You Fu

You Fu, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Health (University of Nevada, Reno). His research focuses on child and adolescent physical activity promotion, exercise motivation, motor skills development, and active video games interventions. Contact: youf@unr.edu.

• 2017 ICSPAH Early Career Research Excellence Award
• 2015-2016 Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science Reviewer of the Year
• Editorial Board: Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, American Journal of Health Behavior, International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science

His research spans physical activity epidemiology, school-based interventions, and movement behavior analysis. Recent studies examine 24-hour movement behaviors, mental health associations, and environmental determinants of youth physical activity. Publications in Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Games for Health Journal, and Preventive Medicine demonstrate interdisciplinary impact.

Dr. Fu's work reveals consistent trends: active video games enhance classroom engagement; motor competence drives physical activity participation; social environments mediate health outcomes. His meta-analyses highlight physical activity enjoyment as a critical factor in sustaining youth interventions.

Scientific Contributions:

• Developed novel step-count cut points for school-day vigorous activity
• Validated health-related fitness tests for college students
• Established cardiometabolic risk models linking physical activity and motor skills

Dr. Fu's programmatic research includes Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) evaluations, demonstrating interventions' effects on academic achievement, weight management, and classroom behavior. His work bridges kinesiology, public health, and health technology applications.