Han Chen

Dr. Han Chen is an Associate Professor at Valdosta State University specializing in physical activity research, physical education pedagogy, and school-based health interventions. He holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from West Virginia University, an M.Ed. in Physical Education Pedagogy from Shanghai University of Sport, and a B.Ed. in Coaching Sport from Shanghai University of Sport.

• Research Focus: Multivariate factors influencing physical activity, cross-cultural validation of behavioral scales, and technology-driven interventions (e.g., active video games) for youth and older adults.
• Key Contributions: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses on global physical activity levels, measurement invariance studies, and validation of psychometric tools for physical education contexts.
• Publications: His work spans physical activity correlates, fall prevention in older adults, and the interplay between BMI, fitness, and health outcomes across populations.
• Contact: hanchen@valdosta.edu | PE 1121, Valdosta State University, 1500 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698.