Duston Morris

Department Chair & Associate Professor, Health and Wellness Coaching

School of Integrated Health School of Integrative Health
dmorris@muih.ndm.edu 410-532-5013
Duston Morris
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Biography

Dr. Duston Morris is the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Coaching. With more than 20 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and training across a variety of health and sport-related programs, Dr. Morris is dedicated to advancing evidence-based approaches to health and well-being. His research explores the connections between exercise, physical activity, and multiple dimensions of well-being, as well as the relationship between athletic identity and health outcomes. His work focuses on identifying behavioral primers that support positive health behaviors and promote overall well-being. More recently, Dr. Morris has developed a research interest in examining how Health and Wellness Coaching, particularly group coaching approaches, can facilitate effective goal planning and goal attainment among individuals living with brain injuries.

Education

  • B.S. in Psychology from the University of Missouri; M.S. in Leisure Behavior and Recreation from the University of Missouri; Ph.D. in Health Behavior and Health Promotion from the University of Arkansas.

Certifications & Licensure

  • CHES, ACE-HWC

Research

Interests

  • Health and Wellness Coaching; Athletic Identity; Exercise and Physical Activity, Health Promotion

Publications

  1. Rose, S., Goins, M., Jamerson, K., Morris, D., Sego, A., Demers, D. (2025). The Benefits of Campus Prevention Programs: Impacting Student Awareness and Wellness Perceptions. International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce 6(1), 215-228.
  2. Jordan, K. J., Dailey, D., Elliff, T. L., Marks, S., Morris, D., Park, A., Traywick, L., Murphy. T. (2025). Needs Assessment of Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia in Arkansas. MedCrave Online Journal of Public Health 14(1), 37-43. Needs assessment of informal caregivers of people with dementia in Arkansas
  3. Helms, K., Morris, D. (2024). Creating Athletes for Life. SHAPE Arkansas Journal. Home | ShapeAR (shapearkansas.com)
  4. Helms, K., & Morris, D. (2026). Enhancing Athletic Identity and Perceived Physical Ability Through Organized Running Events: Implications for Health Behavior. Journal of Public Health Issue Practices 10(1): 255. https://doi.org/10.33790/jphip1100255
  5. Brantley, S., McClellan, R., Gregg, B., Rainey, J., Morris, D. (2023). The Value of Health Literacy in Communication Sciences and Disorders Programs. Perspectives, SIG 10 Issues in Higher Education, 1-19.https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_PERSP-22-00091
  6. Missenda, M., Morris, D., Nault, D. (2023). Herbal supplement use for evidence-based indications in US adults: An analysis of national survey data. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2022.0722
  7. Hill, E., Hill, L., Morris, D., Duncan, M., Haegele, J., Helms, K. (2022). Using Triathlon Camp to Develop Youth Life Skills among Diverse Campers. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (sagamorepub.com)
  8. Morris, D., Marshall, A., Demers, D. (2022). Determination of Exercise Predictors of Self-reported Sexual Performance among Healthy Adults. Current Overview on Disease and Health Research, 4, 31-55.https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/codhr/v4/2216A
  9. Morris, D., Dobbins, L., Brewer, J., Duncan, M. (2019). In Meg Duncan (Ed.), Splash Spin Sprint: Triathlon Principles for Elementary Students (1st ed., pp. 302). Colorado Springs, Colorado: USA Triathlon. SPLASH, SPIN, SPRINT: Triathlon Principles for Elementary Students: Morris, Duston, Dobbins, Liz, Brewer, Joan, Duncan, Meg: 9798860429758: Amazon.com: Books
  10. Morris, D., Duncan, M. (2018). In Meg Duncan (Ed.), Splash Spin Sprint: Camp Manual (1st ed., pp. 101). Colorado Springs, Colorado:https://www.teamusa.org/~/link.aspx?_id=E098CF6CD0294F2396F257731F15BBC7&_z=z

Presentations

  • Rose, S., Goins, M., Jamerson, K., Morris, D., Sego, A., Demers, D. (2025). The Benefits of Campus Prevention Programs: Impacting Student Awareness and Wellness Perceptions. International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce 6(1), 215-228.
  • Jordan, K. J., Dailey, D., Elliff, T. L., Marks, S., Morris, D., Park, A., Traywick, L., Murphy. T. (2025). Needs Assessment of Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia in Arkansas. MedCrave Online Journal of Public Health 14(1), 37-43. Needs assessment of informal caregivers of people with dementia in Arkansas
  • Helms, K., Morris, D. (2024). Creating Athletes for Life. SHAPE Arkansas Journal. Home | ShapeAR (shapearkansas.com)
  • Brantley, S., McClellan, R., Gregg, B., Rainey, J., Morris, D. (2023). The Value of Health Literacy in Communication Sciences and Disorders Programs. Perspectives, SIG 10 Issues in Higher Education, 1-19.
  • https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_PERSP-22-00091
  • Missenda, M., Morris, D., Nault, D. (2023). Herbal supplement use for evidence-based indications in US adults: An analysis of national survey data. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2022.0722
  • Hill, E., Hill, L., Morris, D., Duncan, M., Haegele, J., Helms, K. (2022). Using Triathlon Camp to Develop Youth Life Skills among Diverse Campers. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (sagamorepub.com)
  • Morris, D., Marshall, A., Demers, D. (2022). Determination of Exercise Predictors of Self-reported Sexual Performance among Healthy Adults. Current Overview on Disease and Health Research, 4, 31-55.
  • https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/codhr/v4/2216A
  • Morris, D., Dobbins, L., Brewer, J., Duncan, M. (2019). In Meg Duncan (Ed.), Splash Spin Sprint: Triathlon Principles for Elementary Students (1st ed., pp. 302). Colorado Springs, Colorado: USA Triathlon. SPLASH, SPIN, SPRINT: Triathlon Principles for Elementary Students: Morris, Duston, Dobbins, Liz, Brewer, Joan, Duncan, Meg: 9798860429758: Amazon.com: Books
  • Morris, D., Duncan, M. (2018). In Meg Duncan (Ed.), Splash Spin Sprint: Camp Manual (1st ed., pp. 101). Colorado Springs, Colorado:
  • https://www.teamusa.org/~/link.aspx?_id=E098CF6CD0294F2396F257731F15BBC7&_z=z

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching; International Coaching Federation; National Commission for Health Education Credentialing; American Council on Exercise
  • American Public Health Association

Awards

  • Outstanding Faculty Award; Exceptional Faculty Award; Scholarship Excellence Award-Nominee; Teaching Excellence Award-Nominee