Tina M. Penhollow, PhD, CHES - Assistant Professor

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion
777 Glades Road, FH11-25B
Boca Raton, FL
Phone: 561.297.2643
Fax: 561.297.2839
E-mail: tpenholl@fau.edu

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ph.D. Health Science - May 2006
University of Arkansas

Doctoral Dissertation: Activity, Aging, & Sexuality: A Study of an Active Retirement Community

M.S. Health Education - May 2003
University of West Florida

Master's Thesis: Comparison of Selected Health-Risk Behaviors Between Students in Public and Private High Schools in Escambia County, Florida

B.S. Health Services Administration - May 2001
State University of New York (SUNY) College at Fredonia

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) - The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. - 10/2002 – Present

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Assistant Professor - Health Promotion: 8/2006 – Present
Florida Atlantic University - College of Education Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion

Undergraduate Teaching:
• HSC 3102 Perspectives in Health and Wellness
• HSC 4581 Health Promotion
• PET 4404 Management Principles in ESHP

Graduate Teaching:
• HSC 6115 Evaluation of Health Promotion/Education
• HSC 5203 Personal & Community Health
• HSC 6585 Health Behavior, Health Education, and Health Promotion
• HSC 6115 Evaluation of Health Promotion & Health Education Programs
• HSC 6248 Needs Assessment and Program Planning in Health Promotion
• HSC 6505 Epidemiological Basis of Health
• PET 6505 Research and Evaluation

Doctoral Academy Fellow & Senior Graduate Assistant: 8/2003 – 5/2006
University of Arkansas - Program in Health Science, Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, & Dance

Undergraduate Teaching:
•  HLSC 1303 Human Sexuality
•  HLSC 1002 Wellness Concepts
•  HLSC 2101 Drug Education
•  HLSC 1103 Personal Health
•  HLSC 2101 Stress Management
•  HLSC 2101 Nutrition & Performance
•  HLSC 2101 Alternative Health
•  HLSC 2101 Weight Control

Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant: 8/2001 – 5/2003
University of West Florida - Program in Health Education, Division of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science

Web Designer:
•  University of West Florida - HLES Divisional website

Undergraduate Teaching:
•  HSC 2100 Personal Health

Coordinator - Prescription Medication Assistance Program: 1/2003 – 5/2003
Escambia County Florida Health Department

•  Granted access to free prescription medication(s) to uninsured residents of Escambia County through a prescription program made available by selected drug companies

Health Educator - Women Infants & Children Program (WIC): 5/2002 – 5/2003
Escambia County Florida Health Department

•  Completed five State of Florida Nutrition Modules and passed required exams to become eligible to provide nutrition counseling

PUBLICATIONS

Books

Penhollow, T. (2007). Aging and Sexuality: A Study of Active Older Adults. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller, Saarbrucken, Germany. ISBN: 978-8364-3454-6.

Articles in National Refereed Journals

Penhollow, T., Young, M., & Denny, G. (2009). Predictors of quality of life, sexual intercourse, and sexual satisfaction among active older adults. American Journal of Health Education, 40, 14-23.

Donnelly, J., Young, M., Pearson, R., Penhollow, T., & Hernandez, A. (2009). Area specific self-esteem, values, and adolescent substance use. Journal of Drug Education. In Press.

Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (2008). Predictors of sexual satisfaction: The role of body image and fitness. Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality, 11. Available online: http://www.ejhs.org/volume11/Penhollow.htm

Penhollow, T., Young, M., & Bailey, W. (2007). Relationship between religiosity and hooking up behavior. American Journal of Health Education, 38, 338-345.

Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (2006). Health-risk behaviors between students attending public and private high schools. American Journal of Health Studies, 20, 20-26.

Young, M., & Penhollow, T. (2006). The impact of abstinence education: What does the research say? American Journal of Health Education, 37, 194-202.

Jones, C., Freeman, J., & Penhollow, T. (2006). Epidemiology of exercise equipment-related injuries to young children in the home. Pediatric Emergency Care, 22, 160-163.

Penhollow, T., Young, M., & Denny, G. (2005). Impact of religiosity on the sexual behaviors of college students. American Journal of Health Education, 36, 75-83.

Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (2004). Sexual desirability and sexual performance: Does exercise and fitness really matter? Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality, 7. Available online: http://www.ejhs.org/volume7/fitness.html
•  This research has been featured nationally and internationally:
Magazines: Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Self, Shape, Natural Health, Prevention, Child Magazine, Men's Health, Glamour, Women's Health, Elle Canada
Newspapers: The Los Angeles Times, The London Times, Globe & Mail (Toronto, Canada), The Arkansas Times, The Arkansas Traveler, The Colleague (College of Education and Health Profession's Biannual Newsletter), The Honolulu Advertiser (HI), The Hartford Courant (CT), The Record (NJ), South Coast Today (MA), Wichita Eagle (KS), The Sun Herald (MS), Equilíbrio (Brazil`s largest circulation newspaper)
Headline News & Online: ABCNews.com, Rednova.com, Headline News Release for The University of Arkansas, United Press International, Newswise, Asian News International, The Scotsman (Scotland's National Newspaper Online), Health.allrefer.com, Les Mills, Yakat.com, CollegeLyfe.com, India News (keralanext.com), 21st Century Lifestyle, Social Work Today, Dole Nutrition, Runner's World, MyDNA News

Articles in State Refereed Journals

Carter, N., & Penhollow, T. (2008). College weight loss intervention: Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Transtheoretical Model. Florida AHPERDS Journal, 46, 42-45.

