Articles
Articles
Rukavina, P. B., & Gremillion-Burdge, P. (2024). Strengthening whole-of-school physical activity models to promote physical literacy: Moving beyond a component approach. Kinesiology Review, 13, 366-375.
Ma, X, Li, W., Rukavina, P. B. (2023). Challenges encountered by parents from urban, lower social economic class in changing lifestyle behaviors of their children who are overweight or obese. BMC Pediatrics, 23, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04295-5
Rukavina, P. B. (2022). Inclusion of individuals with overweight/ obesity in physical activity settings. Kinesiology Review, 11, 71-79.
Rukavina, P. B., Doolittle, S, Li, W., Beale, A., & Manson, M. (2019). Middle school physical education teachers’ strategies to create an inclusive climate for overweight students. Journal of School Health, DOI: 10.1111/josh.12760
Rukavina, P. B., Langdon, J. Greenleaf, C, & Jenkins, J. (2019). Diversity attitude associations in pre-service physical education teachers. Journal of Teaching, Research, and Media in Kinesiology, retrieved from http://www.sports-media.org/index.php/jtrm-in-kinesiology/35-diversity-attitude-associations-in-pre-service-and-in-service-physical-education-teachers/file
Zhao, Q., Li W., & Rukavina, P. B (2017). Types and nature of parental support for overweight students to cope with weight-related teasing. Journal of School Health, 87, 776-783.
Rukavina, P. B., & Doolittle, S. (2016), Facilitating positive experiences for overweight and obese students into physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 87, 36-45.
Langdon, J., Rukavina, P. B., & Greenleaf, C. (2016). Psychosocial predictors of obesity bias. Advances in Physiology Education, 40, 157-164.
Doolittle, S., Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., Manson, M, & Beale, A. (2016), Middle school physical education teachers’ perceptions of overweight students. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 35, 127-137.
Bernstein, E., Gibbone, A., & Rukavina, P. B. (2015), Middle school students’ perceptions of competition and enjoyment during dance specific active gaming in physical education. Physical Educator, 72, 98-121.
Rukavina, P. B., Doolittle, S., Li, W., Manson, M., & Beale, A. (2015), Middle school teachers’ strategies for including overweight and obese students in skill and fitness instruction. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education,, 34, 93-118.
Doolittle, S., & Rukavina, P. B. (2014), Case study of an institutionalized urban comprehensive school physical activity program. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 33, 528-557.
Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., & Foster, C. (2013), Overweight or obese students’ perceptions of caring in urban physical education programs. Journal of Sport Behavior, 36, 189-209.
Gibbone, A., Bernstein, E., & Rukavina, P. B. (2012, Fall), Middle school gender and grade-level differences in a dance-related active gaming in both competitive and non-competitive climates. Global Journal of Health and Physical Education, 2, 130-151.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2012, Fall), Including overweight or obese students in physical education: Social ecological constraint model. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 83, 570-578.
Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., Shen, B., & Sun, H. (2012, Fall), Physical Education in the Eyes of Overweight or Obese Adolescents’ Parents. Journal of Sport Behavior, 35, 204-222.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2012, Fall), The nature, occurring contexts, and psychological implications of weight-related teasing in urban physical education programs. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 83, 308-317.
Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., & Wright, P. (2012, Spring), Coping mechanisms against weight related teasing among overweight or obese adolescents in urban physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 31, 182-199.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2011), Implicit and explicit obesity bias in pre-adolescents and their relations to self-reported body mass index. Stigma Action and Research, 1, 18-26.
Rukavina, P. B., & Li, W. (2011), Perceptions of controllability: Are adolescents receiving an appropriate message about the etiology of obesity? Journal of School Health, 81, 8-14.
Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., Shen, B., & Sun, H. (2010), A service learning based project to change implicit and explicit attitudes toward obese individuals in kinesiology pre-professionals. Obesity Facts, 3, 117-152.
Shen, B., Wingert, R. K., Li, W., Sun, H., & Rukavina, P. B (2010), An amotivation model in physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 29, 72-84.
Gibbone, A., Rukavina, P. B., & Silverman, S. (2010), Technology integration in secondary physical education: Teachers’ attitudes and practice. Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange, 3, 1-14.
