formative Research, 8, e51400.

Paulson, S., Gills, J. L., Campitelli, A., Jones, M. D., Sanders, J. I., Glenn, J. M., Madero, E. N., Vincenzo, J. L., Walter, C. S., & Gray, M. (2023). Differences in habitual and maximal gait velocity across age groups: A cross-sectional examination. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 31(6), 923-929.

Campitelli, A., Gills, J.L., Jones, M.D., Paulson, S., Myers, J., Bryk, K., Madero, E.N., Glenn, J.M., Rodgers, C.H., Kempkes, J.A., & Gray, M. (2023). The effect of a digital health coaching and health education protocol on cognition in adults at-risk for Alzheimer’s. GeroScience, 45(2), 1147-1159.

Campitelli, A., Paulson, S., Gills, J.L., Jones, M.D., Madero, E.N., Myers, J., Glenn, J.M., & Gray, M. (2022). A novel digital digit-symbol substitution test measures processing speed in adults at-risk for Alzheimer’s disease: A validation study. JMIR Aging, 6(1), e36663.

Gray, M., Madero, E.N., Gills, J.L., Paulson, S., Jones, M.D., Campitelli, A., Myers, J., Bott, N.T., & Glenn, J.M. (2022). Intervention for a digital, cognitive, multi-domain Alzheimer risk velocity study: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 11(2), e31841.

Gills, J.L., Campitelli, A., Jones, M., Paulson, S., Myers, J.R., Madero, E.N., Glenn, J.M., Komorowski, J., & Gray, M. (2021). Acute inositol-stabilized arginine silicate improves cognitive outcomes in healthy adults. Nutrients, 13(2), 4272-4283.

Campitelli, A., Paulson, S., Vincenzo, J., Glenn, J.M., Jones, M.D., Powers, M., Gray, M. (2021). Sit-to-stand power across lifespan: A cross-sectional analysis. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Campitelli, A. (2025). Toward A Better Model of Metabolic Syndrome Severity. 2025 Northwest ACSM Annual Meeting, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA.

Campitelli, A. (2023). Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk: Takeaways From The DC-MARVel Study. Health Coaching and Aging Series, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.

Campitelli, A. (2022). Sex Differences and Practical Exercise Suggestions for Older Adults. Health Coaching and Aging Series, Neurotrack Technologies, Redwood City, CA.

Campitelli, A. (2021). Digital Cognitive Multidomain Alzheimer’s Risk Velocity Study: Preliminary Cognitive Findings. Company Meeting Presentation, Neurotrack Technologies, Redwood City, CA.

Campitelli, A. (2021). Lower Body Power and Physical Function. Graduate Student Seminar Series, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.

Campitelli, A. (2016). Statistical Analysis in Public Health Research. Department of Public Health Lecture, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Outstanding Student Research Award (2024) – Central States American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting

SEC Emerging Scholar Fellowship (2023-2024) – University of Arkansas

Outstanding Student Research Award (2023) – Central States American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting

Presidential Cup Research Award Finalist (2023) – Central States American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting

Graduate Student of the Year (2016-2017) – Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Eastern Washington University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

College of Idaho, Assistant Professor, Caldwell, ID: September 2024 – Present

University of Arkansas, Graduate Research Assistant, Fayetteville, AR: September 2020 – June 2024

University of Arkansas, Adjunct Professor/Instructor, Fayetteville, AR: September 2021 – June 2024

Eastern Washington University, Adjunct Professor/Instructor, Cheney, WA: September 2017 – June 2020

Eastern Washington University, Graduate Assistant, Cheney, WA: September 2015 – June 2017