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  2. Jennifer Rudella; Ph.D.

Jennifer Rudella; Ph.D.

Types:

Bloomsburg University Employee
Title(s)
Associate Professor, Health Science
Education

D.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S., Exercise Science and Health Promotion, California University of Pennsylvania

B.S., Health and Physical Education, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 

Contact Information

Courses Most Commonly Taught

  • HLTH 105 Introduction to Health
  • HLTH 214 Planning and Assessment in School Health Education
  • HLTH 310 CPR and First Aid Instructor Training
  • HLTH 330 School Health Programs
  • HLTH 334 Teaching of Nutrition and Consumer Health
  • HLTH 336 Teaching Drug Education
  • HLTH 341 Teaching Human Sexuality
  • HLTH 470 Sex Education for Health Sciences
  • HLTH 485 Professional Field Experience for Health Science

Areas of Expertise

  • School Health education
  • School Health education pedagogy

Student Assisted Projects & Presentations

  • Utilizing an assessment intervention for Pre-Service HPED Teachers. (2019-2020) Research Project
  • American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Tobacco Cessation $3,000 Mini Grant (2020) LHU Press Release https://www.lockhaven.edu/News/alagrant_03.05.20.html
  • Rudella, J., & Mohn, C. (2019). Exploring key stakeholder’s perceptions of youth at-risk behaviors. Presentation at 2019 Pennsylvania Public Health Conference, Lancaster, PA.
  • Mohn, C. (2019). Exploring key stakeholder’s perceptions of youth at-risk behaviors. Presentation at 2019 Celebration of Scholarship, Lock Haven, PA.
  • Wendling, K, Paredes, A., David, M., Harrison, S., Register, M., Barto A., Kehoe, G., McMahon, B., & Rudella, J. (2019). Lycoming county’s youth development task force (YDTF) tackles issues faced by today’s youth [Part of Keynote Address]. Presentation at 2019 Pennsylvania Public Health Conference, Lancaster, PA.

Professional Publications

  • McMahon, B., Rudella, J., McMahon, M., Wendling, K., Paredes, A., & Register, M. (2020). Community-based participatory research: Engaging youth to provide perspective on risk and protective factors. Journal of School Health, 90(9), 673-682.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2018). Using interactive video games to enhance physical activity among children. In H. J. Brewer & M. R. Jalongo (Eds.). Physical Activity and Health Promotion in the Early Years: Effective Strategies for Early Childhood Educators (pp.93-112). New York, NY: Springer International Publishing.
  • McMahon, B., Rudella, J., Mohn, C. (2018). Youth perspectives about their risk behaviors and mental health needs. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 89(Supplement 1), A-85.
  • Rudella, J., Butz, J. (2018). Apple TV in Health and Physical Education. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 88(2), 12.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2017). Gamification in physical education. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 87(2), 17.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2017). Google sites for e-portfolios. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 87(1), 10.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2016). Just dance now app. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 86(2), 7.
  • Butz, J., & Rudella, J. (2016). Promoting social justice through technology. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 86(1), 5.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2015). Exergames: Increasing physical activity through effective instruction. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 86(6), 8-15.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2015). Free websites for health educators. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 85(3), 6.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2015). Online assessment tools. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 85(2), 5.
  • Rudella, J. (2015). Using school culture and climate to create a positive learning environment. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 85(1), 29-33.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2015). Using videos for peer and self-assessments to meet common core standards. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 85(1), 6.
  • Rudella, J. (2014). Assessment in dance-based exergames. Pennsylvania State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 84(3), 6.
  • Thorp, J. (2013). Engaging students in physical education: Recommendations for secondary programs. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 26(1), 8-13.
  • Thorp, J. (2013). Technology tie-in: Using the Nintendo Wii as a resource of physical activity. In J. P. Isenberg, & M. R. Jalongo (Eds.), Creative thinking and arts-based learning: Preschool through third grade (6th ed.) (pp.179-180). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. (This publication is a technology entry located in a chapter of an edited book)

Professional Presentations

  • Butz, J., & Rudella, J. (2019). Technology in health and physical education. Presentation at 2019 PSAHPERD Annual Convention, Lancaster, PA.
  • Rudella, J., & Mohn, C. (2019). Exploring key stakeholder’s perceptions of youth at-risk behaviors. Presentation at 2019 Pennsylvania Public Health Conference, Lancaster, PA.
  • McMahon, B., & Rudella, J. (2018, April). Youth perspectives about their risk behaviors and mental health needs. Presentation at SHAPE America National Convention, Nashville, TN.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2018, November). Apple TV in the health and physical education classroom. Presentation at PSAHPERD Annual Convention, Seven Springs, PA.
  • Rudella, J. (2018, June). Technology in health education. Presentation at PSAHPERD south central regional health and physical education workshop, Lancaster, PA.
  • Butz, J., & Rudella, J. (2017, November). Personalizing health-related fitness through constructivist teaching. Presentation at PSAHPERD Annual Convention, Valley Forge, PA.
  • Rudella, J., & Butz, J. (2014, June). Effective implementation of exergames in K-12 physical education. Presentation at Keystone Health Promotion Conference, Harrisburg, PA.
  • Rudella, J. (2013, November). School culture and climate: How is learning affected? Presentation at Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Valley Forge, PA.
  • Thorp, J., & Phillips-Shyrock, S. (2012, June). Using the Nintendo Wii as a resource for physical activity. Presented at Keystone Health Promotion Conference, Harrisburg, PA.

Community/Professional Service

  • Board of Directors, PSAHPERD
  • Health Committee Member, PSAHPERD
  • Health Education State Standards Revision Committee, Pennsylvania Department of Education and PSAHPERD
  • Assessment Toolbox Committee, Pennsylvania Department of Education and PSAHPERD