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James Ball, Ph.D., Health Education and PromotionAssistant Professor

Northeastern Illinois University

Business Address: Home Address:Northeastern Illinois University 3937 N. Wayne Ave. Apt. 1FChicago, IL 60613 Chicago, IL 60613(773) 442- 5539 608-385-3011james.ball@neiu.edu jamball36@hotmail.com

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2013. Dissertation: Factors affecting adoption and diffusion of distance education among university health faculty. Health Education and Promotion

M.S. University of Wisconsin La Crosse, 2007 Thesis: Leadership competencies of recreational directors in the state of wisconsin: A delphi study. Recreational Management

B.S. University of Wisconsin La Crosse, 2002 Health Education (K-12 teacher certification) with a Strength and Conditioning Concentration.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE2015-present Assistant Professor

Northeastern Illinois UniversityHLED 103 – Introduction to Community HealthHLED 303 – Sex Education onlineHLED 305 – Middle and High School Health EducationSCED 305K – Student TeachingHLED 308 – Health Behavior TheoryHLED 345 – Drug Education

2013-2015 Assistant ProfessorColorado State University-Pueblo

EXHP 101 – Introduction to EXHPREXHP 162L – Personal Health LabEXHP 201 – Drugs and Healthy LifestylesEXHP 288 – Health Promotion PracticeEXHP 362 – Evaluation of Current Health IssuesEXHP 485 – Methods in Health PromotionEXHP 487 – Health Promotion Program Planning/EvaluationEXHP 489 – Internships

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OTHER HEALTH AND RECREATION EXPERIENCE2012 Dissertation Research Assistantship – Southern Illinois University

Carbondale Health Education Department, Carbondale, IL

2012 Research Assistant – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Recreation Management Department, Carbondale, IL

2011, 2012 Teaching Assistant – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Education Department, Carbondale, IL

2009 - 2012 Graduate Assistant – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Education Department, Carbondale, IL

2006-2009 Operations/Events Coordinator – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Recreational Center

2006 Building Manager/Intramurals Assistant - University of Wisconsin La Crosse Recreational Facility

2004, 2005 Assistant Department Head of Personal Training – Lifetime Fitness Schaumburg, IL

2003 – 2008 K – 12 Health Education Teacher Certification

RESEARCH EXPEREINCE & SCHOLARLY ACTIVITYPUBLICATIONSAdkins, M., Bice, M., Heelan, K., & Ball, J. (ACCEPTED w/ revisions June 2015).

Enhancing Physical Education with a Supplemental Physical Activity Program. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Scheduled to be published 2016.

Ball, J., Bice, M., & Parry, T. (2016). Retrospective evaluation of high school sport participant and adult BMI status, physical activity levels, and motivation to exercise. American Journal of Health Studies, 31(2), 105-111.

Bice, M., Carey, J., Brown, G., Adkins, M., & Ball, J. (2016). The use of mobile application to enhance learning of the skeletal system in introductory anatomy & physiology students. The International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education, 27(1), 14-20.

Bice, M., Ball, J., Ramsey, A., & Adkins, M. (2016). Health technology ownership and use: Implications for adult physical activity. Journal of Sport and Health Research, 8(1), 13-22.

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Ball, J. & Bice, M. (2015). Adult BMI and physical activity: Retrospective evaluation of high school sport and recreation participation. Recreation Sports Journal, 39(2), 144-156.

Ball, J., Bice, M., & Adkins, M. (2015). Qualitative assessment of an electronic activity-tracking device: Strengths, weaknesses, and considerations in behavior change interventions for health educators. The Health Educator, 47(1), 20-26

Bice, M., Ball, J., & McClaran, S. (2015). Wearable electronic activity-trackingtechnology: Nike fuelband se and physical activity motivation.International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 13(2), 1-9.

Ball, J., Ogletree, R., Jurkowski, Asunda, P., & Miller, K. (2014). Diffusion of innovation elements that influence the adoption and diffusion of distance education in health. American Journal of Health Studies, 29(3), 240-246.

Ball, J., Bice, M., & Parry, T. (2014). Adult motivation for physical activity: Differentiating motives for exercise, sport, and recreation. Recreation Sports Journal, 38(2), 130-142.

Ball, J., Foust, C., & Rochester, C. (2014). Mindfulness practice in the classroom and gym: Making a real impact in student learning. COAHPERD Journal, 40(1), 9-14.

Bice, M., Ball, J., & Ramsey, A. (2014). Relations between mindfulness and mental health outcomes: Need fulfillment as a mediator. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 16(3), 191-201.

Bice, M., Ball, J., Brown, S., & Parry, T. (2014). Influence of high school sport participation on adult physical activity. Journal of Sport and Health Research, 6(3), 253-264.

Ball, J., Ogletree, R., Jurkowski, E., Fetro, J., Asunda, P., & Miller, K. (2013). The development of a measurement tool to measure the adoption of distance education in health. American Journal of Health Studies, 28(4), 183-189.

Bice, M., Ball, J., & Ramsey, A. (2012). Implementation of the C.A.T.C.H. health education classroom curriculum in 5th grade classes in southern Illinois. The Health Education Student Monograph, 29(2), 13-18.

