EDUCATION:

Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (2011)

Georgia State University, Department of Kinesiology and Health, Atlanta, GA

• Major Concentration: Exercise Physiology

• Research Focus: Exercise Psychology

• Dissertation: “Investigating the Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions for Older Adults”

Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences (2001)

University of Florida, Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Gainesville, FL

• Concentration: Exercise Physiology



PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Refereed Journal Articles

1. Antikainen, I.E. & Ellis, R. (2011). A RE-AIM evaluation of theory-based physical activity interventions. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 33, 198-214.
2. Antikainen, I. E. & Ellis, R.(2009). Examining change in physical activity beliefs of culturally diverse older adults following a physical activity intervention. Journal of Applied Gerontology. Available at: http://jag.sagepub.com/cgi/rapidpdf/0733464809341469v1
   

Refereed Published Abstracts

1. Antikainen, I., & Ellis, R. (2011). A RE-AIM evaluation of theory-based physical activity interventions. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82(Suppl. 1), A-62.
2. Ellis, R., Antikainen, I., & Wood, R. H. (2009). Health-related quality of life of culturally diverse older adults. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80, A-90.
3. Holton, F., Ells, R., Kosma, M., Cherry, K., Antikainen, I., Russell, R., & Wood, R. (2008). Predictors of ADL disability in culturally diverse older adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 40, S487.
4. Antikainen, I. E., Ellis, R., & Kosma, M. (2007). Change in physical activity beliefs among culturally diverse older adults. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29, S144.
5. Ellis, R., McCarter, K. S., Moore, D. S., Fabre, J., Antikainen, I. E., & Wood, R. H. (2007). Construct validity of a comprehensive falls risk screening instrument using falls efficacy. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29, S160-161.
6. Wood, R. H. Ellis, R., McCarter, K. S., Fabre, J., Antikainen, I. E., Moore, D. S., Page, P., Russell, R. D., Holton, F. B., & Singh, S. (2007). Socio-cultural factors and falls risk factors among independent-living older adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39, S416.
7. Ellis, R., McCarter, K. S., Fabre, J., Antikainen, I. E., Moore, D. S., Page, P., Russell, R. D., Holton, F. B., Singh, S., & Wood, R. H. (2007). Construct validity of a comprehensive falls risk screening instrument. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39, S419.  

 Refereed Conference Proceedings Abstracts

1. Antikainen, I., & Ellis, R. (2009). Determinants of physical activity motivation in culturally diverse older adults. Southeastern Student Mentoring Conference in Gerontology and Geriatrics, Athens, GA, 117.
2. Antikainen, I., & Ellis, R. (2009). Determinants of physical activity motivation in culturally diverse older adults. Southeast Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Birmingham, AL, 33.
3. Antikainen, I., Ellis, R., & Kosma, M. (2007). Change in physical activity beliefs among culturally diverse older adults. Life Course and Aging Center Community Partners Luncheon, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
4. Antikainen, I., Ellis Gardner, R., Allen, P.D., Cherry, K. E., Monroe, P.A., O’Neil, C. E., & Wood, R. H. (2006). Baseline results of an interdisciplinary effort to promote healthy aging among culturally diverse older adults. Life Course and Aging Center Community Partners Luncheon, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

 Refereed Presentations to Scholarly and Professional Groups 

1. Antikainen, I., & Ellis, R.(2012). A theory-based intervention to increase physical activity among older adults. Poster presentation at the annual Society of Behavioral medicine Conference, New Orleans, LA.
2. Antikainen, I. & Ellis, R. (2011, March). A RE-AIM Evaluation of Theory-Based Physical Activity Interventions. Oral presentation at the AAHPERD National Convention, San Diego, CA.
3. Ellis R., Antikainen, I., & Wood, R.H. (2009, April). Health-related quality of life of culturally diverse older adults. Poster presented at the annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Tampa, FL.
4. Antikainen, I. & Ellis, R. (2009, March). Determinants of physical activity motivation in culturally diverse older adults. Poster presented at the Student Mentoring in Gerontology and Geriatrics Conference, Athens, GA
5. Antikainen, I. & Ellis, R. (2009, February). Determinants of physical activity motivation in culturally diverse older adults. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Southeast Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, Birmingham, AL.
6. Holton, F., Ellis, R., Kosma, M., Cherry, K., Antikainen, I., Russell, R., & Wood, R.H. (2008, May). Predictors of ADL disability in culturally diverse older adults. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN.
7. Antikainen, I. E., Ellis, R., & Kosma, M. (2007, June). Change in physical activity beliefs among culturally diverse older adults. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, San Diego, CA.
8. Ellis, R., McCarter, K. S., Moore, D. S., Fabre, J., Antikainen, I. E., Page, P., Russell, R. D., Holton, F. B., & Singh, S.& Wood, R. H. (2007, June). Construct validity of a comprehensive falls risk screening instrument using falls efficacy. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, San Diego, CA.
9. Wood, R. H. Ellis, R., McCarter, K. S., Fabre, J., Antikainen, I. E., Moore, D. S., Page, P., Russell, R. D., Holton, F. B., & Singh, S. (2007, June). Socio-cultural factors and falls risk among independent living older adults. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
10. Ellis, R., McCarter, K. S., Fabre, J., Antikainen, I. E., Moore, D. S., Page, P., Russell, R. D., Holton, F. B., Singh, S., & Wood, R. H. (2007, June). Construct validity of a comprehensive falls risk screening instrument. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
11. Ellis, R., Kosma, M., Fabre, J. M., Moore, D. S., Antikainen, I., Baptiste, C., Kim, T., & Wood, R. H. (2011, November). Sociodemographic characteristics and falls risk factors among independent-living older adults. Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.

 Non-Refereed Presentations to Scholarly and Professional Groups:

1. Antikainen, I &Ellis R. (2011, June). Fall Prevention: Assessments and Interventions. Oral presentation at the Annual Healthy Communities Summit, GA [INVITED].
2. Ellis, R., Antikainen, I., & Wood, R. H. (2010, April). Health-related quality of life of culturally diverse older adults. Poster presented at the Kinesiology and Health Research Symposium, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA [INVITED].
3. Antikainen, I., & Ellis, R.(2009, March). Determinants of physical activity motivation in culturally diverse older adults. Paper presented at the Kinesiology and Health Research Symposium, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA [INVITED].
4. Antikainen, I, Ellis Gardner, R., Allen, P.D., Cherry, P.A., Monroe, P.A., O’Neil, C.E., & Wood, R.H. (2006, March). Baseline results of an interdisciplinary effort to promote healthy aging among culturally diverse adults. Poster presented at the annual Life Course and Aging Center Community Partners Luncheon, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
5. Antikainen, I, Ellis, R., & Kosma, M. (2007, March). Change in physical activity beliefs among culturally diverse older adults. Poster presented at the annual Life Course and Aging Center Community Partners Luncheon, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

 

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

2011                     Hayden-Waltz Doctoral Dissertation Award        

2010                     Department of Kinesiology and Health Outstanding Doctoral Student

2009                     College of Education Graduate Student Scholarship; Georgia State University

2005-2007         Life Course and Aging Enhancement Student; Louisiana State University

2006-2007         Sigma Phi Omega (National Honor Society); Louisiana State University

1999-2000         International Student Academic Award; University of Florida