Bob Pettitt was appointed as Dean for the School of Health Sciences at Salt Lake Community College in June 2021. He has consulted national and international sports programs along with law enforcement and military groups. He attained the rank of full professor at two different universities, is a former department chair, and a former director of research & sponsored projects. His research has been funded by organizations such as Force Science®, MOXY Monitors, and the NIKE Sport Research Lab.

He holds a PhD in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Utah, is Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He has published over 90 peer-review articles, given over 100 presentations, and is author of two books: Exercise Physiology Laboratories (2009) and Critical Speed (2023).