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
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