Curriculum Vitae Steriani Elavsky

A. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Steriani Elavsky, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Kinesiology
The Pennsylvania State University
268-B Recreation Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: (814) 865-7851

Fax: (814) 865-1275
E-Mail: sxe16@psu.edu

B. EDUCATION
2006
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Department of Kinesiology and
Community Health, emphasis in Exercise Psychology)
2002
Master of Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Department of Kinesiology and
Community Health, emphasis in Exercise Psychology)
2000
Magister of Arts, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic (Czech language and literature, English as a
second language)
C. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
C.1. Pennsylvania State University
2013-present
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
2012-present
Kinesiology Honors Adviser
2006-2013
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
C.2. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2003-2006
Research Assistant, Beckman Institute of Advanced Science and Technology (NIA funded project
studying neurovascular coupling in aging with optical methods)
2004-2006
Research Assistant, Department of Kinesiology (interventionist and coordinator of Physical Activity and
Multiple Sclerosis (PhAIM-S) exercise trial)
2001-2004
Research Assistant, Department of Kinesiology (NIA funded projects examining physical activity and
fitness effects on physical, psychological, and neurocognitive functiontioning [Illinois Active Aging 2;
Illinois Active Aging Plus])
2001-2002
Graduate Assistant, Department of Kinesiology (Lifetime Fitness Program an exercise program for
older adults)
2001
Instructor, Department of Kinesiology (Sports Fitness Program - a summer sports camp for children aged
6-14)
D. UNIVERSITY TEACHING
D.1. Pennsylvania State University
2013-2014
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Kines 600, Thesis Research
Kines 422, Physical Activity Interventions
Kines 321, Psychology of Movement Behavior
Kines 494H, Honors Thesis
Kines 496, Independent Study
Kines 395, Internship Hours in Kinesiology
2012-2013
Nurs 596, Independent Study
Kines 600, Thesis Research
Kines 422, Physical Activity Interventions
Kines 497G, Physical Activity Measurement
Kines 496, Independent Study
Kines 495, Internship Hours in Kinesiology
2011-2012
Kines594, Research Readings
Kines 596, Independent Study (Moe Kishida, Exploring biomarkers of health outcomes in women
undergoing the menopausal transition)
Kines 422, Physical Activity Interventions
Kines 496, Independent Study
Kines 495, Internship Hours in Kinesiology
2010-2011
Kines 597C, Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical activity and Aging
Kines 422, Physical Activity Interventions
Kines 496, Independent Study
Kines 321, Psychology of Movement Behavior
2009-2010
Kines594, Research Readings
Kines 596, Independent Study (Dominica Bernardo, Understanding physical activity behavior through
positive psychology)
Kines 496, Independent Study
2008-2009
Kines 422, Physical Activity Interventions
2007-2008
Kines 422, Physical Activity Interventions
Kines 321, Psychology of Movement Behavior
Kines 596, Independent Study (Catherine Goffreda, Early childhood exercise; Ijnanyah Wingate, Stress
and exercise)
Kines 496, Independent Study
2006-2007
Kines 321, Psychology of Movement Behavior
Kines 596, Independent Study (Brady Slater, Self-efficacy and physical activity in older adults)
Kines 496, Independent Study
D.2. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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2002-2003
Kines 247, Introduction to Exercise and Sport Psychology (teaching assistant)
2000-2002
Kines 100, Aerobics
Kines 101, Conditioning and Weight Control
E. UNIVERSITY SERVICE
E.1. University, College, and Department Committees Served
E.1a. Pennsylvania State University
2013-2014
HHD College Curriculum Committee (member)
HHD College Diversity Committee (member)
Kinesiology Curriculum Committee (member)
Kinesiology Candidacy Exam Committee (member)
Harris Lecture Series Committee (member)
2012-2013
HHD College Diversity Committee (member)
Kinesiology Curriculum Committee (member)
Kinesiology Candidacy Exam Committee (member)
Kinesiology Laboratory Course Committee (member)
Harris Lecture Series Committee (member)
Psychology of Movement Doctoral Candidacy Committee (member)
2011-2012
Department Head Search Committee (member)
HHD College Diversity Committee (member)
Kinesiology Diversity Committee (member)
Kinesiology Candidacy Exam Committee (member)
Harris Lecture Series Committee (member)
Psychology of Movement Doctoral Candidacy Committee (member)
FAAR Review Committee for Fixed-Term Faculty (member)
2010-2011
Kinesiology Advisory Committee (member)
Harris Lecture Series Committee (member)
Faculty Search Committee, Social Cultural Aspects of Physical Activity (member)
Psychology of Movement Doctoral Candidacy Committee (member)
FAAR Review Committee for Fixed-Term Faculty (member)
2009-2010
Kinesiology Advisory Committee (member)
Harris Lecture Series Committee (chair)
Kinesiology Candidacy Exam Committee (member)
Faculty Search Committee (member)
Psychology of Movement Doctoral Candidacy Committee (member)
2008-2009
Harris Lecture Series Committee (chair)
Faculty Search Committee (member)

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Psychology of Movement Doctoral Candidacy Committee (member)
2007-2008
Kinesiology Awards Committee (chair)
Harris Lecture Series Committee (member)
Kinesiology Candidacy Exam Committee (member)
Faculty Search Committee (member)
Psychology of Movement Doctoral Candidacy Committee (member)
2006-2007
Kinesiology Awards Committee (member)
Harris Lecture Series Committee (member)
Psychology of Movement Doctoral Candidacy Committee (member)
E.1b. University of Illinois
2003-2006
Graduate Student Representative, Aging Initiative Executive Committee
E.2. Thesis, Dissertation, and Graduate Committees
E.2a. Pennsylvania State University
2013-2014
Moe Kishida, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Dominica Bernardo, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Benjamin Webb, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Ryan Rosendale, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Jaclyn Maher, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Brady Slater, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
2012-2013
Moe Kishida, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Dominica Bernardo, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Benjamin Webb, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Amanda Hyde, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Jaclyn Maher, Masters Thesis Committee (member)
Brady Slater, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
2011-2012
Moe Kishida, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Dominica Bernardo, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Benjamin Webb, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Jennifer DiNallo, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Amanda Hyde, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Brady Slater, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
2010-2011
Dominica Bernardo, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Justin Swartzwelder, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Jennifer DiNallo, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Catherine Goffreda, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Brady Slater, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Erica Rauff, Masters Thesis Committee (member)