Shen, B., Li, W., Sun, H., & Rukavina, P. B. (2010), Amotivation and teachers’ social support in physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 29, 417-432.
Rukavina, P. B., & Jeansonne, J. J. (2009), Integrating motor learning concepts and learning strategies into physical education using guided discovery. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 80, 23-30, 65.
Rukavina, P. B., & Foxworth, K. R. (2009), Using motor learning theory to design more effective instruction. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 80, 17-37.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2009), A review of coping mechanisms against obesity bias in physical activity/education settings. Obesity Reviews, 10, 87-95.
Rukavina, P. B., & Li, W. (2008), School physical activity interventions: Do not forget about obesity bias. Obesity Reviews, 67-75.
Li, W., Wright, P., Rukavina, P. B., & Pickering, M. (2008), Measuring students’ perceptions of personal and social responsibility and its relationship to enjoyment in urban physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 27, 167-178.
Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., & Rowell, M. B. (2008), A service learning based intervention to change attitudes toward obese individuals in kinesiology pre-professionals. Social Psychology of Education, 11, 95-112.
Rukavina, P. B., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. A. (2001), Maximizing student learning: A comparison of task communication strategies. Journal of Sport Pedagogy, 7, 61-75.
Conference Presentations
Conference Presentations
Rukavina, P. B., Moosbrugger, M., & Brian, A. (2025, April). The secret sauce, making it game-like! Paper presented at the annual meeting of SHAPE America, Baltimore, MA
Rukavina, P. B., & Gremillion-Burdge, P. (2025, April). Designing a whole-of-school physical activity program to promote physical literacy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of SHAPE America, Baltimore, MA.
Rukavina, P. B., & Gremillion-Burdge, P. (2025, Jan). Advocacy efforts of school-based physical activity. Paper presented at the annual meeting of National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAHKE), San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Velez, M., & Rukavina, P. B. (2024, Nov). Tune in, listen up, and get connected, let’s chat. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Suffolkzone in New York State Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance, Rononkoma, NY
Rukavina, P. B., Giammona, D., & Codispoti, A. (2024, Nov). Think through the motions: Supercharge student learning! Paper presented at the annual meeting of New York State Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance, Verona, NY
Rukavina, P. B., Brian, A., Gu, X., Moosburger, M., Walton-Fisette, J. (2024, Mar). HEPPS- Employing inclusive strategies when teaching about motor behavior in PETE. Paper presented at the annual meeting of SHAPE America, Cleveland, OH.
Rukavina, P. B. & Gremillion-Burdge, P. (2023, Nov). Creating active schools that promote students’ overall well-being and development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of New York State Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance, Verona, NY.
Rukavina, P., Tamplain, P., Gu., X., Johnson, J., & Brian, A. (2023, Mar). Diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching motor behavior for PETE. Paper presented at the annual meeting of SHAPE America, Seattle, WA.
Mellor, C., Rukavina, P. B., Doolittle, S., Seltenreich, B., Vasquez, M. (2023, Mar). An examination of culturally relevant physical education in a suburban area. Paper presented at the annual meeting of SHAPE America, Seattle, WA.
Gremillion-Burdge, P., & Rukavina, P. B. (2022, Nov). Increasing rigor and relevance with technology. Paper presented at the annual meeting of New York State Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance, Verona, NY.
Rukavina, P., & Mandracchia-Brasco, M. (2022, Nov). “Amp up” your health and PE advocacy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of New York State Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance, Verona, NY.
Rukavina, P. B. & Mandrachia-Brasco, M. (2022. April). Using data literacy to “amp up” your health and physical education advocacy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of SHAPE America, New Orleans, LA.
Rukavina, P. B. (2021, Sept). Inclusion of individuals with overweight/obesity in physical activity settings. Paper presented at the annual meeting of National Academy of Kinesiology, Virtual Conference.
Burdge-Gremillion, P., & Rukavina, P. B. (2019, Nov). Physical activity programming: Using strategies to “make it stick”. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance, Verona, NY.
Rukavina, P. B. (2019, Nov). Let’s get moving… movement integration in the classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education and Dance, Verona, NY
Rukavina, P. B., Gibbone, A., Kowalski, E. & Zarco, E., (2019, June). Physical activity-based intervention involving university students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and peer leaders: A pilot study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, Garden City, New York.