Penhollow, T., & Jackson, M. (2006). Childhood obesity: Consequences and prevention strategies. Arkansas AAHPERD Journal , 41, 13-18.

Penhollow, T. (2005). Responsible sexual behaviors: An application of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Arkansas AAHPERD Journal, 40, 16-21.

Abstract Publications ( Refereed )

Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (2007). Quality of life among residents of an active retirement community. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78, A-34(2).

PRESENTATIONS

International Presentations Competitively Selected

Young, M., Penhollow, T., & Kelley, M. (July, 2007). Adolescent sexual behavior and other socially desirable/undesirable characteristics. The 81st Annual American School Health Association (ASHA): Health Literacy in Many Cultures. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Young, M., Penhollow, T., & Bailey, B. (January, 2007). A-H is not enough, now is it? 13 themes: Federal involvement in abstinence education. The 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Penhollow, T., Hartzell, R., Cole, A., & Young, M. (January, 2006). Activity, aging, & sexuality: A study of an active retirement community. The 4th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Young, M., & Penhollow, T. (January, 2006). An update on the effects of abstinence education on adolescent sexual behavior. The 4th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Penhollow, T., Young, M., & Bailey, W. (July, 2005). Coital and non-coital hooking-up behaviors of college students. The 17th World Congress of the World Association for Sexology (WAS). Montreal, Canada.

Fikes, L., Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (July, 2005). Sexual behavior, self-esteem, and personalized versus general values. The 17th World Congress of the World Association for Sexology (WAS). Montreal, Canada.

Marx, A., Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (January, 2005). Recreational sex: Attitudes, behaviors, and relationship to various indices of satisfaction. The 3rd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.

National Presentations Competitively Selected

Penhollow, T., Graves, S., Young, M., & Jackson, M. (April, 2009). Predictors of physical activity and life satisfaction among college students. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Tampa, FL.

O'Brien, D., & Penhollow, T. (April, 2009). Legal and social issues for teachers/coaches: Sex change (transsexualism). National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS), AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition. Tampa, FL.

Young, M., Hussain, M., & Penhollow, T. (April, 2009). Impact of Greek membership/influence on student sexual behaviors. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Tampa, FL.

Jackson, M., Young, M. & Penhollow, T. (April, 2009). Using cardiovascular disease risk factors to predict blood glucose levels. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Tampa, FL.

Young, M., Hussain, M., & Penhollow, T. (March, 2009). Sexual satisfaction and sexual attitudes/values in the context of hooking-up. The American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) 8th Scientific Meeting. Hilton Head, SC.

Penhollow, T., Young, M., Allen, H., & Carter, N. (April, 2008). Predictors of body satisfaction among college students. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Fort Worth, TX.

Young, M., Penhollow, T., & Denny, G. (April, 2008). Impact of personal and organizational religiosity on sexual behavior.  Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Fort Worth, TX.

Young, M., Penhollow, T., & Bailey, W. (April, 2008). Casual sex and condom use: Is there a double standard?  Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Fort Worth, TX.

Young, M., Penhollow, T., & Bailey, W. (March, 2008). Evaluating those who initiate condom use. The American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) 8 th Scientific Meeting. Oxnard, CA.

Young, M., Thompson, P., & Penhollow, T. (November, 2007). The Health Belief Model and perception of peer norms as correlates of condom use among college students. Sexual satisfaction among older adults. The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) – 50th Anniversary: Honoring Our Past and Envisioning Our Future. Indianapolis, IN.

Stone, K., Dixon, L., Young, M., & Penhollow, T. (November, 2007). Body image, body satisfaction and participation in selected sexual behaviors. The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) – 50th Anniversary: Honoring Our Past and Envisioning Our Future. Indianapolis, IN.

Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (March, 2007). Impact of physical fitness on older adult sexual desirability and sexual performance. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Baltimore, MD.

Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (March, 2007). Quality of life among residents of an active retirement community. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Baltimore, MD.

Young, M., Penhollow, T., Chambers, R., & Donnelly, J. (March, 2007). Area specific self-esteem and adolescent substance use. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Baltimore, MD.

Young, M., & Penhollow, T. (March, 2007). Predicting sexual satisfaction among college students. The American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) 7th Scientific Meeting. Savannah, GA.

Young, M., Penhollow, T., & Donnelly, J. (November, 2006). Religious variables and sexual behavior among a sample of southern adolescents. The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) - 47th Annual Meeting: Implications for Research and Practice. Las Vegas, NV.

Hartzell, R., Penhollow, T., Young, M., & Denny, G. (November, 2006). Hot or not? College student willingness to participate in sexual behaviors based on partner attractiveness and occupation. The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) - 47th Annual Meeting: Implications for Research and Practice. Las Vegas, NV.

