Jeffrey Cherubini

Individual, social, and ecological aspects of physical activity, exercise, and sport.

Publications

• Cherubini, J. & Anshel, M. (2024). Alternative models of health behavior change. In Razon, S. & Sachs, M.L. (Eds.), Applied exercise psychology: The challenging journey from motivation to adherence (2nd ed., pp. 52-67). Routledge. 
• Cherubini, J. & González-Toro, C. (2023). Growing more than plants in the Reverend Henry Rivera Community Garden. AXIS Journal of Lasallian Higher Education, 14(2), 39-55. 
• Olivan, Z., Cherubini, J., & Stamatis, A. (2023). The effect of a Division 1 women’s basketball strength and conditioning protocol on mental toughness. International Journal of Exercise Science, 16(5), 315–326.
  
• González-Toro, C., Moosbrugger, M., Mangano, K., Mullin, E. M. ., & Cherubini, J. (2022). Physical education teacher candidate’s journey: Before, during, and after practicum. Journal of Health and Physical Literacy, 1(2), 83–103. 
• Cherubini, J. (2020). The Gruppo Ciclistico. In Sachs, M.L., Tashman, L.S. & Razon, S. (Eds.), Performance excellence: stories of success from the real world of exercise and sport psychology (28-31). London, UK: Rowman & Littlefield.
• Merriman, W., González-Toro, C., & Cherubini, J. (2020). Physical activity breaks in the classroom. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 56(4), 164-169.
• González-Toro, C. M., Cherubini, J. M., Doig, S. R., & Fernández-Vivó, M. (2020). Supervisor feedback: Perceptions from physical education teacher candidates. The Physical Educator, 77(3), 553-574. 
• Cherubini, J. (2019). Strategies and communication skills in sports coaching. In Anshel, M., Petrie, T.A., & Steinfeldt, J.A. (Eds.), APA Handbook of Sport and Exercise Psychology: Vol. 1. Sport Psychology (451-467). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
• Cherubini, J. & Anshel, M. (2018). Alternative models of health behavior change. In Razon, S. & Sachs, M.L. (Eds.), Applied exercise psychology: The challenging journey from motivation to adherence (49-65). Routledge. 
• Cherubini, J. (2013). Manhattan changes department name to Kinesiology. Kinesiology Today, 6(3), 4, 23.
• Cherubini, J. (2009). Intentional development: A model to guide lifelong physical activity. The Physical Educator, 66(4), 197-208.
• Cherubini, J. (2009). Positive psychology and quality physical education. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 80(7),42-47, 51.
• Cherubini, J. & Bentley, T. (2009). Coaches’ perspectives of eighth-grade athletes playing high school varsity sports. The Physical Educator, 66(3),139-148.
• Ladda, S. & Cherubini, J. (2009). Technology in physical education and health. In Merriman, W. & Nicoletti, A. (Eds.). Using Technology in 21st Century Schools (p.143-154). Washington, DC: National Catholic Education Association.
• Cherubini, J. (2008). Adult African American Women’s perspective on influences that affect their physical activity involvement. International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER∙SD), Journal of Research, 3, 86-99.
• Cherubini, J. (2008). Young athletes and the psychology of supplementation. Athletic Therapy Today, 13(2), 44-46.
• Cherubini, J. & Toscano, L. (2008). Health and wellness of today’s students. In Merriman, W. & Nicoletti, A. (Eds.). Understanding and Teaching Today’s Students (p. 57-69). Washington, DC: National Catholic Education Association.
• Nicoletti, A., Cherubini, J., & Merriman, W. (2008). 21st Century teaching for millennial students. Today’s Catholic Teacher, 41(6), 32-40.
• Cherubini, J. (2005). Motivation. In Levinson, D. & Christensen, K. (Eds.). Encyclopedia of World Sport (p. 1012-1016). Great Barrington, MA: Berkshire Publishing Group.
• Hamstra, K., Cherubini, J., & Swanik, C. (2002). Athletic injury and parental pressure in youth sports. Athletic Therapy Today, 7(6), 36-41.

Presentations

• Cherubini, J. Social Justice in Practice: Integrating Ethical Leadership, Inclusive Excellence, and Community Engagement in the Undergraduate Kinesiology Curriculum. American Kinesiology Association 17th Annual Leadership Workshop, Albuquerque, NM, January 2024.