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Amanda Hyde, Masters Thesis Committee (member)
2009-2010
Justin Swartzwelder, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Jennifer DiNallo, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Catherine Goffreda, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Erica Rauff, Masters Thesis Committee (member)
Brady Slater, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
2008-2009
Justin Swartzwelder, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Miranda Kaye, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Jennifer DiNallo, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Catherine Goffreda, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Erica Rauff, Masters Thesis Committee (member)
2007-2008
Justin Swartzwelder, Masters Thesis Committee (chair)
Miranda Kaye, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Jennifer DiNallo, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
Catherine Goffreda, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
2006-2007
Miranda Kaye, Doctoral Dissertation Committee (member)
E.3. Undergraduate Research and Honors Thesis
E.3a. Pennsylvania State University
2013-2014
Independent study: Mark Orloski, Ebenezer Berhanu, Jessica Duhala
Honors thesis: Brian Gross
2012-2013
Independent study: Joe Feret, Courtney Smeltzer, Jane Ikpeme, Jessica Wilson, Ebenezer Berhanu
2011-2012
Independent study: Lauren Gross, Alexandra Lunardi, Lauren Frank, Hilary Kimble, Jenna Adams,
Catherine Reale
2010-2011
Independent study: AmandaSue Gubich, Kimberly Secord, Ashley Blake, John Sartor, Sean Emerick,
Jaclyn Maher, Nisha Thiliani, Allison Whittington, Kaitlyn Fingerhut, Hilary Kimble, Gabrielle Romano,
Dominique DeFrain
Noll Endowment for Undergraduate Research (supervisor for Gabrielle Romano)
2009-2010
Independent study: Elisabeth Carr, Michelle Fatokun, AmandaSue Gubich, Courtney Kurelja, Bridget
Pryal, Kimberly Secord
2008-2009
Independent study: Jaclyn Maher, Lisa Herbert, Elisabeth Carr, Graham Smialowski, Matthew Waxman,
Nicole Cimiluca, Kristina Larsson
2007-2008
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Discovery Summer Research Grant (supervisor for Emile Ott)
2006-2007
Joelle Makon, Summer Research Opportunities Program (mentor)
Independent Study: Emile Ott, Hugaisa Villanueva, Karly Mozdzen, Tom Fiki
E. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
F.1 Peer-Reviewed and Invited Book Chapters
2014
Doerksen, S., & Elavsky, S. (2014). Social Cognitive Theory. In Eklund. R.C., & Tenenbaum, G. (Eds.).
Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology. SAGE Publishing (pp. ).
2013
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2013). Role of physical activity in older adults quality of life. In Ekkekakis,
P. (Ed.). The Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health. Routledge (pp. ).
2010
Elavsky, S., & Doerksen, S. (2010). Building self-esteem and self-efficacy through leisure. In Payne, L.,
Godbey, G., & Ainsworth, B. (Eds.). Leisure, Health, and Wellness. Venture Publishing (pp. 165-178).
2007
McAuley, E. & Elavsky, S. (2007). Self-Efficacy, Physical Activity, and Cognitive Function. In
Spirduso, W., Chodzko-Zajko, W., & Poon, L. (Eds.). Exercise and its Mediating Effects on Cognition.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (pp. 69-84).
2006
McAuley, E., & Elavsky, S. (2006). Physical activity, aging, and quality of life: Implications for
measurement. In W. Zhu & W. Chodzko-Zajko (Eds.), Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical
Activity. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (pp. 57-68).
F.2 Articles in Refereed Journals
2014
Maher, J.P., Doerksen, S.E., Elavsky, S., & Conroy, D.E. (2014). Daily satisfaction with life is regulated
by both physical activity and sedentary behavior. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 36(2), 166-78.
doi: 10.1123/jsep.2013-0185.
Rebar, A.L., Elavsky, S., Maher, J.P., Doerksen, S.E., & Conroy, D.E. (2014). Habits predict physical
activity on days when intentions are weak. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 36(2), 157-65. doi:
10.1123/jsep.2013-0173.
Park, C.-H., Elavsky, S., & Koo, K. (2014). Factors influencing physical activity in older adults. Journal
of Exercise Rehabilitation, 10(1), 45-52. doi: 10.12965/jer.140089. eCollection 2014 Feb.
2013
Doerksen, S.E., Elavsky, S., Hyde, A.L., & Conroy, D.E. (in press). Weekly fluctuations in college
student leisure activities and well-being. Leisure Sciences.
Conroy, D., Maher, J.P., Elavsky, S., Hyde, A.L., & Doerksen, S.E. (2013). Sedentary behavior as a daily
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Conroy, D.E., Elavsky, S., Doerksen, S.E., & Maher, J.P. (2013). A daily process analysis of intentions
and physical activity in college students. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 35(5),493-502.
Elavsky, S., Gold, C., Rovine, M., & Malmberg, B. (2013). Behavioral correlates of depressive
symptoms in older unlike-sex twin pairs. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 25(3), 257-264.
Maher, J.P., Doerksen, S.E., Elavsky, S., Hyde, A.L., Pincus, A.L., Ram, N., & Conroy, D.E. (2013). A
daily analysis of physical activity and satisfaction with life in emerging adults. Health Psychology, 32(6),
647-56.
Huberty, J., Sylofski, D., Coleman, J.D., Yong, G., & Elavsky, S. (2013). Women Bound to Be Active:
Differences in long-term physical activity between completers and non-completers of a book club
intervention. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 10(3), 368-78.
Huberty, J., Vener, J., Gao, Y., Matthews, J.L., Ransdell, L., & Elavsky, S. (2013). Developing an
instrument to measure physical activity related self-worth in women: Rasch analysis of the Women's
Physical Activity Self-Worth Inventory (WPASWI). Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 14(1), 111-121.
Hyde, A.L., Maher, J.P., & Elavsky, S. (in press). Enhancing our Understanding of
Physical Activity and Wellbeing with a Lifespan Perspective. International Journal of Wellbeing.
2012
Hyde, A.L., Elavsky, S., Doerksen, S., & Conroy, D.E. (2012). The stability of automatic evaluations of
physical activity and their relations with physical activity. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 34(6),
715-36.
Elavsky , S., Doerksen, S.E., & Conroy, D.E. (2012). Identifying priorities among goals and plans: A
critical psychometric reexamination of the Exercise Goal-Setting and Planning/Scheduling Scales. Sport,
Exercise, & Performance Psychology, 1(3), 158-172.
Elavsky, S., Gonzales, J.U., Proctor, D.N., Williams, N.I., & Henderson, V.W. (2012). Effects of physical
activity on vasomotor symptoms: Examination using objective and subjective measures. Menopause,
19(10), 1095-1103.
Hyde, A.L., Elavsky, S., Doerksen, S.E, & Conroy, D.E. (2012). Habit strength moderates the strength of
within-person relations between weekly self-reported and objectively-assessed physical activity.
Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 13, 558-561.
Elavsky, S., Molenaar, P., Gold, C.H., Williams, N.I., Aronson, K.R. (2012). Daily physical activity and
menopausal hot flashes: Applying a novel within-person approach to demonstrate individual differences.
Maturitas, 71(3):287-93.
Moore, D., Gonzales, J., Tucker, S., Elavsky, S., & Proctor, D. (2012). Exercise-induced vasodilation is
menopause stage-dependent in healthy, middle-aged women. Applied physiology, nutrition, and
metabolism, 37(3), 418-24.
Mudrak, J., Slepicka, P., & Elavsky, S. (2012). Motivation for physical activity in Czech seniors. Acta
Universitatis Carolinae Kinanthropologica, 47(2), 7-18.
Mudrak, J., Slepicka, P., & Elavsky, S. (2012). Physical activity, perceived self-efficacy, and quality of
life in older adults. The Scientific Journal of Kinanthropology [Studia Kinanthropologica], XIII, 2012,
(3), 262-267.
Mudrak, J., Slepicka, P., & Elavsky, S. (2012). Physical activity and its social cognitive correlates in
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Elavsky, C. M , Mislan, C., Kumanyika, C., & Elavsky S. (in press). Assessing student perspectives of
Twitter use in the large lecture classroom. Technology, Pedagogy and Education.
2011
Vallance, J.K., Murray, T.C., Johnson, S.T., Elavsky, S. (2011). Understanding the determinants of
physical activity intentions and behavior in postmenopausal women: An application of the Theory of
Planned Behavior. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 18(2), 139-149.
Conroy, D., Elavsky, S., Hyde, A.L., & Doerksen, S.E. (2011). The Dynamic nature of physical activity
intentions: A within-person perspective on intention-behavior coupling. Journal of Sport & Exercise
Psychology, 33(6):807-27.
Elavsky, C.M., Mislan, C., & Elavsky, S. (2011). When talking less is more: Exploring outcomes of
twitter usage in the large-lecture hall. Learning, Media & Technology, 36(3), 215-233.
2010
Elavsky, S. (2010). Longitudinal examination of the Exercise and Self-Esteem Model in middle-aged
women. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 32(6), 862-880.
Vallance, J.K., Murray, T.C., Johnson, S.T., Elavsky, S. (2010). Quality of life and psychosocial health in
postmenopausal women achieving public health guidelines for physical activity. Menopause, 17(1), 6471.
2009
Elavsky, S., & Gold, C.H. (2009). Depressed mood but not fatigue mediates the relationship between
physical activity and perceived stress in middle-aged women. Maturitas, 64(4), 235-40.
Elavsky, S., McAuley, E. (2009). Personality, menopausal symptoms, and physical activity outcomes in
middle-aged women. Personality and Individual Differences, 46(2), 123-128.
Elavsky, S. (2009). Physical activity, menopause, and quality of life: the role of affect and self-worth
across time. Menopause, 16(2), 265-271.
2008
Konopack, J.F., Marquez, D.X., Hu, L., Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Kramer, A.F. (2008). Correlates of
functional fitness in older adults. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 15(4), 311-8.
Gordon, B.A., Rykhlevskaia, I.R., Brumback, C.R., Lee, Y., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., McAuley, E.,
Kramer, A.F., Colcombe, S., Gratton, G., Fabiani, M. (2008). Neuroanatomical correlates of aging,
cardiopulmonary fitness level, and education. Psychophysiology, 45(5), 825-838.
2007
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2007). Exercise and self-esteem in menopausal women: A randomized
controlled trial. American Journal of Health Promotion, 22(2), 83-92.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2007). Lack of perceived sleep improvement following 4-month structured
exercise programs. Menopause, 14(3), 1-6.
McAuley, E., Motl, R.W., Morris, K.S., Hu, L., Doerksen, S.E., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F. (2007).
Enhancing physical activity and well-being in Multiple Sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial. Multiple
Sclerosis, 13(5), 652-9.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2007). Physical activity and mental health outcomes during menopause: A
Randomized controlled trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 33(2), 132-142.

