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Dr. DawnElla Rust

Abbreviated Vitae

Professor
Department of Kinesiology & Health Science
drust@sfasu.edu

Ed.D. Oklahoma State University, 1994, Health Promotions
M. S. Emporia State University, 1989, Health and Physical Education
B.S. Oklahoma State University, 1986, Community Health

Refereed Publications

Adams, T. & Rust, D. M. (2006). Normative gaps in sexual behaviors among a national sample of college students. American Journal of Health Education, 37(1), 27-34.

Rust, D. M. & Parker, K. (2005). Inhalant abuse: Is Sallie huffing? ACEI Focus on Middle School, 18(1), 1+.

Bowden, R. G., Rust, D. M., Dunsmore, S., & Briggs, J. (2005). Changes in social physique anxiety and perceived fitness of undergraduate students enrolled in 16-week physical activity class. Psychological Reports, 96, 690-692.

Rust, D. M. (2004). Walk can't walk Health benefits of a built community. Journal of Academic Inquiry, 1(2), 2-9.

Sherblom, P. & Rust, D.M. (2004). Body image, figure rating, and body mass index of girls enrolled in health, physical education, or athletics. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 99, 473-482.

Bowden, R. G., Kingery, P. M., & Rust, D. M. (2004). Assessing risk using different cholesterol screening methods. Public Health, 118(3), 225-229.

Rust, D. M. (2002). The female athlete triad: Disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. The ClearingHouse, 75(6), 301-05.

Rust, D. & Bowden, R. (2001). Improving school success for students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 4, 368-375.

Bowden, R. & Rust, D. (2000). A review of fetal alcohol syndrome for health educators. Journal of Health Education, 34(4), 321-326.

Gibbons, E. S., Rust, D. M., Blassingame, C. L., & Reed, J. L. (2000). Effects of sex composition by class and instructor s sex on physical self-efficacy of college men. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 90, 105-110.

Briggs, J., Bowden, R. G., & Rust, D. (1999). Effects of participation in physical education activity course on social physique and perceived fitness. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70(1) A-108 (Abstract).

Rust, D. & Briggs, J. (1998). Iron status and the athlete. Sports Medicine Update, 13(3), 17-19.

Rust, D. & Caneday, L. (1995). Eating disorders prevention: Taking the tiger by the tail. The Physical Educator, 52(8), 57-60.

Aldana, S. G., Jacobson, B. H., Rust, D., & Kelley, P. (1993). The impact of small sample size on estimating the relationship between lifestyle practices and employee medical care costs. American Journal of Health Promotion, 7, 29-30.

Rust, D. & Stone, L. (2005). Childhood obesity and bullying. Texas School Health Bulletin, 5(1), 3.

Rust, D., Sherblom, P, & Self, C. (2002). Health behaviors of athletic trainers. TAHPERD Journal, LXX (2), 14+.

Rust, D., Gibbons, E., & Hardcastle, J. (2001). Psychological attributes of overweight college females. OAHPERD Journal, XXXVIII(1), 20-22.

Rust, D. & Edgley, B. (2000). Eating self-efficacy, eating urges, and exercise habits of college students. OAHPERD Journal, XXXVI(2), 9-10.

Rust, D. (1999). UPDATE - On the Children s Health Insurance Program. Texas Association HPERD Journal, LXVII(2), 39.

Rust, D. (1996). A review of anthropometric assessments for health and physical educators. NSU Center Review, 5(1), 5-9.

Braley, D. M. (1988). Health promotion programs in the school and university. Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 58(2), 24-25.

Presentations

Rust, D. & Kelly, M. (2005). Marathon challenge for 5th graders. National Association of Health Education Centers in Houston, TX,

Allen, D., Cox, C., Loube, B., & Rust, D. (2003). Panel presentation: Advocacy as a tool to create a wellness epidemic. Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference in Washington, DC.

Rust, D. (2000). Yes I can! Using self-efficacy to improve exercise adherence of college students. National Wellness Conference in Stevens Point, WI.

Rust, D. (2000). Worry free! National Wellness Conference Children’s Program in Stevens Point, WI.

Rust, D. (1999). Nutrition and weight management & human behavior/ psychology. ACSM-HFI Workshop in Arlington, TX.

Rust, D. (1996 & 1994). Program administration. American College of Sports Medicine - Health and Fitness Instructor Workshop in Stillwater, OK.

