
Physical Activity & Health Laboratory

The Physical Activity & Health Laboratory focuses on developing and examining technology-enhanced physical activity interventions to promote health, cognition, and psychological well-being in school-aged children, young adults, and older adults. Our research examines the effects of (a) school-based physical activity interventions on improving students’ motor skill competency, physical fitness, and physical activity behaviors; (b) different types of physical activities on improving the mental health and psychological well-being in college students; and (c) technology-enhanced two-level physical activity interventions on promoting functional fitness and psychological well-being in older adults living in retirement communities.
Dr. Chen is guest editor for Physical Activity Interventions: Effects on Physical Health, Cognition, and Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults. Submissions for this issue will be accepted through August 15, 2023.

Member(s)
Master's Student(s)
- Alexandra ("Andy") Murray, MS student
Undergraduate Student(s)
- Ana Cahuas
- Katie Friedman
- Varun Kumaravel
- Haley Ottensoser
Collaborator(s)
- Dr. Xiaozhan Wang, East China Normal University
- Dr. Zhonghui He, Peking University
- Liqun Shen, Jiao Tong University