Ball, J. (2011). Addressing and overcoming the digital divide in schools. The Health Education Student Monograph, 28(2), 56-59.

Ball, J., Simpson, S., Ardovino, P., & Skemp-Arlt, K. (2008). Leadership competencies of university recreational directors in Wisconsin. Recreational Sports Journal. 32(1), 3-10.

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RESEARCH EXPEREINCE & SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY PRESENTATIONSBall, J., Bice, M., & Adkins, M. (2016, April). Adult BMI and physical activity level of

participants who participated in high school sports. Poster presentation at the 2016 Society for Health and Physical Educators National Conference in Minneapolis, MN.

Bice, M., Ball, J., Easton, H., & Coyle, B. (2016, April). Impact evaluation of CATCH kids club in rural Nebraska. Poster presentation at the 2016 Society for Health and Physical Educators National Conference in Minneapolis, MN.

Adkins, M., Bice, M., Bartee, T., Heelan, K.A., & Ball, J. (2016, April). Fundamental movement pattern changes of participants receiving physical activity everyday. Poster presentation at the 2016 Society for Health and Physical Educators National Conference in Minneapolis, MN.

Bice, M., Ball, J., Adkins, M, & Parry, T. (2016, January). Retrospective evaluation of high school primary physical activities and adulthood physical activity need satisfaction. Oral presentation at the 2016 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Conference in San Diego, CA.

Bice, M., Carey, J., Brown, G.A., Adkins, M., & Ball, J. (2016, January). The use of mobile applications to enhance introductory anatomy & physiology student performance on topic specific in-class tests. Oral presentation at the 2016 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Conference in San Diego, CA.

Banas, J., Wallis, L., & Ball, J. (2015, November). Teen healthcare brokering: Prevalence, impact, and desired support. Oral presentation at Northeastern Illinois University’s Sixth Annual Faculty Research and Creative Activities Symposium in Chicago, IL.

Ball, J. & Bice, M. (2015, November). Implementing mindfulness curricula into K-12 schools. Oral presentation at the 2015 Nebraska Society for Health and Physical Educators State Conference in Kearny, NE.

Hostetter, K., Ball, J., Clark, R., & Deluna, J. (2015, June). Healthcare Issues & Conditions Relavtive to Ethnically Diverse Populations. Poster presentation at the 2015 National Athletic Training Association Clinical Symposia and Athletic Training Expo in St. Louis, MO.

Ball, J. (2015, April). Mindfulness Implementation into the Classroom. Experiential Education Poster Session and Scholars Showcase at Colorado State University-Pueblo in Pueblo, CO.

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Bice, M. & Ball, J. (2015, April). Innovation perceptions & motivation to implement a coordinated school health program in rural Nebraska. Poster presentation at the 2015 Society for Public Health Education National Conference in Portland, OR.

Ball, J. & Bice, M. (2015, March). Specific physical activities participated during high school increase lifetime activity. Poster presentation at the 2015 Society of Health and Physical Educators National Conference in Seattle, WA.

Bice, M. & Ball, J. (2015, March). Relations between physical activity, mindfulness, and mental health outcomes. Poster presentation at the 2015 Society of Health and Physical Educators National Conference in Seattle, WA.

Ball, J. & Bice, M. (2015, January). Exercise motivation among adults who had access to a physical activity tracking device. Poster presentation at the 2015 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Conference in Clearwater, FL.

Foust, C., Rochester, C., & Ball, J. (2014, October). Implementing mindful techniques in children and adolescents. Oral presentation at the 2014 Colorado Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Conference in Westminster, CO.

Ball, J. & Fetro, J. (2013, April). Measuring facets of mindfulness among selected undergraduate students. Oral presentation at the 2013 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference in Charlotte, NC.

Ball, J. & Fetro, J. (2013, April). Creating an instrument to measure the diffusion of distance education. Oral presentation at the 2013 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference in Charlotte, NC.

Bice, M. & Ball, J. (2013, January). High school sport participation and current adult physical activity trends. Oral Presentation at the 2013 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Ball, J. (2012, November). Mindfulness in undergraduate students. Presentation at the 2012 Illinois American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference in St. Charles, IL.

Ball, J. (2012, October). Distance education activities for high school health education classes. Round table presentation at the 2012 American School Health Association National Conference in San Antonio, TX.

Ball, J. & Bice, M. (2012, April). The diffusion of distance education in health education. Presentation at the 2012 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Regional Conference in Bloomingdale, IL.

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Bice, M., Ball, J., & Ramsey, A. (2012, April). Effectiveness of C.A.T.C.H. in southern Illinois. Presentation at the 2012 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Regional Conference in Bloomingdale, IL.

Ball, J., Bice, M., & Ramsey, A. (2012, March). Teacher evaluation of the C.A.T.C.H. health education classroom curriculum. Poster session presented at the 2012 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference in Boston, MA.