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McAuley, E., Morris, K.S., Motl, R.W., Hu, L., Konopack, J.F., & Elavsky, S. (2007). Long-term followup of physical activity behavior in older adults. Health Psychology, 26(3), 375-80.
Erickson, K.I., Colcombe, S.J., Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Korol, D.L., Scalf, P., Kramer A.F. (2007).
Interactive effects of fitness and hormone treatment on brain health in postmenopausal women.
Neurobiology of Aging, 28(2), 179-85.
2006
Marquez, D. X., McAuley, E., Motl, R. W., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J. F., Jerome, G. J., & Kramer, A. F.
(2006). Construct validation of the 5-item Geriatric Depression Scale among sedentary older adults.
Educational and Psychological Measurement, 66, 667-675.
Colcombe, S. J., Erikson, K. I., Scalf, P., Kim, J.S., Wadhwa, R., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Marquez, D.
X., Hu, L., & Kramer, A. F., (2006). Aerobic exercise training increases brain volume in aging humans.
Journals of Gerontology Medical Sciences, 61A, 1166-1170.
2005
Motl, R.W., Konopack, J.F., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Jerome, G.J., & Marquez, D.X. (2005).
Depressive symptoms among older adults: Long-term reduction after a physical activity intervention.
Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 28, 385-394.
Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Motl, R.W., Konopack, J.F., Marquez, D.X., Hu, L., Jerome, G.J., & Diener,
E. (2005). Physical activity enhances long-term quality of life in older adults: Efficacy, esteem, and
affective influences. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 30(2), 138-145.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2005). Physical Activity, symptoms, esteem, and life satisfaction during
menopause. Maturitas, 52, 374-385.
McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Motl, R.W., Konopack, J.F., Hu, L., & Marquez, D.X. (2005). Physical
activity, self-efficacy and self-esteem: Longitudinal relationships in older adults. Journals of
Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 60B(5), 268-275.
Hu, L., McAuley, E., & Elavsky, S. (2005). Does the Physical Self-Efficacy Scale assess self-efficacy or
self-esteem? Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 27(2), 152-170.
McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Jerome, G. J., Konopack, J.F., & Marquez, D. X. (2005). Physical activity
related well-being in older adults: Social cognitive influences. Psychology & Aging, 20(2), 295-302.
2004
Colcombe, S. J., Kramer, A. F., Eriksen, K. I., Scalf, P., McAuley, E., Cohen, N.J., Webb, A. G. Jerome,
G.J., Marquez, D. X., & Elavsky, S. (2004). Cardiovascular fitness, cortical plasticity, and aging.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 101(9), 3316-21.
2003
Kramer, A. F., Colcombe, S. J., McAuley, E., Eriksen, K. I., Scalf, P., Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X.,
Elavsky, S., & Webb, A. G. (2003). Enhancing brain and cognitive function of older adults through
fitness training. J Mol Neurosci, 20(3), 213-22.
McAuley, E., Jerome, G.J., Elavsky, S., Marquez, D. X., & Ramsey, S.N. (2003). Predicting long-term
maintenance of physical activity in older adults. Preventive Medicine, 37, 110-118.
McAuley, E., Jerome, G.J., Marquez, D.X., Elavsky, S., & Blissmer, B. (2003), Exercise self-efficacy in
older adults: Social, affective, and behavioral influences. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25, 1-7.
2002
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Marquez, D. X., Jerome, G. J., McAuley, E., Snook, E., & Canaklisova, S. (2002). Self-efficacy
manipulation and state anxiety responses to exercise in low active women. Psychology & Health, 17(6),
783-791.
Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X., McAuley, E., Canaklisova, S., Snook, E., & Vickers, M. (2002). Selfefficacy effects on feeling states in women. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 9, 139-154.
F.3. Refereed Presentations
2014
Kishida, M., & Elavsky, S. (2014). Elucidating the reciprocal associations between physical activity and
sleep in the daily lives of middle-aged women. Presented at the Womnes health research Day, Penn State
University, Hershey, PA, April 8.
Kishida, M., & Elavsky, S. (2014). P Daily physical activity enhances resilient sources for symptom
management in middle-aged women. Presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral
Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, April 23-26. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
Park, C.-H., Elavsky, S. (2014). Social cognitive correlates of physical activity in Korean older adults
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Orlando, FL.
2013
Hyde, A.L., Doerksen, S.E., Elavsky, S., Maher, J.P., & Conroy, D.E. (2013). Habits predict physical
activity on days when intentions are low. Presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Society of
Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA, March 20-23. Also published as abstract in Annals of
Behavioral Medicine.
Elavsky, S., Mogle, J., & Kishida, M. (2013). Concurrent and lagged relations between momentary affect
and sedentary behavior. Presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San
Francisco, CA, March 20-23. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45(2), s41.
Elavsky, S., Mogle, J., & Kishida, M. (2013). Does affect predict subsequent physical activity in middleaged women? Presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco,
CA, March 20-23. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45(2), s41.
2012
Conroy, D.E., Doerksen, S.E., Elavsky, S. Hyde, A.L., & Maher, J.P. (2012). Automatic and controlled
motivational processes regulate daily sedentary behavior. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North
American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity, Honolulu, HI June 7-9. Also
published as abstract in the Journal of Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 34(Suppl), S217-S218.
Doerksen, S.E., Elavsky, S., Maher, J.P., Hyde, A.L., & Conroy, D.E. (2012) Daily fluctuations in selfefficacy and physical activity. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Society for the
Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity, Honolulu, HI June 7-9. Also published as abstract in the Journal
of Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 34(Suppl), S222-S222.
Hyde, A.L., Elavsky, S., Doerksen, S.E. Automaticity and physical activity motivation: The stability of
implicit attitudes toward physical activity and their relations with physical activity. Presented at the
Annual Meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity,
Honolulu, HI June 7-9. Also published as abstract in the Journal of Psychology of Sport & Exercise,
34(Suppl), S10-S10.