• Cherubini, J., & González-Toro, C. M. Growing More Than Plants in the Reverend Henry Rivera Community Garden. New York State Association of Health, Physical Education. Recreation, and Dance – Annual Professional Conference, Verona, NY, November 2023.

• Cherubini, J., & Moore, L. Exercise is Medicine – Tools to Sustain Healthy Physical Activity Habits. New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Turning Stone Resort, Verona, NY, November 2022.

• Cherubini, J., & González-Toro, C. M. Bicycling Broadway: Active Transportation and the Improvement of Community Health. New York State Association of Health, Physical Education. Recreation, and Dance – Annual Professional Conference, Verona, NY, November 2021.

• Merriman, W., González-Toro, C. M., & Cherubini, J. How Physical Educators Can Help Teachers Use Brain Breaks. New York State Association of Health, Physical Education. Recreation, and Dance – Annual Professional Conference, Verona, NY, November 2021.

• Cherubini, J. Enhancing Communication in Competitive Sport Environments – Practical Applications for Coaches. NYC High School Health, Physical Education & Athletics Conference, New York State Association of Health, Physical Education. Recreation, and Dance, Brooklyn, NY, January 2020.
• Cherubini, J. & González-Toro, C. Playgrounds, Gardens, and Greenways - Community-based Learning & Health Advocacy. New York State Association of Health, Physical Education. Recreation, and Dance – Annual Professional Conference, Verona, NY, November 2019.
• Cherubini, J. The Power of Effective Communication in Competitive Sport Environments. New York State Association of Health, Physical Education. Recreation, and Dance – Annual Professional Conference, Verona, NY, November 2019.
• Cherubini, J. Applied sport and exercise psychology: Utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance exercise adherence across the health continuum. Greater New York Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine – Annual Meeting, New York, NY, November 2018.
• Cherubini, J. Sport & Exercise Psychology – Speed Mentoring. Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Regional Conference, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Philadelphia, PA, March 2018.
• Cherubini, J. Bicycling Broadway – Equity, Inclusion, and Active Transportation. Society of Health and Physical Educators – Eastern District Conference, Burlington, VT, January 2018.
• Cherubini, J. Strategies and Communication Skills in Competitive Sport Coaching. Society of Health and Physical Educators – Eastern District Conference, Burlington, VT, January 2018.
• Cherubini, J. Health behavior, physical activity, and alternative applied models of change. The New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – Health Education Conference, Purchase, NY, April 2017.
• Cherubini, J. Physical (in)activity, health equity and social justice. Society of Health and Physical Educators – National Convention, Boston, MA, March 2017.
• Cherubini, J. The power of effective communication in competitive sport environments. Society of Health and Physical Educators – National Convention, Boston, MA, March 2017.
• Cherubini, J. Health equity, physical activity and social justice. Huether Lasallian Conference, Christian Brothers, Chicago, IL, November 2016.
• Cherubini, J. Alternative models of health behavior change. Greater New York Regional Chapter – American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting, New York, NY, November 2016.
• Cherubini, J. Unlearning gym and (re)learning physical education. Eastern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – Annual Convention, Valley Forge, PA, February 2013.
• Cherubini, J. Building a movement mindset: Strategies to empower everyday physical activity. Association for Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, October 2012.
• Cherubini, J. Developing a positive psychology and mental toughness for Cross-Country. New York Road Runners Youth and Community Services - XC Training Camp, New York, NY, August 2012.
• Cherubini, J. The Movement Mindset: Increasing Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – National Convention, Boston, MA, March 2012.
• Cherubini, J. Running positive for life. New York Road Runners Youth and Community Services - Young Runner Clinic, New York, NY, January 2012.
• Cherubini, J., Merriman, W., & Nicoletti, A. Teaching the Next Wave of Students: Generation Z. Kappa Delta Pi 48^th Biennial Convocation, Indianapolis, IN, November 2011.
• Cherubini, J. Building a movement mindset: Strategies to empower everyday physical activity. Association for Applied Sport Psychology 27th Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, October 2011.
• Cherubini, J. Positive psychology: Practical applications to enhance sport opportunities for females. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – National Convention, San Diego, CA, April 2011.
• Cherubini, J. Becoming marketable in the HPERD-Athletics profession in the 21st Century. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – National Convention, San Diego, CA, March 2011.
• Cherubini, J. Coaching the youth runner and positive exercise psychology. New York Road Runners Youth and Community Services - Professional Development Meeting, New York, NY, February 2011.
• Cherubini, J. Living the good life - Authentic happiness through quality physical education within the symposium Physical activity as positive institution: An examination of the body in positive psychology. Annual Conference of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Providence, RI, October 2010.
• Cherubini, J. Positive psychology – Practical applications for enhancing performance, fitness, and health. Greater New York Regional Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine – Annual Meeting, Bronx, NY, March 2010.
• Cherubini, J. Positive psychology – Empowering active, creative, and health-promoting lifestyles.  Eastern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – Annual Convention, Rye, NY, February 2010.
• Cherubini, J. Positive [exercise] psychology and lifelong physical activity.  Association for Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, September 2009.
