Dr. Stacey L. Ruholl
Professor, Director of EIU Adult Fitness Office: 2511 - LantzPhone: 217-581-3510
Fax: 217-581-7973
Email: slruholl@eiu.edu
My EIU Story
Awards/ Recognition:
Recipient of Leadership and Service Award, 2020.
Recipient of Achievement and Contribution Award in Teaching for 2015-2016 academic year.
Recipient of Achievement and Contribution Award in Service for 2013-2014 academic year.
Distinguished member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2013.
Recipient of Achievement and Contribution Award in Service for 2011-2012 academic year.
Recipient of Achievement and Contribution Award in Teaching for 2008-2009 academic year.
Conference Presentations
Ruholl, S. & Schaljo, M. “Upper Crossed Syndrome: Detection, Treatment, Prevention.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, Tinley Park, IL, November 30, 2023.
Schaljo, M. & Ruholl, S. “Ankle Range of Motion and the Effect on Overall Movement Quality.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, Tinley Park, IL, November 30, 2023.
Ruholl, S. & Schaljo, M. “High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, Tinley Park, IL, December 12, 2022.
Schaljo, M. & Ruholl, S. “Neuromotor Fitness Training.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, Tinley Park, IL, December 12, 2022.
Ruholl, S. “HIIT Training – What the Research Tells Us.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 15, 2018.
Kattenbraker, M. & Ruholl, S. “The Skinfold Technique for Body Composition Assessment.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 17, 2016.
Ruholl, S. “High Intensity Interval Training.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 19, 2015.
Pritschet, B., Emmett, J., Ronspies, S., & Ruholl, S. “Child and Adolescent Obesity.” Panel discussion at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 19, 2015.
Ruholl, S. “Updated ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing, Prescription, and Physical Fitness Assessments.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 21, 2013.
Ruholl, S. “Is Exercise Really Medicine?” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 17, 2011.
Ruholl, S. & Oliver, J. (2011, March). Diabetes in School-Age Children: It’s Not Limited to Type 1 Anymore. Illinois Journal, p. 46-48.
Ruholl, S. “Metabolic Syndrome: What It Is, Who It Affects, and Why You Should Know About It.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 18, 2010.
Ruholl, S. “Hybrid Diabetes – The Next Alarming Epidemic?” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 20, 2008.
Oliver, J. & Ruholl, S. (2008, March). Vending Machines in Illinois High Schools. Illinois Journal, p. 47-53.
Oliver, J. & Ruholl, S. “Vending Machines in Public Schools.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 17, 2006.
Ruholl, S. & Oliver, J. “Exercise Adherence and Motivation Among a Selected Adult Population.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 17, 2006.
Ruholl, S. (2006, March). Children and Adolescents with Diabetes: A Physical Educator’s Guide. Illinois Journal. P. 41-44.
Oliver, J. & Ruholl, S. “Vending Machines in Public Schools.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 18, 2005.
Ruholl, S. “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Vending Machine Choices Among Selected College Students.” Presentation at Midwest Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Muncie IN, September 2005.
Ruholl, S. “Diabetes and Exercise.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 19, 2004.
Ruholl, S. “Developing a Community Fitness Program in a University/College Setting.” Presentation at the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Convention, St. Charles, IL, November 21, 2002.
Education & Training
2012 Ph.D. in Education: Health Education concentration
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
Dissertation: Case Study and Evaluation of a Pre-Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
1997 M.S. in Physical Education: Exercise Physiology concentration
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois
1996 B.S. in Exercise Science
University of Evansville
Evansville, Indiana
1993 A.S. in Pre-Medicine
Lake Land Community College
Mattoon, Illinois