Cheryl Der Ananian
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Phone: 480-884-2536
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Mail code: 9020Campus: Dtphx
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Cheryl Der Ananian is an associate professor of exercise science and health promotion with the College of Health Solutions at ASU. Her primary research interests involve the promotion of physical activity for older adults with an emphasis on utilizing physical activity as a secondary prevention strategy for chronic illnesses including arthritis and heart disease. Much of her research focuses on community-based physical activity interventions for older adults. She also does research in the area of translation and dissemination of evidence-based physical activity programs.
- NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship. Gerontological Public Health, Institute for Health Research and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 2005-2007
- Ph.D. Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2005
- M.S. Exercise Physiology, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 1999
- B.S. Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Department of Biology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 1995
Der Ananian's primary research interests involve the promotion of physical activity for older adults with an emphasis on utilizing physical activity as a secondary prevention strategy for chronic illnesses including arthritis and heart disease. Much of her research focuses on community-based physical activity interventions for older adults. She also does research in the area of translation and dissemination of evidence-based physical activity programs.
Current/Recent Grants and Projects
- Creating a Tailored Lifestyle Intervention for Midlife Mexican American Men (Principal Investigator), Funded by the National Institue on Aging, $424,875, August 2016 - May 2018
- Factors Influencing Care Integration and Coordination for High Need Patients, (Co-Investigator), Jumpstart Grant from the College of Health Solutions (May 2018- May 2019)
- Heal, Exercise & Recover (HER): Initial Pilot Study to Examine the Feasibility of a Novel Intervention for Women with Substance Use Disorders, Seed Grant through the Institute for Social Science Research, (November 2016- November 2017)
- Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program into a weight-loss program for overweight individuals with arthritis, Seed grant through the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion and the Virginia G. Piper Foundation
- The effect of owner-dog exercise on return rates of shelter dogs, Funded through the American Kennel Club
Recent Publications
- Der Ananian, C., Winham, D.M., Thompson, S.V., & Tisue, M.E. Perceptions of Heart-Healthy Behaviors among African American Adults: A Mixed Methods Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2018, 15, 2433. (2017 IF: 2.145; 5-Year IF: 2.608)
- Ortiz-Dowling, E. M., Der Ananian, C., Larkey, L. K., & Hooker, S. P. (2018). Health-Seeking Behaviors and Health Information Gathering in Older Mexican American Males. Psychology of Men and Masculinity. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/men0000194 (2017 IF: 1.813; 5 Year IF: 2.463)
- Floegel, T. A., Dickinson, J. M., Der Ananian, C., McCarthy, M., Hooker, S. P. & Buman, M. P. (2018). Association of posture and ambulation with function at 30 days in older adults hospitalized with heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 24(2), 126-130. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.01.001 (2017 IF: 3.942; 5 Year IF: 3.644)
- Miller, A. I., Der Ananian, C., Hensley, C., & Ungar, H. (2017). Evaluation of Rewind Yoga on Physical Function Outcomes in Older Adults: A Preliminary Study. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 1-10. DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2017.1326765.
- Gunter, L., Protopopova, A., Hooker, S. P., Der Ananian, C., & Wynne, C. D. L. (2017). Impacts of Encouraging Dog Walking on Returns of Newly Adopted Dogs to a Shelter. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 20(4), 357-371. DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2017.1341318
- Der Ananian, C.A., Smith-Ray, R., Meacham, B., Shah, A. & Hughes, S. (2017) Translation of Fit and Strong! for use by Hispanics : A feasibility trial of ¡En Forma y Fuerte!. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 25 (4), 628-638. doi: 10.1123/japa.2016-0256 (2017 IF: 2.038)
- Der Ananian, C. A., Mitros, M., & Buman, M. P. (2017). Efficacy of a student-led, community-based, multifactorial fall prevention program: Stay in balance. Frontiers in Public Health, 5(FEB), [30]. DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00030. (Invited Submission for Special Edition: Evidence-based Practices to Reduce Falls and Fall-related Injuries Among Older Adults)
- James, D., Sebren, A., Der Ananian, C., Bruening, M., Rooney, L., Arras, T., & Swan, P.D. (2016). Associations Among Self-Compassion, Eating Behaviors, and Stress in College Freshmen. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 12, 92-97.