• Adams, D., Cherubini, J., & Ladda, S. Big city, big classes: Ideas to increase active learning time.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – National Convention, Tampa Bay, FL, April 2009.
• Cherubini, J. Intentional development | Positive psychology | Lifelong physical activity.  Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Annual Conference, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Philadelphia, PA, March 2009.
• Cherubini, J. Intentional development: A Multi-theoretical approach to applied sport psychology. Association for Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, September 2008.
• Bentley, T. & Cherubini, J. Eighth-grade athletes playing high school varsity sports: A qualitative analysis. Association for Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, September 2008.
• Keating, T., Toscano, L., & Cherubini, J. The relationship among measures of fitness, stage of change and exercise motivation in wellness program participants. Association for Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, September 2008.
• Merriman, W. & Cherubini, J. The Latino millennial student. National Summit: A Just Education in Underserved Communities, Philadelphia, PA, July 2008.
• Cherubini, J., Merriman, W., Nicoletti, A. Working with the Latino millennial student.  Kappa Delta Pi – Biennial National Convocation, Louisville, KY, November 2007.
• Ladda, S., Cherubini, J., Keating, T., & Toscano, L. Dispositions and resiliency: Developing student leaders.  National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education – National Conference, Clearwater, FL, January 2007.
• Cherubini, J. Psychosocial aspects, physical activity, & the older population.  Greater New York Regional Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine – Annual Meeting, New York, NY, December 2006.
• Cherubini, J. Perspectives from the millennial student.  Faculty Resource Network at New York University – National Symposium, San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 2006.
• Ladda, S., Adams, D., Cherubini, J., Keating, T., & Toscano, L. Connections and collaborations: Happily serving our constituents and community.  National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education – National Conference, San Diego, CA, January 2006.
• Cherubini, J. Psychology of supplementation.  Greater New York Regional Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine – Annual Meeting, New York, NY, December 2005.
• Cherubini, J., Lienert, C., & Merriman, W. Model of intentional development: A multi-theoretical approach to facilitating active lifestyles for all. 15^th International Symposium Adapted Physical Activity, Verona, Italy, July 2005.
• Cherubini, J. Enhancing exercise compliance for weight management.  Greater New York Regional Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine – Annual Meeting, New York, NY, November 2004. 
• Cherubini, J. Grounded theory of individual, social environmental, and physical environmental influences on physical activity in adult African American women.  North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity – National Conference, Vancouver, BC, June 2004.
• Cherubini, J.  Intentional development: A grounded theory of individual, social environmental, and physical environmental influences on physical activity in adult African American women.  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – National Convention, New Orleans, LA, April 2004.  
• Cherubini, Jeffrey M., Tierney, Ryan T., Hamstra, Karrie L., Huxel, Kellie C., & Swanik, C. Buz. The relationship among anxiety, coping resources, mood states, and muscle tone.  Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology - Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ, November, 2002.
• Cherubini, J. A multi-theoretical approach to applied exercise psychology. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ, October, 2002.
• Cherubini, J. Intentional development: A model of personal and performance development in physical activity, exercise, and sport. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, October, 2001.
• Cherubini, J., Riley, D., Bundy, G., Lee, J., Brady, K., Sachs, M., & Oglesby, C. The X-Factor: Development of a sport psychology newsletter and consulting opportunities with intercollegiate athletics. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, October, 2001.
• Cherubini, J. Intentional development: A model of personal and performance development.Temple University Education Research Association – Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, May, 2001.
• Tierney, R., Hamstra, K., & Cherubini, J. The relationship among neuromuscular characteristics, psychological factors, and injury. Temple University Education Research Association – Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, May, 2001.
• Cherubini, J. Intentional development: A model for adherence to exercise. Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March, 2001.
• Cherubini, J., Riley, D., O’Brien, K., Lee, J., Brady, K., & Gallagher, K. Consulting opportunities with student athletes: Life skills through sport. Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March, 2001.
• Cherubini, J., Hamstra, K., & Tierney, R. The relationship among h-reflex, muscle stiffness, and psychological factors. Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Conference, Philadelphia, PA, March, 2001.
• Cherubini, J. Intentional development – A model of motivation and development in physical activity, exercise, and sport. American College of Sports Medicine Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference – Annual Meeting, Split Rock, PA, November, 2000.
• Cherubini, J., & Sachs, M. Developing a base of knowledge in applied exercise psychology within the symposium Applying Sport Psychology Theory and Concepts in Exercise Settings. Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, October, 2000.
• Cherubini, J.  Intentional development - A theoretical model of motivation, development, and adherence. Northeast Atlantic Sport Psychology Conference, Philadelphia, PA, April, 2000.