Rukavina, P. B., Gremillion-Burdge, P., & Blair, K. (2019, April). Perceptions of barriers and facilitators to school physical activity promotion. Paper presented at the annual meeting of SHAPE America, Tampa Bay, FL.
Centeio, E. E., Layson, J., Mercier, K. J., & Rukavina, P. B. (2018, April). Physical activity leaders and implementing CSPAP into schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of SHAPE America, Nashville, TN.
Donovan, C., Rukavina, P. B., & Sinha, S. (2018, April). Validation evidence for a values-based preservice teacher disposition instrument. Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Education Research Association, New York City, NY.
Rukavina, P. B. (2017, April). Role of improvement science and learning networks in educational reform. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association Special Interest Group- Research on Learning and Instruction in Physical Education Invisible College, San Antonio, TX.
Rukavina, P. B. (2017, March). Active schools: Creating a culture of movers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Nassau Zone of New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Long Island, NY.
Didier, J. & Rukavina, P. B. (2017, March). Learning mindset? Growth or fixed mindset? How do I know? Paper presented at the annual meeting of SHAPE America, Boston, MA.
Rukavina, P. B., McMullen, J., & Doolittle, S. (2016). Role of self-regulation model to guide physical education and physical activity programming. In American Education Research Association Special Interest Group- Learning and Instruction in Physical Education Invisible college. Washington D. C..
Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., Xie, X., & Li, Y. (2016). Perceived barriers by urban adolescents’ parents for behavioral changes. In SHAPE America. Minneapolis, MN.
Rukavina, P. B. (2016). From concept to action: Designing physical education to motivate students. In Nassau Zone of New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Adelphi University, Garden City, NY.
Rukavina, P. B., & Didier, J. J. (2015). Preparing PE preservice teachers to facilitate a learning mindset in p-12 students. In HETE/PETE meeting of SHAPE America. Atlanta, GA.
Rukavina, P. B., & Doolittle, S. A. (2015). Urban schools and comprehensive physical activity programs. In HETE/PETE meeting of SHAPE America. Atlanta, GA.
Langdon, J., Rukavina, P. B., & Greenleaf, C. (2014). Associations with Diversity Attitudes in PE Teachers. In SHAPE America. St. Louis, MO..
Rukavina, P. B., Langdon, J., Greenleaf, C., & Portman, P. (2014). Associations with Obesity Bias in Physical Education Teachers. In SHAPE America. St. Louis, MO.
Doolittle, S., Rukavina, P. B., Dematteo, J, & Mehan, R. (2014). Comparing an Established Urban PE/PA/Sport Program with CSPAP. In SHAPE America. St. Louis, MO.
Rukavina, P. B., Doolittle, S., & Dematteo, J. (2014). Examining New Theories for PE in an Urban Middle School. In International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education. Auckland, New Zealand.
Rukavina, P. B., Doolittle, S. (2014). Including Overweight and Obese Students into PE: Multi-level Strategies. In the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education,. Auckland, New Zealand.
Doolittle, S. & Rukavina, P. B. (2014). Overweight and Obese Students in PE and PA. In International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education. Auckland, New Zealand.
Rukavina, Langdon, J., Greenleaf, C., & Gibbone, A. (2013). Obesity bias among undergraduate exercise science students. In American College of Sport Medicine. Indianapolis, IN.
Rukavina, P. B., Gibbone, A., Greenleaf, C., Langdon, J., Jenkins, J., Portman, P., & Ransdell, L. (2013). Achievement Goals and Diversity Attitudes in Physical Education Pre-Service Teachers. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Charlotte, NC.
Langdon, J., Rukavina, P., Greenleaf, C., & Gibbone, A. (2013). Predictors of Cultural Pluralism and Diversity among Undergraduate Kinesiology Majors. In National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education National Conference. Ft., Lauderdale, FL.
Gibbone, A., Bernstein, E., & Rukavina, P. B. (2012). Middle School Students’ Perceptions of Competition and Enjoyment during Dance Specific Active Gaming in Physical Education. In Southern District Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,. Orlando, FL.