- Baruth, M., Wilcox, S., Der Ananian, C. A., & Heiney, S. (2015). Effects of a 12-week home-based walking program on quality of life and fatigue outcomes in early stage breast cancer survivors. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 12 (Suppl 1), S110 -S118 (2017 IF: 1.723)
- Der Ananian, C. A., Churan, C., & Adams, M. (2015) Correlates of physical activity among older adults with arthritis. Am J Health Behav, 39(4), 562-572. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.39.4.13 (2016 IF: 1.84)
- Der Ananian, C. A., Soroush A., Ainsworth, B. E., Belyea, M., Walker, J., Poortvliet, E., Swan P., Yngve, A. (2015). Trajectories and predictors of steps in a worksite intervention: ASUKI-step. Health Behavior & Policy Review. 2(1). DOI: 10.14485/HBPR.2.1.5 (IF: Currently, the journal does not have an IF because it is a new journal)
- Vezina, J., Der Ananian, C., Greenberg, E. & Kurka, J. (2014). Socio-demographic Correlates of Meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services Muscle Strengthening Recommendations in Middle Aged and Older Adults. Preventing Chronic Disease , 11, 140007. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.140007 (2017 IF: 1.862)
- Vezina, J., Der Ananian, C.A., Campbell, K.D., Meckes, N., & Ainsworth, B. (2014). Energy expenditure of strength exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(4), 1026-31. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000375. (2017 IF: 2.325)
- Bopp, M., Der Ananian, C.A. & Campbell, M.E. (2014). Differences in active commuting by age category. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 22(2), 199-211. doi: 10.1123/japa.2012-0236. (2017 IF: 2.038)
- Wynne,Clive*, Der Ananian,Cheryl, Hooker,Steven Paul. The Effect of Owner-Dog Exercise on Return Rates of Shelter Dogs (ASUF 30006201). ASU FDN(2/1/2014 - 7/31/2015).
- Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Midwest Roybal Center for Health Promotion and Translation. UNIV OF ILLINOIS-CHICAGO(5/1/2012 - 8/31/2013).
- Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Fit and Strong Translating an evidence based multicomponent exercise program for Older Adults. UNIV OF ILLINOIS-CHICAGO(9/30/2009 - 9/29/2011).
- Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Interdisciplinary Community-Based Falls Prevention Program. AMER COLLEGE OF SPORTS MED(7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010).
- Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Using Facebook to Promote Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Intake in College Students. AMER COLLEGE OF SPORTS MED(7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010).
- Der Ananian,Cheryl*, Swan,Pamela D. Evaluation of Abundant Life Wellness' Falls Prevention Program. AZ AHEC(7/1/2008 - 12/31/2009).
- Winham,Donna M*, Der Ananian,Cheryl. Perspectives of heart-healthy behaviors among African American adults in Arizona. AZ DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES(6/29/2008 - 6/30/2009).
- Bushfield,Suzanne, Der Ananian,Cheryl, Hightower,Judith S, Hock,Gail Petersen. Community Assessment of the Wellness Center operated by the Leisure World Community Association. LEISURE WORLD(6/16/2008 - 11/10/2008).
Courses
2025 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
2024 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 542 | Health Promotion |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 692 | Research |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
CHS 791 | Seminar |
2024 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
2024 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
EXW 593 | Applied Project |
EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
2023 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 542 | Health Promotion |
EXW 691 | Seminar |
NTR 691 | Seminar |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |
EXW 593 | Applied Project |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
2023 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
2023 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 584 | Internship |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
2022 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 542 | Health Promotion |
EXW 691 | Seminar |
NTR 691 | Seminar |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
HEP 454 | Health Promotion Plan and Impl |
EXW 554 | Plan Implem Health Promotion |
EXW 584 | Internship |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
2022 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
2022 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 584 | Internship |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 792 | Research |
EXW 799 | Dissertation |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
2021 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 542 | Health Promotion |
EXW 691 | Seminar |
NTR 691 | Seminar |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
HEP 102 | Foundations of HEHP |
EXW 584 | Internship |
EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
2021 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
EXW 584 | Internship |
2021 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 584 | Internship |
EXW 592 | Research |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 692 | Research |
EXW 791 | Seminar |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
EXW 635 | Physical Activity and Aging |
NTR 791 | Seminar |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
HSC 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
2020 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 592 | Research |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 542 | Health Promotion |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 692 | Research |
EXW 592 | Research |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
EXW 591 | Seminar |
2020 Summer
Course Number | Course Title |
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NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
EXW 584 | Internship |
2020 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 584 | Internship |
EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
EXW 592 | Research |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 692 | Research |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 599 | Thesis |
HCD 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
HCD 410 | Support Health Older Adults |
EXW 635 | Physical Activity and Aging |
2019 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
EXW 592 | Research |
EXW 595 | Continuing Registration |
EXW 599 | Thesis |
EXW 692 | Research |
EXW 792 | Research |
EXW 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 542 | Health Promotion |
NTR 792 | Research |
NTR 799 | Dissertation |
EXW 590 | Reading and Conference |
EXW 692 | Research |
EXW 692 | Research |
EXW 792 | Research |
EXW 592 | Research |
EXW 584 | Internship |
NTR 692 | Research |