Professional Experience

• Manhattan College - Department of Kinesiology, Riverdale, NY (2003 - Present)
  • Professor (2021 - Present)
  • Department Chair (2013 - 2021)
  • Associate Professor (2010 - 2021)
  • Assistant Professor (2003 - 2010)
• Temple University - Department of Kinesiology, Philadelphia, PA (1999 - 2003)
  • Instructor
  • Research Assistant
  • Graduate Assistant
  • Undergraduate Academic Advisor
  • Educational Sport Psychology Consultant
• Community College of Philadelphia - Department of Biology, Philadelphia, PA (2000 - 2003)
  • Part-time Faculty
• University of Pennsylvania - Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program, Philadelphia, PA (2000 - 2001)
  • Lifestyle Change Instructor
  • Exercise Prescription Consultant
• Frog's Athletic Club, Solana Beach, CA (1994 - 1999)
  • Certified Trainer
  • Continuing Educational Provider
  • Educational Sport Psychology Consultant
• San Diego State University - Project GRAD, San Diego, CA (1995 - 1996)
  • Research Assistant

Memberships

• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• ACSM – Greater New York Regional Chapter (GNYRC)
• American Kinesiology Association (AKA)
• American Public Health Association (APHA)
• Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)
• National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (NYSAHPERD)
• Society of Health & Physical Educators (SHAPE)

Honors

• Honored by the Jasper Bridge Program (2017 – 2018; 2019 - 2020) – an Athletics Department program which recognizes faculty accomplishments and partnerships with student-athletes.

Links to public ackowledgements connecting to student guidance and support, curricular and co-curricular activities, and community engagement.  

• Mahattan College Earns Gold Status Recognition for Its Exercise is Medicine Program (MC News)
• Manhattan Recieves Gold Status for Healthy Living Program (The Quadrangle) 
• JasperFit Mentors Help Students Make Friends and Get Active (MC News)
• The JasperFit Mentor Program: A Program That Makes Fitness Fun (The Quadrangle) 
• Exercise is the New Medicine (The Quadrangle) 
• Ed & Health Majors Make Safety a Priority (MC News)
• Social Justice Being Served at Manhattan College (The Quadrangle)
• Leadership Intensive Focuses on Civic Engagement in New York City (MC News)
• Community-based Learning Helps Grow Culture of Service at Manhattan College (MC News)
• What Health Means to Me: A Health Major’s Perspective (The Quadrangle)
• Putting in the Hours: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Mike Olave (The Quadrangle)
• Kinesiology Department Earns Recognition from National Strength & Conditioning Association (MC News)
• Kinesiology Department Recognized by National Strength and Conditioning Association (The Quadrangle)
• Manhattan College Games to Give Children with Disabilities Chance to Compete (The Quadrangle)
• Kate Bowen Named Valedictorian for Class of 2014 (The Quadrangle)
• New Kinesiology Course Makes Everyday Health a Priority (MC News)
• College Renames Department of Physical Education and Human Performance to the Department of Kinesiology (MC News)

Grants

• Cherubini, J. & Gonzalez-Toro, C. (2023). Ludlow Park Waterfront Park - Walkability Assessment.  Sponsored by Groundwork Hudson Valley. 

• Cherubini, J. & González-Toro. (2018 – 2022). Benefits of Urban Community Gardening. This research is made possible in part due to the support of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Office of Environmental Justice and the Community Impact Grant C00736GG "From Vision to Reality: The Yonkers Greenway Community Park.”
• Cherubini, J. (2017). Bicycling Broadway – Equity, Inclusion, and Active Transportation. Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Manhattan College, Summer Grant.
• Cherubini, J.  (2008). Promoting Health-Related Fitness with Multimedia Technology. Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Manhattan College, Summer Grant. 