Rukavina P. B., Li, W., Manson, M., Beale, A., & Doolittle, S. (2011). Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions of Environmental Constraints for Inclusion of Overweight Students Into Physical Education. In International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education. A Coruna, Spain.
Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., Doolittle, S., Beale, A. & Manson, M. (2011). Including Overweight Students in Physical Education: Teacher’s Beliefs and Goals, Choices of Curriculum, Strategies and Learning Climates. In Physical Education and Sports: Challenges and Future Directions. Shanghai, China.
Doolittle, S., Manson, M., Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., & Beale, A. (2011). Physical Education Teachers’ Perceptions of Overweight Students Individual Constraints and Implications for Teaching. In International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education. Limerick, Ireland.
Rukavina, P.B., Li, W., Doolittle, S., Beale, A., & Manson, M. (2011). Including Overweight Students in Physical Education under a Social Ecological Constraints Theory. In American Education Research Association. New Orleans, LA.
Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., & Kim, J. (2011). Overweight or Obese Students’ Perceptions of Caring in Physical Education. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. San Diego, CA.
Sun, H., Li, W., Shen, B., & Rukavina, P. B. ( (2010). Active Game: A Possible way to Promote Physical Activity in Elementary School Physical Education? In American Council of Sport Medicine. Seattle, WA.
Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., Shen, B., & Sun, H. (2010). Parents’ Coping with Weight-Related Teasing Experienced by Their Overweight or Obese Child in Physical Education. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Indianapolis, IN..
Sun, H., Li, W., Shen, B., & Rukavina, P. B. (2010). Students’ Beliefs and Values, In-class Physical Activity, And Fitness Test. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Indianapolis, IN.
Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., Doolittle, S., Beale, A., & Manson, M. (2010). Experienced Physical Education Teachers’ Policies and Instructional Strategies for Including Overweight Students. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Indianapolis, IN..
Shen, B., Choi, Y. S., Rukavina, P. B., Li, W., & Sun, H. (2010). Influence of Gender and Grade on Amotivation in High School Physical Education. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. , Indianapolis, IN.
Sun, H., Li, W., Shen, B., & Rukavina, P. B. (2009). Middle School Students’ After-School Students’ Physical Activity: An Analysis of Nationally Representative Data. In American Council of Sport Medicine. Seattle, WA.
Li, W., Shen, B., Sun, H., & Rukavina, P. B. (2009). Mediating Effect of Perceived Sports Competence On Achievement Goals in Physical Education and Exercise Intentions. In American Council of Sport Medicine. Seattle, WA.
Wingert, R. K., Shen, B., Choi, Y. S., Li, W., Sun, H., Rukavina, P. B. (2009). The Influence of Teachers’ Social Support on Amotivation in Physical Education. In American Education Research Association. San Diego, CA.
Wingert, R. K., Shen, B., Choi, Y. S., Li, W., Sun, H., & Rukavina, P. B. (2009). An amotivation model in physical education. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Tampa, FL.
Kim, I., Li, W., Rukavina, P. B., Shen, B., & Sun, H. (2009). Physical Education in the Eyes of Overweight Adolescents' Parents. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Tampa, FL.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B (2009). Qualitative exploration of overweight/obese adolescents' and parents' coping mechanisms. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Tampa, Fl.
Li, W., & Rukavina, P. B. (2008). Effectiveness of Two Interventions on Reducing Obesity Bias Among Secondary School Students. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Fort Worth, TX.
Rukavina, P. B., & Li, W. (2008). Perceptions of Controllability: Are Adolescents Receiving an Appropriate Message about the Aetiology of Obesity? In American Education Research Association. New York, NY..
Clanton, K., Melton, I, Rukavina, P. B, & Holt, B. (2008). Effectiveness of Sport Education to meet its Identified Objectives in Net/Wall game and Track and Field Sports. In National Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Li, W., Wright, P., Rukavina, P. B., & Pickering, M. (2007). Measuring Students’ Perceptions of Personal and Social Responsibility and its Relationship to Enjoyment in Urban Physical Education. In American Education Research Association. Chicago, IL.
Rukavina, P.B, & Li, W. (2007). A Service Learning Based Project to Change Implicit and Explicit Attitudes Toward Obese Individuals in Kinesiology Pre-Professionals. In American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Baltimore, MD.
