B. EDUCATION

Graduate:

Doctor of Philosophy, Kinesiology, emphasis in Exercise Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007

Master of Education in Counseling, specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Boston University, 2002

Undergraduate:

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Cornell University, 2001

C. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008-Present, Monmouth University
Program Coordinator: Bachelor of Science in Health Studies

2006-Present, Monmouth University
Assistant Professor: Health Studies

2006, University of Illinois
Instructor: Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology

2003-2005, University of Illinois
Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (Instructor: Edward McAuley, PhD)

2002-2006, University of Illinois
Research Assistant: Exercise Psychology Laboratory (Director: Edward McAuley, PhD)

2002, University of Illinois
Teaching Assistant: Social and Psychological Characteristics of Physical Activity (Instructor: Steven Petruzzello, PhD)

D. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

D.1. Refereed Publications

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, 311-318.

Gordon, B. A., Rykhlevskaia, E. I., 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, 825-838.

LeMasurier, G. C., Bauman, A., E., Corbin, C. B., Konopack, J. F., McAuley, E., Umstattd, R. E., & Van Emmerik, R. E. (2008). Assessing walking behaviors of selected subpopulations. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40(Supplement), 594-602.

Hu, L., McAuley, E., Motl, R. W., & Konopack, J. F. (2007). Influence of self-efficacy on the functional relationship between ratings of perceived exertion and exercise intensity. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 27, 303-308.

McAuley, E., Motl, R. W., Morris, K. S., Hu, L., Doerksen, S. E., Elavsky, S., & Konopack, J. F. (2007). Enhancing physical activity adherence and well-being in Multiple Sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial. Multiple Sclerosis, 13, 652-659.

McAuley, E., Morris, K. S., Motl, R. W., Hu, L., Konopack, J. F., Elavsky, S. E. (2007). Long-term follow-up of physical activity behavior in older adults. Health Psychology, 26, 375-380.

Hu, L., Motl, R. W., McAuley, E., & Konopack, J. F. (2007). Effects of self-efficacy on physical activity enjoyment in college-aged women. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 14,92-96.

McAuley, E., Konopack, J. F., Morris, K. S., Motl, R. W., Hu, L., & Rosengren, K. (2006). Physical activity and functional limitation in older women: Influence of self-efficacy. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 61, 270-277.

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.

Motl, R. W., Konopack, J. F., Hu, L., & McAuley, E. (2006). Does self-efficacy influence leg muscle pain during cycling exercise among females? The Journal of Pain, 7, 301-7.

McAuley, E., Konopack, J. F., Motl, R. W., Morris, K. S., Doerksen, S. E., & Rosengren, K. R. (2006). Physical activity and quality of life in older adults: Influence of health status and self-efficacy. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31, 99-103.

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, 138-145.

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.

McAuley, E., Konopack, J. F., Motl, R. W., Rosengren, K., & Morris, K. (2005). Measuring disability and function in older women: Psychometric properties of the Late Life Function and Disability Instrument. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 60A, 901-909.

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. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 60B, P268–P275.

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 and Aging, 20, 295-302.

D.2. Manuscripts in Preparation

Konopack, J. F., & McAuley, E. (in preparation). Efficacy-Mediated Effects of Spirituality and Physical Activity on Quality of Life.

D.3. Refereed Presentations

Konopack, J. F., & Hall, E. (2009). Psychological Characteristics of Ultramarathon Participants. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA.

Konopack, J. F., & McAuley, E. (2009). Efficacy-Mediated Effects of Spirituality and Physical Activity on Quality of Life. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Montreal, Canada.

Konopack, J. F., & McAuley, E. (2008). Gender Differences in Religiosity-Social Support Relations. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

Beric, B., & Konopack, J. F. (2008). An Instrument for Measuring Participation in the Health Education Process. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.

Konopack, J. F., & McAuley, E. (2007). Construct Validity of the Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religion/Spirituality. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

Konopack, J. F. & McAuley, E. (2006). Private Religious Practice and Organizational Religiosity: Implications for Physical and Mental Health. The Gerontologist, 46 (Special Issue 1), 186-187.

Konopack, J. F., Marquez, D. X., & McAuley, E. (2006). Using accelerometers to assess lifestyle physical activity in older adults. Paper presented at the International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, April 17-20, 2006.