Bice, M., Ball, J., & Ramsey, A. (2012, March). Implementation of the C.A.T.C.H. health education classroom curriculum. Poster session presented at the 2012 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference in Boston, MA.

Ball, J. (2011, March). The digital divide. Poster session presented at the 2011 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference in San Diego, CA.

RESEARCH EXPEREINCE & SCHOLARLY ACTIVITYGRANTSBall, J. & Banas, J. (2016). Health Brokering among NEIU Students. Northeastern

Illinois Summer Stipend.

Foust, C. & Ball, J. (2015). Partnership to Explore Mindfulness Training in Pueblo City Schools to Prevent School Violence and Empower Health Decisions. Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Community Engagement Pilot Program Grant.

Ball, J. (2015). Specific Physical Activities Participated during High School Increase Lifetime Activity. Colorado State University-Pueblo Faculty Development Grant.

Ball, J. (2015). Mindfulness Implementation into the Classroom. Colorado State University-Pueblo Experiential Education Grant.

Ball, J. (2014). Exercise Motivation with the Nike Fuel Band. Colorado State University-Pueblo Faculty Development Grant.

Hostetter, K., Clark, R., Ball, J., & DeLuna, J. (2014). Healthcare Issues & Conditions Relavtive to Ethnically Diverse Populations. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Ethnic Diversity Enhancement Grant.

Bice, M. & Ball, J. (2014). Physical Activity Motivation: Influence of Technology on Physical Activity. Research Services Council Faculty Grant, University of Nebraska-Kearny.

PROFESIONAL MEMBERSHIP

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2016-present Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)

2015-present Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG)

2015-2016 Illinois School Health Association (ISHA)

2013-2015 National Wellness Institute (NWI)

2010-2014 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)

2010-2014 American Association of Health Education (AAHE)

2011-2014 American School Health Association (ASHA)

2011-2014 Midwest (AAHPERD)

2009-2013 Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG)

PROFESSIONAL DEVLOPMENT2016 Society for Health and Physical Educators National Conference in Minneapolis,

MN

2015 Nebraska Society of Health and Physical Educators State Conference in Kearny, NE

2015 Illinois School Health Association Midyear Workshop in Hinsdale, Illinois

2015 Society for Public Health Education National Conference in Portland, OR.

2015 Society of Health and Physical Educators National Conference in Seattle, WA.

2015 National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Conference in Clearwater, FL.

2014 Colorado Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Conference in Westminster, CO

2013 Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference in Charlotte, NC

2012 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference in St. Charles, IL

2012 American School Health Association National Conference in San Antonio, TX

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2012 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Midwest Regional Conference in Bloomingdale, IL.

2012 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference in Boston, MA.

2011 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference in San Diego, CA

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE2016-17 Member of Faculty Council on Academic Affairs at NEIU

2016-17 Editorial Board Member for Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators

2016-17 Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

2016 NEIU Search and Screen Committee for the Associate Director of the Student Health Center

2015-16 Member of the University Advisory Committee at NEIU

2015-16 Editorial Board Member for the International Research in Higher Education Journal

2015-16 NEIU Assessment Coordinator for the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics Department.

2015-16 NEIU EdTPA Coordinator for the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics Department.

2015-16 Northeastern Illinois University College of Education Professional Development Committee Chair

2015-16 1st year orientation program at Northeastern Illinois University

2015 CSU-Pueblo Search Committee for a Visiting Professor in the EXHPR Department

2015 CSU-Pueblo Engineering, Science, and Technology Design Contest

2014-15 CSU-Pueblo Discovery Days – Family and Student Orientation Days for the EXHP Department

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2014 Conference Session Reviewer – National Wellness Institute National Conference, Minneapolis, MN

2014-15 Faculty Handbook Committee

2014-15 Committee on Shared Goverence

2014-16 CSU-Pueblo Faculty Senate

2014 CSU-Pueblo Health Fair Body Fat/BMI Screening Facilitator

2013-15 Faculty Advisor – CSU-Pueblo Student Health Club

2013 Committee to Increase Continuing/Online Education at CSU-Pueblo

2013-15 Information Technology Board at CSU-Pueblo

2013-15 Library Liaison for the EXHPR Department at CSU-Pueblo

2013 Student Majors Fair – Colorado State University-Pueblo EXHP Department

2013-14 Summer Student Orientation – Colorado State University-Pueblo EXHP Department

2012-13 Eta Sigma Gamma Student Mentor – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Education Department, Carbondale, IL

2011 Presented to undergraduate education majors – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Education Department, Carbondale,

IL

2011 Conference Session Reviewer – American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference, San

Diego, CA.

2011 Presented to high school physical education classes – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Education Department, Carbondale,

IL

2010 Planned and implemented healthy/fun activities – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Education Department, Carbondale,

IL

2010 Implemented a nutrition station – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Education Department, Carbondale, IL

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2010 Implemented a family fun/health night – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Health Education Department, Carbondale, IL

2009 Implemented a health fair – Southern Illinois Healthcare, Carbondale, IL

2007-08 Certified CPR Instructor – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

2007 Created the Emergency Action Plan – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

2004-2006 National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)

2003-2005 National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)