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Singareddy, R., Convington, A., Vgontzas, A. Calhoun, S., Neyer, R., Elavsky, S., Shaffer, M., & Bixler,
E. (2012). Physical activity, mental disorders and sleep in adolescents and young adults from a
population-based sample. Presented at the 67th Annual Scientific Convention and Meeting of the Societyof-Biological-Psychiatry, Philadelphia, PA, May3-5. Also published as abstract in Biological Psychiatry,
71(8), 284S-284S.
Mudrak, J., Elavsky, S., & Slepicka, P. (2012). Motivational correlates of physical activity in Czech and
American older adults: Between-group differences. Presented at the 30th International Congress of
Psychology in Cape Town, South Africa, July 22-27. Also published as abstract in the International
Journal of Psychology, 47(SI1), 434-434.
Elavsky, S., Mudrak, J., & Slepicka, P. (2012). Physical activity and social cognitive influences on
quality of life in Czech and American older adults. Presented at the 1st Czech Positive Psychology
Conference, Brno, Czech Republic May 23-24.
Elavsky, S., Kimble, H., Frank, L., Kishida, M., Adams, J., & Reale, C. (2012). Perceptions of quality of
life in middle-aged women: Do symptoms mean poor quality of life? Presented at the 1st Czech Positive
Psychology Conference, Brno, Czech Republic May 23-24.
2011
Elavsky, S., Miccoogullari, O. (2011). Psychological responses to acute exercise in middle-aged women:
Contrasting the effects of vigorous and moderate intensity. Presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the
North American Menopause Society, Washington, DC, September 21-24. Also published as abstract in
Menopause, 18(12), 1350-1350.
Doerksen, S.E., Hyde, A.L., Elavsky, S., Fiolo, N.J., & Conroy, D.E. (2011). Intraindividual relations
between weekly fluctuations in physical activity and well-being. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the
Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC, April 27-30. Also published as abstract in Annals of
Behavioral Medicine, 41(1), S229-S229.
Elavsky, S. (2011). Window of opportunity: Physical activity as a key pathway to mental health and
enhanced quality of life. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine,
Washington, DC, April 27-30. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 41(1), S124S124.
Segar, M., *Elavsky, S., *Huberty, J., Evans, E., Wilcox, S. (2011). Beyond weight loss: Making exercise
more compelling for women during the menopausal transition. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the
Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC, April 27-30. Also published as abstract in Annals of
Behavioral Medicine, 41(1), S124-S124.
Guest, D.D., Elavsky, S., Valentine, R.J., McAuley, E., & Evans, E.M. (2011). Self-reported fatigue
levels in perimenopausal women are impacted by habitual physical activity and adiposity. Presented at the
Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC, April 27-30. Also published as
abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 41(1), S124-S124.
Maher, J.P., Doerksen, S.E. Elavsky, S., & Conroy, D. (2011). Health behaviors, mental health, and
energy resources covary with daily satisfaction ratings. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the
Association of Positive Psychology, June 4-6.
Conroy, D., Doerksen, S., Elavsky, S., Hyde, A., & Maher, J.P. (2011). Daily process analysis of
intentions & physical activity in emerging adults. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of
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Doerksen, S., Fiolo, N.J., Conroy, D.E., & Elavsky, S. (2011). Daily fluctuations in college student
leisure activities and well-being. Presented at the 13th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, St.
Catherines, Ontario, May 18-21. Also published as abstract in the Book of Abstracts of the Canadian
Congress on Leisure Research, Brock University.
Fiolo, N.J., Doerksen, S., Conroy, D.E., & Elavsky, S. (2011). Examining the relationships between
procrastination and leisure quality. Presented at the 13th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, St.
Catherines, Ontario, May 18-21. Also published as abstract in the Book of Abstracts of the Canadian
Congress on Leisure Research, Brock University.
2010
Elavsky, S., Bernardo, D., Gonzales, J., Proctor, D., Williams, N., & Henderson, V. (2010). Examining
the effects of physical activity on vasomotor symptoms using objective and subjective measures.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Menopause Society, Chicago, IL, Oct 6-9. Also
published as abstract in Menopause, 17(6), 1223-1223.
Gonzales, J.U., Barlow, M.A., Onley, N., Miedlar, J.A., Smithmyer, S.L., Elavsky, S., Proctor, D.N.
(2010). Arterial compliance and responsiveness: relative impact of menopause and fitness. Presented at
the 57th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Baltimore, MD, June 5-7. Also
published as abstract in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 42(5), Suppl1, 303-303.
Elavsky, S., Gold, C.H., Molenaar, P., Swartzwelder, J., Bernardo, D., Williams, N.I., Aronson, K.R.
(2010). Individual Differences in Daily Physical Activity in Middle-Aged Women: A Within-Person
Analysis of Daily Experiences. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine,
Seattle, WA, April 7-10. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 39(Suppl1), S100S100.
Hyde, A., Elavsky, S., Doerksen, S., & Conroy, D. (2010). Physical activity habit strength reduces
sensitivity to intraindividual variation in self-reports of physical activity. Paper presented at the Canadian
Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS), Ottawa, Ontario, October 28-30.
Vallance, J.K., Murray, T.C., Johnson, S.T., Elavsky, S. (2010). Quality of life and psychosocial health in
postmenopausal women achieving public health guidelines for physical activity. Presented at the Annual
Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Minneapolis, MN,
June 9-12.
Vallance, J.K., Murray, T.C., Johnson, S.T., Elavsky, S. (2010). Understanding the determinants of
physical activity intentions and behavior in postmenopausal women: An application of the Theory of
Planned Behavior. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of
Sport and Physical Activity, Tuscon, AZ, June 9-12.
2009
Elavsky, S., Williams, N.I., Molenaar P., Gold, C.H., & Aronson, K. (2009). Person-specific correlates of
menopausal hot flashes: a preliminary report. Presented at the Annual BIRCWH Meeting, Bethesda, MD.
Also published as abstract in the J u
f W m H h 8(10), 1505-1505.
*Elavsky, S. (2009). Longitudinal examination of exercise and self-esteem in middle-aged women.
Presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Menopause Society, San Diego, CA, Sep 30
Oct 3. Also published as abstract in Menopause, 16(6), 1260-1260.
2008
Elavsky, S., & Gold, C. (2008). Gender differences in the relationship between physical activity and
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depression. Presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA,
Nov 13-18. Also published as abstract in Gerontologist, 48(II), 174-174.
Gold, C.H., Rovine, M.J., Nilsson, S., Heller, D.A., Elavsky, S., Malmberg, B., Berg, S., McClearn, G.E.
(2008). Patterns and timing of diabetes-cardiovascular disease comorbidities in older unlike-sex twins in
Sweden. Gerontologist, 48(II), 141-142.
Elavsky, S. (2008). Physical activity, menopause, and quality of life: The role of affect and self-worth
across time. Presented at the Annual BIRCWH Meeting, Bethesda, MD. Presented at the 61st Annual
Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA, Nov 13-18. Also published as abstract in
the J u
f W m H h 7(8), 1231-1231.
Elavsky, S., Swartzwelder, J., & McAuley, E. (2008). Long-term effects of walking and yoga
interventions on physical activity in middle-aged women. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society
of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA, March 26-29. Also published as abstract in the Annals of
Behavioral Medicine, 35(1), S218-S218.
Elavsky, S., Makon, J., Swartzwelder, J. (2008). Physical activity beliefs and preferences of rural
Pennsylvania women: a pilot study. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Society of
Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Banff, Alberta Canada, May 21-24.
Gold, C.H., & Elavsky, S. Health issues experienced by rural and older women in the U.S.A. Paper
presented at the Oxford Round Table on Women in the Modern World: the Struggle for Equality, an
Interdisciplinary Perspective. Oxford, UK, March 16-21, 2008.
2007
Elavsky, S. Walking and yoga effects on body composition outcomes in menopausal women. Paper
presented at the Penn State Diabetes and Obesity Institute Research Retreat, April 2007.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2007). Independent and interactive effects of daily attendance and affective
experiences on exercise & barriers self-efficacy. Presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the American
College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA, May 30-June2. Also published as abstract in Medicine &
Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(5), S340-S340.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2007). Personality factors and symptom reporting during menopause.
Presented at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC, March 2124. Also published as abstract in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 33, S99-S99.
2006
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2006). Physical activity effects on perceived sleep quality during
menopause. Presented at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Denver,
CO, May 31-June 4. Also published as abstract in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 38(5), S54S54.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2006). Exercise to reduce negative and depressive symptoms during
menopause. Presented at the 27th Annual meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco,
CA, March 22-25. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31(1), S028-S028.
Fabiani, M., Brumback, C. R., Pearson, M. A., Gordon, B. A., Lee, Y., Barre, M., Dell, J., Maclin, E. L.,
Elavsky, S., Konopack, J. F., McAuley, E., Webb, A., Kramer, A. F., & Gratton, G. (2006). Effects of
age and cardiovascular fitness on anatomy and physiology of the brain: Relationship with cognition and
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2005
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2005). Physical activity and menopause-related quality of life: The role of
affect and Symptoms. Paper presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the North American Menopause
Society, San Diego, CA, September 28 October 1. Also published as abstract in Menopause, 12(6),
785-785.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2005). Physiological and psychological correlates of menopause-related
quality of life. . Presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine,
Nashville, TN, June 1-4. Also published as abstract in Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 37(5),
S371-S372.
Evans, E.M., Elavsky, S., Morris, K.S., Kessinger, R.B., & McAuley, E. (2005). Influence of soft tissue
composition and fitness on bone mineral density in perimenopausal women. Presented at the 52nd Annual
Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Nashville, TN, June 1-4. Also published as abstract
in Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 37(5), S152-S152.
Morris, K.S., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., Hu, L., Motl, R.W., & Doerksen, S.E. (2005).
Maintenance of long-term physical activity in older adults: Activity mode and self-efficacy influences.
Presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Nashville, TN, June
1-4. Also published as abstract in Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 37(5), S12-S12.
Fabiani, M. Brumback, C. R., Pearson, M.A., Gordon, B. A., Lee, Y., Barre, M., O'Dell, J., Maclin, E.L.,
Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., McAuley, E., Kramer, A.F., & Gratton, G. (2005). Neurovascular coupling
in young and old adults assessed with neuronal (EROS) and hemodynamic (NIRS) optical imaging
measures. Presented at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, New York, NY,
April 9-12. Also published as abstract in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, Supplement, S34-S34.
Gratton, G., Maclin, E., Brumback, C., Gordon, B., Pearson, M., Lee, Y., Kramer, A., Colcombe, S.,
Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., McAuley, E., & Fabiani, M. (2005). Comparison of optical (NIRS and
EROS) and FMRI measures in young adults and old adults varying in fitness levels. Presented at the 12th
Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, New York, NY, April 9-12. Also published as
abstract in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, Supplement, S34-S34.
Erickson, K., Colcombe, S., Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Korol, D., Scalf, P., & Kramer, A. (2005).
Interactive effects of fitness and duration of hormone treatment on prefrontal cortex volume and executive
function. Presented at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, New York, NY,
April 9-12. Also published as abstract in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, Supplement, S123-S123.
Hu, L., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S. (2005). Does the Physical Self-Efficacy Scale assess self-efficacy or
self-esteem? Presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Boston, MA,
April13-16. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 29, S094-S094.
Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Morris, K.S. (2005). Relationships among physical activity outcomes,
symptoms, and satisfaction with life during menopause. Presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of the
Society of Behavioral Medicine, Boston, MA, April13-16. Also published as abstract in Annals of
Behavioral Medicine, 29, S096-S096.
Konopack, J.F., Marquez, D.X., Hu, L., Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., & Kramer, A. F. (2005). Correlates of
functional fitness in older adults. Presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral
Medicine, Boston, MA, April13-16. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 29,
S165-S165.