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., 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 implications for brain imaging. Presented at the Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta, GA, April 2006.

McAuley, E., Konopack, J. F., Doerksen, S. E., Morris, K. S., Wójcicki, T., & White, S. (2006). Functional limitations and physical activity in older women: Efficacy, age, and ethnicity effects. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA, March 23, 2006.

Konopack, J. F., McAuley, E., Hu, L., Kramer, A. F., & Marquez, D. X. (2006). Changes in functional fitness following a randomized controlled exercise trial. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA, March 23, 2006.

McAuley, E., Konopack, J. F., & Umstattd, M. R. (2005). Walking as physical activity in older adults: Determinants and consequences. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Walking for Health conference, Champaign, IL, October 2005.

McAuley, E., Konopack, J. F., Doerksen, S. E., Morris, K. S., & Motl, R. W. Physical activity and quality of life in older adults: Influence of health status and self-efficacy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Amsterdam, NL, June 2005.

Konopack, J. F., McAuley, E., Morris, K. S., Hu, L., Motl, R. W., & Rosengren, K. (2005). Physical activity and functional limitation in older women: A latent variable model. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), S12.

Morris, K. S., McAuley, E., Elavsky, S. Konopack, J. F., Hu, L., Motl, R. W., & Doerksen, S. D. (2005). Maintenance of long-term physical activity in older adults: Activity mode and self-efficacy influences. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37(5), 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 Cognitive Neuroscience Society Meeting, New York, NY, April, 2005.

Konopack, J. F., Marquez, D. X., Hu, L., Elavsky, S., McAuley, E., & Kramer, A. F. (2005). Correlates of functional fitness in older adults. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 29, S165.

Konopack, J. F., McAuley, E., Motl, R. W., Rosengren, K., & Morris, K. S. (2004). Measuring disability and function in older women: Psychometric properties of the Late Life Function and Disability Instrument. The Gerontologist, 44 (Special Issue 1), 145.

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. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36(5), 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. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 36(5), S1122.

Konopack, J. F., McAuley, E., Marquez, D. X., Elavsky, S., Jerome, G. J., Hu, L., & Washburn, R. A. (2004). Accelerometry among older adults: Relationships between physical activity, fitness, and well-being. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 27, S094.

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. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 35(5), 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. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 35(5), S73.

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. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25, S011.

D.4. Additional Presentations

Konopack, J. F. (July 2009). Sleep and the College Student. "Learning Experience" class component of New Student Orientation. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Konopack, J. F. (March 2009). Health Studies for Transfer Students. Presentation to local college instructors and counselors for "Community College Counselor Day" program. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Konopack, J. F. (March, April 2009). Health Studies at Monmouth University. Presentation to prospective students and their parents as part of "Mondays at Monmouth" program. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Konopack, J. F. (August 2008). Writing Workshop: Research Papers in APA Style. Continuing education workshop for health care professionals. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Konopack, J. F. (July 2008). Sleep and the College Student. "Learning Experience" class component of New Student Orientation. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Konopack, J. F. (April 2008). Obesity & Physical Inactivity on a Global Scale. Poster presented at the Global Understanding Convention. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Konopack, J. F. (February 2008). Heart-Healthy Habits: Focusing on Physical Activity. Continuing education workshop for health care professionals. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Konopack, J. F. (February 2008). Decision 2008: Be Active – Stay Active! Invited presentation to university employees. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Konopack, J. F. (January 2008). Writing Workshop: Research Papers in APA Style. Continuing education workshop for health care professionals. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

Konopack, J. F., & Beric, B. (December 2007). Bachelor of Science in Health Studies at Monmouth University. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the New Jersey Society for Public Health Education, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, Mercerville, NJ.

Konopack, J. F. (June 2007). The Brain. Interactive workshop for Nurse Camp students. Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ.

E. GRANTS, HONORS, & AWARDS

BD Health Program Grant. Independent College Fund of New Jersey, 2009 (under review).

Stair Well: A Worksite Physical Activity Promotion Project. Grant-in-Aid for Creativity, Monmouth University, 2009 ($858).

Selected Participant, Podcasting Pilot Program, Monmouth University, 2009.