Young, M., Penhollow, T., Hartzell, R., & Denny, G. (October, 2006). Adolescent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use (ATOD), and other socially desirable/undesirable characteristics . The 80th Annual American School Health Association (ASHA): Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds: The Mental Health Connection. St. Louis, MO.

Hartzell, R., Young, M., & Penhollow, T. (April, 2006). Satisfaction with sexual status among early adolescents. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Salt Lake City, UT.

Darst, M., Young, M., Penhollow, T., & Hartzell, R. (April, 2006). Support among parents for education regarding healthy lifestyles: Differences between smokers and non-smokers. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Salt Lake City, UT.

Garlington, L., Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (December, 2005). Comparing parents' support for abstinence education with their support for contraceptive education. School Health Education and Services: 133rd  American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA.

Penhollow, T., Knickerbocker, C., Fikes, L., & Young, M. (April, 2005). Religious attendance and sexual behavior among college students. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Chicago, IL.

Morris, D., Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (April, 2005). Impact of a knowledge-based food-borne illness program on food safety practices among college students. Research Consortium for the AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention and Exposition. Chicago, IL.

Young, M., Denny, G., & Penhollow, T. (February, 2005). The relationship of adolescent sexual behavior to other health behaviors. The American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) 5th Scientific Meeting. Charleston, SC.

Fikes, L., Penhollow, T., & Young, M. (November, 2004). Abortion attitudes among a college population. The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) 46th Annual Meeting: Sexual Science and Politics. Orlando, FL.

Morris, D., Penhollow, T., Young, M., & Michles, A. (March, 2004). Determining perceived sexual desirability and sexual performance among college students: Does exercise and fitness really matter? The American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) 4th Scientific Meeting. Sedona, AZ.

Young, M., Morris, D., Penhollow, T., Knickerbocker, C., & Turner, L. (March, 2004). Predictors of sexual satisfaction: The role of body image and fitness. The American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) 4th Scientific Meeting. Sedona, AZ.

Penhollow, T., & Thatcher, W. (March, 2003). Comparison of selected health-risk behaviors between students in public and private high schools in Northwest Florida. Presentation at the 3rd Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB). St. Augustine, FL.
•  Honorable Mention Presentation

Regional Presentations

Morris, D., Penhollow, T., Young, M. (June, 2004). The impact of religiosity on sexual behaviors of college students. The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) Mid-Continent and Eastern Regions Conference. Madison, WI.

GRANTS

Penhollow, T. (2008). Graduate Recruitment Grant. Grant awarded by the Graduate College at Florida Atlantic University.

Penhollow, T. (2003). Presentation Travel Grant. Comparison of selected health risk behaviors between students in public and private high schools in Escambia County, Florida. Grant awarded by the University of West Florida's Graduate Student Scholarly and Creative Activity Grants Program.

Penhollow, T., & Thatcher, W. (2001 & 2002). Research Grant. Comparison of selected health-risk behaviors between students in public and private high schools in Escambia County, Florida. Grant awarded by the University of West Florida's Graduate Student Scholarly and Creative Activity Grants Program.

HONORS

•  Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare - 2009-2010

•  Marquis Who's Who in the World - 2009

•  Marquis Who's Who in America - 2008

•  Marquis Who's Who of American Women - 2006-2007 & 2008-2009

•  Recipient of the American Association for Health Education (AAHE) Horizon Award - 2007

•  Recognized in Scholar Address, AAHPERD/AAHE National Convention & Exposition - Published in: Young, M. (2005). Enhancing research productivity in health education: What, why, and how. AAHE Scholar Address. American Journal of Health Education, 36, 338-347.

•  Recipient of Outstanding Doctoral Student in Health Science Award, The University of Arkansas - 2005

•  Doctoral Academy Fellowship, University of Arkansas - 2003 – 2006

•  Pace Graduate Scholarship, University of West Florida - 2001 – 2003

•  Scholarship, Western Division Credit Union of New York - 1997 – 1998

SERVICE 

•  Penhollow, T., & Jackson, M. (2009). Book Review: Etiology of Drug Abuse, Prevention, and Cessation: A Multifactoral Biopsychosocial Process. American Journal of Health Behavior, 33(5), 620-622.

•  Penhollow, T. (2008). Video Review: Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Impact of Decision Making. American Journal of Health Behavior, 32(3), 330-331.

•  Manuscript Reviewer - Journal of School Health - 2007 – Present

•  Abstract Reviewer - American Association for Health Education - 2007 – Present

Florida Atlantic University Service

•  Scholarship Committee, College Representative - 2007 – Present

•  Diversity Committee, Member - 2007 – Present

•  International Committee, Member - 2007 – Present

•  Website Master, Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion (www.coe.fau.edu/eshp) - 2006 – Present

•  Faculty Club Advisor, Exercise Science and Health Promotion Club - 2007 – Present

•  Health Fair Coordinator - 2007 – 2009

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

•  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)

•  American Association for Health Education (AAHE)

•  Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)

•  Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport (FAHPERDS)