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Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. Physical activity enhances menopause-related quality of life: Results of a 4month randomized controlled trial. Presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for
Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 2005.
2004
Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., Motl, R.W., Marquez, D.X., Konopack, J.F., Jerome, G.J., & Morris, K.S.
(2004). Physical activity and quality of life across a 4-year period in older adults. Presented at the 51st
Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, June 1-5. Also published
as abstract in Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 36(5), S2066-S2066.
Marquez, D.X., Motl, R.W., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., Hu, L., Jerome, G.J., & Kramer,
A.F. (2004). Construct validation of a short depression scale for use in exercise studies among older
adults. Presented at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis,
IN, June 1-5. Also published as abstract in Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 36(5), S1122S1122.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2004). Physical activity and satisfaction with life during menopause.
Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore, MD, March 2427. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 27, S100-S100.
Konopack, J.F., McAuley, E., Marquez, D.X., Elavsky, S., Jerome, G.J., Hu, L. (2004). Accelerometry
among older adults: relationships between physical activity, fitness, and well-being. 25th Annual Meeting
of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore, MD, March 24-27. Also published as abstract in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 27, S094-S094.
Motl, R.W., Konopack, J.F., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Jerome, G.J., & Marquez, D.X. (2004). Longterm reductions in depressive symptoms in older adults: Effects of a physical activity intervention.
Presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore, MD, March 2427. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 27, S094-S094.
2003
McAuley, E., & *Elavsky, S. (2003). Physical activity, aging, and quality of life: Implications for
measurement. Paper presented at the Measurement & Evaluation Conference, Champaign, IL, October.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2003). Does the physical self-efficacy scale measure self-efficacy or selfesteem? Presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San
Francisco, CA, May 28-31. Also published as abstract in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(5),
S138.
Jerome, G.J., Marquez, D.X., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., Hu, L., & McAuley, E. (2003). Testing the
exercise and self-esteem model in older adults. Presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American
College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA, May 28-31. Also published as abstract in Medicine &
Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(5), S216-S216.
Marquez, D.X., Jerome, G.J., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., Hu, L., Ramsey, V., Jurgens, V., & McAuley,
E. (2003). Aerobic fitness and physical activity as predictors of functional fitness in older adults.
Presented at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, San Francisco, CA,
May 28-31. Also published as abstract in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(5), S73-S73.
Elavsky, S., & McAuley, E. (2003). Physical activity effects on symptom reporting and self-esteem in
climacteric women. Presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Salt
Lake City, UT, March 19-22. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25, S7-S7.
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Jerome, G.J., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., & Marquez, D.X. (2003). Exercise related well-being in older
adults: Social cognitive influences. Presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral
Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, March 19-22. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine,
25, S11-S11.
McAuley, E., Jerome, G.J., Marquez, D.X., Elavsky, S., Konopack, J.F., Ramsey, S.N., & Jurgens, V.
(2003). Predicting long-term physical activity in older adults: A five-year follow-up. Presented at the 24th
Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, March 19-22. Also published
as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25, S11-S11.
Marquez, D.X., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S., Jerome, G.J., Kramer, A.F., Patel, P., Poetzel, K., Ramsey,
S.N., & Flynn, S. (2003). Exercise intervention effects on functional performance in older adults:
Cognitive and fitness influences. Presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral
Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, March 19-22. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine,
25, S11-S11.
2002
Jerome, G.J., Marquez, M.S., McAuley, E., Canaklisova, S., Snook, E., & Vickers, M. (2002). Selfefficacy effects on feeling states in women. Presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Society of
Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC, April 3-6. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral
Medicine, 24, S83-S83.
Marquez, D.X., Jerome, G.J., McAuley, E., Snook, E.M., & Canaklisova, S. (2002). A self-efficacy
manipulation and state anxiety responses to exercise in Non-Latina Whites and Latinas. Presented at the
23rd Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC, April 3-6. Also published
as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 24, S84-S84.
McAuley, E., Jerome, J.J., Marquez, D.X., Canaklisova, S., & Ramsey, S.N. (2002). Adherence beyond
program termination: Efficacy, social, and affective influences. Presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of
the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC, April 3-6. Also published as abstract in Annals of
Behavioral Medicine, 24, S126-S126.
Jerome, G.J., Canaklisova, S., Marquez, D.X., Ramsey, S.N., McAuley, E., & Kramer, A. F. (2002).
Fitness and psychosocial correlates of physical symptoms in older adults. Paper presented at the Annual
Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Seattle, WA, July.
McAuley, E., Jerome, G.J., Marquez, D.X., Canaklisova, S., & Ramsey, S.N. (2002). Prediction of longterm maintenance of physical activity in older adults. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Seattle, WA, July.
2001
McAuley, E., Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X., & Canaklisova, S. (2001). Sources of Exercise SelfEfficacy In Older Adults. Paper presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of
America, Chicago, IL, November.
Marquez, D. X., McAuley, E., Jerome, G. J., & Canaklisova, S. Exercise-related affective changes in
older adults. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of
Sport and Physical Activity, St. Louis, MO, June, 2001.
Jerome, G. J., McAuley, E., Marquez, D. X., & Canaklisova, S. (2001). Exercise, depression, and social
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Medicine, Seattle, WA, April. Also published as abstract in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 23, S100S100.
G. INVITED AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Elavsky, S. (2014). Physical activity for menopausal wellbeing: A wise investmentt? Presented at the
