Position

Professor - Kinesiology Department

Academic Background

• University of Nebraska, Lincoln
  Ph.D., in Psychological and Cultural Studies, 1995
• California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Ca
  M. S., in Physical Education Wellness Management, 1989
• California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Ca
  B. S., in Physical Education Teaching, 1984

Sample Courses

• KINE 250 Healthy Living
• KINE 405 Community Health Promotion
• KINE 434 Health Promotion Program Planning
• KINE 503 Current Health Issues
• KINE 510 Health Behavior Change
• KINE 534 Advanced Health Promotion Program Planning

Teaching Philosophy

We utilize all of our resources as tools to teach and to learn but part of the result should be to enjoy a satisfying experience that contributes to our endeavors as individuals, as students, family members, community members, professionals, and citizens. To that end, helping students find where their skills, talents, and gifts best fit in the learning process and creating an environment where a student can thrive and be successful is the worthy outcome I hope to achieve as a teacher.

Research and Interests

Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Health Social-Ecological Determinants of Health Behavior Policy Change for Health

Notable Academic Appointments and Awards

• President’s Service Award, Significant Contribution, Student Affairs, 2004
• Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA President’s Community Based Learning and Service Award for Significant Contribution, 2003
• University of Nebraska, Lincoln Richard H. Larson Minority Fellowship, Graduate College, 1994 – 1995
• University of Nebraska, Lincoln Richard H. Larson Minority Fellowship, Graduate College, 1993 – 1994
• University of Nebraska, Lincoln Janette S. Sayre Memorial Scholarship for Academic Achievement and Professional Promise, Department of Health and Human Performance, 1993-1994

Publication Highlights

• Garver, J.N., Jankovitz, K., Danks, J.M., Fittz, A.A., Smith, H.S., & Davis, S.C. (2005). Physical fitness of an industrial fire department vs. a municipal fire department. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 19 (2), 310-317.
• Davis, S.C., Jankovitz, K., & Rein, S. (2002). Physical fitness and cardiac risk factors of professional firefighters across the career span and comparisons with the general population. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 73, No. 3, pp.363-370.
• Davis S.C., Jankovitz, K. & Cooper, J. (2001). California cardiac rehabilitation practitioners and their staff preparation preferences. Clinical Exercise Physiology,3, 94-101.
• Jankovitz, K., Davis, S.C, & Curran, T.O. (1998). How to be competitive for entry-level positions in commercial and corporate fitness. Sports Medicine Newsletter, 12,(1), 5. Southwest Chapter American College of Sports Medicine.

Presentation Highlights

• McDermott, A.Y., Jankovitz, K., Smith, H., Atchison, S. Atchison, Kung, H., Mead, O. Undergraduate College Students: Perceptions of Their Health Status. Presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society, Washington, DC, October 2009. 2009
• McDermott, A.Y., Jankovitz, K., Smith, H., Atchison, S. Atchison, Kung, H., Mead, O. Are California Undergraduate Students Really So Healthy? Undiagnosed Hypertension and Overweight/Obesity. Presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society, Washington, DC, October 2009.
• Tom, K., Rivera, M., Ravalin, D., Jankovitz, K., Rivera, M. Prevalence of Obesity Among San Luis Obispo County Preschool Children. Presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Southwest District American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, October 23-24, 2009.
• Ravalin, D., Jankovitz, K., Tom, K., Rivera, M. Prevalence of Overweight/Obesity in Preschool Children in San Luis Obispo County. Cal Poly/STRIDE Hands On Health Symposium, October 30, 2009.
• Southwest District AAHPERD, June 18-21, 2008, Kona,HI. “International Walk to School Day: Planning a Successful Event” Co-present with Rosanna Taylor, graduate student.
• Southwest District AAHPERD, June 18-21, 2008, Kona,HI. “Healthy Eating for Active Girls”. Co present with Trisha Ozawa, undergraduate student.
• AAHPERD National Convention, March 13-17, 2007, Baltimore, MD. "Professional Development, Techniques and Mentoring Practices". Poster Session. Co-present with Camille O'Bryant, Sean Ricketts, undergraduate student.
• Southwest District AAHPERD Convention, February 5-7, 2004, Santa Fe, New Mexico. “Factors that Contribute to Early Discontinuation of Breastfeeding: Implications for Breastfeeding Promotion.” Co-present with Andrea Krakower and Tegan Hill, graduate students.

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