Advancing Novel Science in Women’s Health Research (ANSWHR; R03; PAS-07-382). Proposal to the National Institutes of Health (resubmission under revision).

Psychosocial Aspects of Ultramarathon Performance. Grant-in-Aid for Creativity, Monmouth University, 2008 ($1,500).

Monmouth University Travel Grants, 2006-2007, 2008-2009

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (F31):
Risk Factors for Mental Illness in the Elderly (June 1, 2006 – August 29, 2006; $38,105); Grant # 1 F31 MH076460-01A1

Roger Morse Most Outstanding Graduate Student Award, University of Illinois: 2006 ($2500)

T. K. Cureton Physical Fitness Research Award, University of Illinois: 2005 ($1000)

Initiative on Aging Travel Grants, University of Illinois: 2004-2005, 2005-2006

Graduate College Conference Travel Grant, University of Illinois: 2004-2005

Department of Kinesiology Conference Travel Grants, University of Illinois: 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006

Incomplete List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by their Students, University of Illinois: 2002, 2006

F. SERVICE AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

F.1. Monmouth University Service

Dean Search Committee, School of Nursing & Health Studies, Monmouth University, 2009

Grader and Proctor, Writing Proficiency Examination, Monmouth University, 2008-2009

General Education: First Year Seminar Working Group, Monmouth University, 2008-Present

Co-Chair, Writing Committee (formerly University Committee on Writing), Monmouth University, 2009-Present

Member, University Committee on Writing, Monmouth University, 2008-2009

Honors Thesis Chief Advisor (J. Adamko), Monmouth University, 2008-2009

Advisor, First Year Experience, Monmouth University, 2008-Present

Independent Study supervisor (H. Nguyen), Monmouth University, Spring 2009

Independent Study supervisor (K. Fitzpatrick), Monmouth University, Summer 2008

Health and Physical Education Curriculum Committee, Monmouth University, 2008-Present

W. Roberts Teaching Award Committee, Monmouth University, 2008, 2009

Co-developer (with L. Coats), "Health Studies Subject Research Guide," Monmouth University, 2008

HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers Committee, Monmouth University, 2007-Present

Health Studies Curriculum Development Committee, Monmouth University, 2006-2008

Health Web Page Content Manager & Committee Member, Monmouth University, 2006-Present

Faculty Search Committees, Monmouth University, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009

Faculty Sponsor, Community & Service Learning Project (J. Berg), Monmouth University, Spring 2007

F.2. Article/Abstract Reviewer

Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
Health Psychology
Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
Journal of Applied Gerontology
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science
Monmouth Junior Science Symposium, Monmouth University
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

F.3. Additional Service

Invited Session Moderator, "Increasing Physical Activity in Adults from Tailoring to Technology," APHA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, November 2009.

Chair, Newsletter Committee, Physical Activity Special Interest Group, APHA, 2008-Present.

Doctoral Committee Member (T. Cunningham), A. T. Still University, 2008-Present.

Coordinator & volunteer, Student-Run Monmouth University Aid Station, New Jersey Marathon, 2008-Present.

Member, Board of Trustees, The Church of the Master, Howell, NJ, 2008-2009.

Aid Station Volunteer, McNaughton Park Trail Runs, Pekin, IL, 2008.

Culture of Wellness Committee, University of Illinois: 2005-2006

Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization Executive Committee: Student Paper and Poster Awards Co-Chair,
Gerontological Society of America: 2005

Department of Kinesiology Honors and Awards Selection Committee, University of Illinois: 2004

G. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American College of Sport Medicine

American Public Health Association

Society of Behavioral Medicine

H. CONTINUING EDUCATION

Earned certification: ACSM/NSPAPPH Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (PAPHS), 2009.

I. COURSES TAUGHT

HE-101 (Strategies for Healthy Living)

HE-160 (Substance Use & Abuse)

HE-212 (Lifelong Health)

HE-370 (Alternative & Complementary Health Therapies)

HE-399 (Independent Study in Health)

HE-485 (Senior Seminar in Health)

LC-100 (Freshman Seminar)

HO-498H (Honors Thesis Proposal)

HO-499H (Senior Honors Thesis)

EX-487 (Service Learning Project)

J. REFERENCES

Professional references are available upon request.

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