Kinesiology Colloquium, College of Human Ecology, Ohio State University (April 4).
Elavsky, S. (2014). Should we promote physical activity for menopausal symptom management?
Presented at the Department of Kinesiology Colloquium, College of Health and Human Development.
Elavsky, S. (2013). Window of opportunity: Physical activity as a key pathway to health and wellbeing in
midlife women. Presented at the College of Health and Human Development, Center for Health Aging
Colloquium Series.
Elavsky, S. (2013). Mental health benefits of physical activity and exercise. Presented at the Penn States
University Health Services.
Elavsky, S. (2007). Motivating individuals to make health behavior changes. Presented at the Penn
States University Health Services.
Elavsky, S. (2006). Physical activity, aging, and quality of life. Presented at the College of Health and
Human Development, The Gerontology Center Seminar Series.
McAuley, E., & Elavsky, S. (2004). Exercise Adherence and Self-Efficacy Workshop. Delivered to the
staff and investigators of the NINR funded trial Nurse managed upper body strength in COPD at the
University of Illinois Chicago (PI: Janet Larsen).
H. GRANTS AND EXTERNAL FUNDING
H.1. Intramural Research Grants Active
Using innovative methods to study the effect of mindfulness training on the health and well-being of
first year college students, PI: Greenberg, M.
CTSI- Novel Methodologies in Health Research Pilot Project, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: funded ($39,900)
Modifiable Risk Factors and Cardiovascular Health Penn State Hershey Cohort Study, PI: Laio,
D. CTSI-BENI, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: funded ($60,000)
H.1. Intramural Research Grants Completed
Developing a Mobile Intervention for Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior, PI: Conroy, D.E.
Social Sciences Research Institute Level 2 Funding, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: completed ($20,000)
Clinical and Neuroendocrine/Metabolic Benefits of Exercise in Treatment Resistant Depression: A
Feasibility Study, PI: Singareddy, R.
Social Sciences Research Institute Level 2 Funding, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: completed ($20,000)
Get Fit Together: A Pilot Study on the Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, and Psychological Benefits
of a Multi-modal Group Fitness Intervention, PI: Gottschall, J
Social Sciences Research Institute Level 2 Funding, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: completed ($20,000)
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Translating Basic Motivation Discoveries into an Intervention to Modify Daily Sedentary Behavior
and Physical Activity, PI: Conroy, D.
Social Sciences Research Institute Level 1 Funding, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: completed ($5,000)
Physical Activity and Health across the Menopausal Transition, PI: Elavsky, S.
Center on Population Health and Aging, NIA Pilot Funding, The Pennsylvania State University ($20,000)
Person-Specific Correlates of Objectively- and Subjectively-Assessed Hot Flashes in the Context of
Daily Experiences , PI: Elavsky, S.
Social Sciences Research Institute Level 2 Funding, The Pennsylvania State University ($18,950)
Exploring the Links between Physical Activity and Health in Rural Communities of Pennsylvania,
PI: Elavsky, S.
Social Sciences Research Institute Level 1 Funding, The Pennsylvania State University ($500)
A Secondary Data Analysis of the TREMIN Research Program on Women's Health, PI: Elavsky, S.
Center on Population Health and Aging, Matching Funds, The Pennsylvania State University ($2,000)
H.2. Intramural Research Grants Submitted
2014
Synergistic effects of between habitual sleep and modifiable risk factors for obesity in a populationbased sample of adolescents, PI: Bixler, E.
CTSI- Novel Methodologies in Health Research Pilot Project, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: pending
Applying novel methods to develop an ecological momentary intervention for symptom
management in menopausal women, PI: Coffman, D.
CTSI- Novel Methodologies in Health Research Pilot Project, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: not funded
2013
Expanding assessments of momentary emotional experience, PI: Scott, S.
Social Sciences Research Institute Level 2 Funding, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: in revision
2009
Detection of Subclinical Peripheral Arterial Disease: An Integrative Approach, PI: Proctor, D.N.
Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Pilot Project Grants
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: not funded
The Effects of Exercise in Obese Patients with Mild or Moderate Sleep Apnea, PI: Vgontzas, A.
Social Sciences Research Institute Level 2 Funding, The Pennsylvania State University
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: not funded
2007
Physical Activity Effects on Menopause-Related Quality of Life in Overweight and Obese Women,
PI: Elavsky, S.
Penn State Diabetes and Obesity Institute Seed Grant, The Pennsylvania State University
Status: not funded
H.4. Extramural Funding Active
2010-2014
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Sleep and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors: A Prospective Study of Adolescents, PI: Bixler, E.
National Institute of Health (NHLBI) (R01)
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: funded
$2,279,589 (May 2010 May 2014)
H.5. Extramural Research Grants Submitted
2013
Sleep and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors: A Prospective Study of Adolescents, PI: Bixler, E.
National Institute of Health (NHLBI) (R01 competitive renewal)
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: funded
$506,688 (5/1/2013 4/30/2014)
The Role of Physical Activity in Coping with the Menopause, PI: Elavsky, S., Kishida, M.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Role: Co-PI
Status: not funded $5000 (5/1/2013 6/30/2014)
2012
Using a Book Club to Improve Physical Activity Behaviors in Middle-Aged Women, MPI: Huberty,
J., Elavsky, S.
National Institute of Health (R01)
Status: not funded
Using an iPad to Increase Physical Activity in Women: A Fit Minded Approach, PI: Huberty, J.
National Institute of Health (R21)
Role: Consortium Principal Investigator
Status: to be revised
Developing a Mobile Intervention for Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior, PI: Conroy, D.
National Institute of Health (R01)
Status: in review
2011
Increasing Physical Activity and Self-Worth in Middle-Aged Women: A Fit Minded Approach, PI:
Huberty, J.
National Institute of Health (R21)
Role: Consortium Principal Investigator
Status: not funded
2010
Fit Minded Cancer Survivors: A Novel Approach to Increasing Physical Activity after Cancer, PI:
Huberty, J.
National Institute of Health (R21)
Role: Consortium Principal Investigator
Status: not funded
2009
Stress, Physical Activity, and Menopausal Health across Diverse Contexts, PI: Elavsky, S.
National Institute of Health (R01)
Status: not funded
Fit Minded Cancer Survivors: A Novel Approach to Increasing Physical Activity after Cancer, PI:
White, J.
National Institute of Health (RC1)
Role: Consortium Principal Investigator
Status: not funded
2008
Inter- and Intra-Individual Sensori-Motor Variability, Aging and Health Status, PI: Newell, K.M.
National Institute of Health (R01)
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: not funded