Manhattan College – Administrative/Committee Assignments

• Tenure & Promotion Committee (2023 – present)
• College Curriculum Committee (2017 – present)
  • Chair (2019 – 2020; 2020 – 2021)
• Exercise is Medicine on Campus Leadership Team (2021 – present)
  • Supervisor/Advisor (2021 – present)
• JasperFit Mentoring Leadership Team (2020 – present)
  • Supervisor/Advisor (2020 – present)
• Department of Kinesiology
  • Chair (2013 – 2021)
• School of Education & Health (SOEH) Curriculum Committee (2014 – 2023) 
  • Chair (2018 – 2019; 2019 – 2020; 2020 – 2021)
• School of Continuing & Professional Studies (SCPS) Curriculum Committee (2015 – present)
• Exercise Science Program – Self-Study and External Review (2019 – 2021)
  • Coordinator/Lead Author
• Educational Affairs Committee – Ex Officio Member (2019 – 2021)
• Judiciary Committee on Student Affairs – CFA (2010 – 2011; 2016 – 2023)
• Title IX Working Group (2018 – 2021)
• Steering Committee – Center for Urban Resilience & Environmental Sustainability (2012 – present)
• Steering Committee – Manhattan College Games (2010 – present)
• JasperFit Advising (2010 – present)
• SOEH Faculty Development Review Committee (2015 – 2023)
• SOEH Tenure and Promotion Guidelines Committee (2015 – 2023)
• SOEH Health Advisory Committee (2011 – 2023)
• SOEH Board of Consultors (2015 – 2021)
• SOEH Accreditation Leadership Team – Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (2018 – 2020)
• Dean of Student’s Hearing Panel (2019 – 2020)
• Search Committee – Public Health/Allied Health Program Director (2017 – 2018)
• Search Committee – Kinesiology Tenure-track Faculty (2016 – 2017)
  • Chair 
• Search Committee – Strength & Conditioning Coach – Athletics (2015)
• Search Committee – Director of Fitness, Wellness & Recreation – Student Life (2013 – 2014)
• Steering Committee – Council Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) (2013 – 2017)
  • Chair – Subcommittee Standard 1 (2015 – 2016)
• Steering Committee – Lasallian Leaders Scholarship/Ambassadors Program (2010 – 2017)
• Summer Grant Committee – Council for Faculty Affairs (2010 – 2016)
• Middle States Task Force 5 Subcommittee (2010 – 2011)
• Steering Committee – Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) (2010 – 2011)
  • Annual Report Coordinator/Lead Author (2011)

Journal Editorial Board/Referee

• The Physical Educator – Editorial Review Board (2010 – present)
• International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology – Guest Referee (2017 – 2018)
• Journal of Sport Psychology in Action – Referee (2010 – 2011)
• International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER∙SD), Journal of Research – Referee (2005 – 2009)

Conference Program/Abstract Reviewer

• American Public Health Association – Annual Meeting and Expo (2020)
• Association for Applied Sport Psychology – Annual Conference (2014 – present)
• Society of Health and Physical Educators – National Convention and Exposition (2014 – present)
• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – National Convention and Exposition (2013)
• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – Research Consortium (2013)

Grant Referee

• New York and New Jersey Education and Research Center – Pilot Projects Occupational Safety & Health – Research Training Program (2020; 2022)
• Society of Health and Physical Educators – Research Grant Program (2014 – 2020)
• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance – Research Grant Program (2013)

Other Professional Activities in Regional/National Professional Associations

• American Kinesiology Association
  • Undergraduate Education Network Committee (2023 - present)
• ACSM – Greater New York Regional Chapter (GNYRC)
  • Programming Committee (2016 – present)
  • Student Committee (2016 – 2022; 2024– present)
  • Student Bowl Committee (2016 – 2022; 2024– present)
  • Judge – President’s Cup (2018 – 2019)
  • Finance Committee (2013 – 2016)
  • Clinical Interest Area Committee (2011 – 2012)
  • Abstract Committee (2011 – 2012)
  • Research Committee (2010 – 2012)
  • Executive Board Member (2010 – 2011)
  • Continuing Education Committee (2004 – 2009)
• New York State Professional Preparation Council for Physical Education – Faculty Representative (2013 – 2016)