Rust, D. (1990). An investigation of the nutritional and physiological status and characteristics of eating disorders of female ballet dancers and distance runners. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention in San Francisco, CA.

Rust, D. & Whiting, L. (2001). Effectiveness of a cancer education module on cancer prevention and screening knowledge of college students. Poster session at the American Association for Cancer Education Conference in Los Angeles, CA.

Briggs, J., Bowden, R. G., & Rust, D. (1999). Effects of participation in physical education activity courses on social physique and perceived fitness. Poster session at the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Boston, MA.

Rust, D. (2004 & 2005). The difference between living and living well. Regional Hospital Volunteer Association in Nacogdoches, TX and State Hospital Volunteer Association in Fort Worth, TX and East Texas Judges Association in Nacogdoches, TX.

Rust, D. (2005). Connecting trails to healthy communities. Texas Trails Network State Conference in San Marcos, TX.

Rust, D. & McCormick, D. (2004). What can I do with a health degree? Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Arlington, TX.

Rust, D. & Yarbrough, M. (2002). Health fairs, not disease fairs. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Fort Worth, TX.

Rust, D. (2002). Understanding healthy. SFASU Celebration of Educational Excellence in Nacogdoches, TX.

Rust, D. (2001). Do you understand me? The importance of health literacy. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Corpus Christi, TX.

Alastuey, L, Rust, D., & Smith, F. (2001). A qualifying exam for Health Education ExCet. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Corpus Christi, TX.

Sherblom, P. & Rust, D. (2001). Exercise your choice to be healthy. Mission Possible VI: Success Mental Healthcare Strategies in Nacogdoches, TX.

Rust, D. (2000). What is environmental health? Texas Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Dallas, TX.

Plunk, J., Bowden, R., & Rust, D. (2000). Walking billboards: Practice what you teach. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Dallas, TX.

Rust, D. (2000). Show me the weigh – 25 ideas for weight management. Texas Department of Health 5th Annual School Wellness Conference in Kilgore, TX.

Rust, D. (2000). Learning what being healthy really means. Expanding Your Horizons Career Conference in Nacogdoches, TX.

Rust, D. & Massey, M. (1999). Health and poverty: It’s more than a money thing. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Austin, TX.

Rust, D. & Redfield, J. (1999). Teaching for emotional literacy in physical education. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Austin, TX.

Redfield, J., Bowden, R., Plunk, J., Sherblom, P., Thomson, B., Santiago, R., & Rust, D. (1999). Successful interviewing - Making your first impression. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Austin, TX.

Rust, D. (1999). Yes, I can - Using self-efficacy in the classroom. Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Oklahoma City, OK.

Rust, D. (1998.). Never say ‘Quack’ to a doctor - Activities for consumer health. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Houston, TX.

Redfield, J. & Rust, D. (1998). Finding balance - Implementing a college wellness course. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Houston, TX.

Rust, D. (1998). Managing stress with activities. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Student Convention in Nacogdoches, TX.

Rust, D. (1997). A pre-conception health appraisal and education program for prospective biological parents. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Fort Worth, TX.

Rust, D. (1996). Wellness job opportunities. Oklahoma Baptist University in
Shawnee, OK.

Rust, D. (1996). Stress management. Oklahoma State Department of Education "Health in Action Workshop" in Kingston, OK.

Dohoney, P. & Rust, D. (1995). Problems experienced by first year physical education teachers. Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Edmond, OK.

Rust, D. & McCrory, M. (1995). Fetal alcohol syndrome. Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Edmond, OK.

Rust, D. (2003). Beach balls. Poster session at the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Galveston, TX.

Rust, D. (2002). Health knot. Poster session at the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Fort Worth, TX.

Rust, D. & Edgley, B. (1998). The relationship among eating self-efficacy, eating urges, and exercise habits of college students. Poster session at the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Convention in Houston, TX.

Service Activities

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
President-elect, Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
Member, Strategic Plan ’08 Implementation Committee, 2003-2006.

COLLEGE SERVICE:
Member, SFA College of Education Dean’s Advisory Council, 2001-present.

DEPARTMENT SERVICE:
Academic Advisor, SFA Health Science Program (150 students per semester),
1998-present.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Member, City of Nacogdoches Parks and Recreation Board, 2005-present.

Awards

College of Education Teaching Award

Nacogdoches AAUW Service AWARD

SDAHPERD Health Educator of the Year;

TAHPERD Health Educator of the Year

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