معرفی
Jianmin Guan, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor of Kinesiology within the College for Health, Community and Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). His academic work bridges physical education pedagogy, motivational psychology, and cross-cultural fitness assessment methodologies, with emphasis on student engagement in activity settings.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sport Pedagogy, Texas A&M University (2004)
- Master of Education in Measurement and Evaluation, Wayne State University (1999)
- Master of Education in Sport Pedagogy, Shanghai Institute of Physical Education (1993)
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Huizhou Normal College (1984)
Dr. Guan's research centers on achievement goal theory applications in physical education, examining how work-avoidance and mastery-approach goals influence student persistence across developmental stages. His work extends to health-related fitness evaluation among minority populations and sensory integration interventions using sport-based protocols, with particular focus on Chinese student cohorts. Methodologically, he employs longitudinal growth modeling, MIMIC analyses, and cross-cultural validation techniques.
His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate consistent investigation of achievement goal trajectories from elementary through college levels, alongside innovative comparative studies of global fitness testing frameworks. The research reveals persistent gender disparities in physical competence perception and identifies declining mastery-goal intensity during adolescent transitions, while establishing basketball training as an effective sensory integration modality.
Scientific Awards:
- Research Fellow, Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America, 2007)
Research Funding: Secured $29,732 across two grants (2018-2019) for Psychological Skills Inventory development targeting law enforcement populations. His presentations at AAHPERD conventions and Pre-Olympic conferences reflect extensive national and international scholarly engagement, particularly with Chinese research institutions on fitness knowledge assessment and sensory processing interventions.
Dr. Guan maintains active international collaborations, especially with Chinese universities, developing culturally responsive physical activity interventions while addressing measurement challenges in diverse educational contexts.