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2006
Fall-related Traumatic Brain Injury in the Elderly, PI: Slobounov, S.
National Institute of Health (R03)
Role: Co-Investigator
Status: not funded
H.6. Extramural Funding Completed
2008-2010
Physical Activity and Mental Health across the Menopausal Transition, PI: Weisman, C.
National Institutes of Health (K12), BIRCWH Scholars Program in Interdisciplinary Careers in Womens
Health
Role: Scholar
Status: funded $100,000 per year, 75% effort (January 2008 June 2010)
2005-2006
Reducing Negative and Depressive Symptoms during Menopause
National Institute of Health (F31), Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award For Individual
Predoctoral Fellows
Role: Fellow
Status: funded
1 F31 MH073255-01 (June 10 2005 May 30 2006; $39,449)
2004-2005
Paul D. Doolen Scholarship for the Study of Aging
2004
Doctoral Student Research Grant, American College of Sports Medicine
Michael L. Pollock Memorial Research Grant, Life Fitness Academy
I. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND ACTIVITY, CONSULTING, HONORS
I.1. Review and Editorial Duties
Ad-Hoc Reviewer: Preventive Medicine
Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
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American Journal of Health Promotion
Journal of Applied Social Psychology
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Aging Clinical & Experimental Research
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Health Psychology
American Journal of Public Health
Preventing Chronic Disease
Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology
Quality of Life Research
Grant Reviewer:

Wellbeing for Women Foundation (UK)

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I.2. Professional Committees Served

I.3. Consulting
2011 present
Actigraph ActiLife Software Advisory Panel (member)
I.4. Honors and Awards
2011
New Investigator Award, North American Menopause Society
2009-2011
Mentee, first cohort of the North American Menopause Society Mentorship Program
2008-2010
Scholar, Penn State BIRCWH Award
I.5. Association Memberships
Member:
American College of Sports Medicine (2000-20010)
Society of Behavioral Medicine (2000 present)
Gerontological Society of America (2002-2004, 2008)
International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (2004-2005)
North American Menopause Society (2002- present)
J. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2012
Designing Effective Multiple Choice Tests, The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, Penn State
University
Role: Participant
Date: January, 2012
Classroom Assessment Techniques, The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, Penn State University
Role: Participant
Date: January, 2012
2010
Teaching Large Courses Successfully: Discussions and Strategies: Active Learning with Clickers, The
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, Penn State University
Role: Participant
Date: October, 2011
2010
Mentoring in the middle: Workshop, Penn State University
Role: Participant
Date: August, 2010
Meta-Analysis: Online course offered through Statistics.com
Role: Participant
Date: January, 2010
2007
The Physical Activity and Public Health (PAPH) Course, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
University of South Carolina Prevention Research Center (postgraduate course on research directions and
strategies)
Role: Fellow Date: September 11-19, 2007

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The Pittsburgh Mind-Body Center's Summer Institute, "Sleeping, Eating & Physical Activity: A Focus on
Health Behavior", University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (provides training to junior faculty and
postdoctoral fellows in mind-body science and health)
Role: Participant Date: June 6-9, 2007
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Steriani Elavsky, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Penn State University

Department of Kinesiology
268B Recreation Bld.
University Park, PA 16802
Tel.: 814-865-7851
Fax: 814-865-1275
Email: elavsky@psu.edu
http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/profile/SterianiElavsky

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