Qin Lai

Dr. Qin Lai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at Wayne State University, specializing in motor skill learning, balance and postural control, motor neuroscience, and sport training. With a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, Dr. Lai's research explores the interplay between physical activity, neuromuscular adaptations, and cognitive-motor integration.

• Education
  • Ph.D., Texas A&M University (1998)
  • M.Ed., Beijing Sport University (1991)
  • B.S., Beijing Sport University (1985)

Research Interests focus on optimizing motor learning through feedback conditions, understanding age and BMI effects on balance acquisition, and assessing fall risks in elderly populations. Recent work examines attentional focus, yoga interventions for Parkinson's patients, and acute exercise impacts on cognitive processing.

Publications include studies on post-activation potentiation, dual-task motor learning, dynamic balance feedback, and meta-analyses on physical activity trends. Collaborations with Ding, Huang, and Benedict highlight interdisciplinary approaches to neuroscience and sports rehabilitation.