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Physical Activity & Health Laboratory

Promoting physical activity across the lifespan for health and well-being
Dr. Chen (right) leads senior citizens in some light exercise
About

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.

 

Members of the Physical Activity and Health Lab

Director(s)

Weiyun Chen, PhD

chenwy@umich.edu
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Member(s)

PhD Student(s)

Abdullah Alwaleedi

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waleedi@umich.edu

Michele Marenus

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mmarenus@umich.edu

Master's Student(s)

  • Aysha Hussein, MS student

Undergraduate Student(s)

  • Brandon Albedry
  • Sheik Amine
  • Lillie Ammons
  • Dianna Hammoud
  • Danny Jandali
  • Sarah Liener

Collaborator(s)

  • Dr. Debra Berkey
  • Dr. Bruno Giordani
  • Dr. Amy Kilbourne
  • Dr. Janet Larson
  • Dr. Mary Marzec
  • Dr. Deanna Marriott
  • Dr. Gretchen Piatt

Projects

Active and Healthy Adults Projects
Active and Healthy Aging Projects
Active and Healthy School Projects
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News

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September 10, 2018
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April 4, 2018
Healthiest college students keep weight down, spirits up
November 7, 2017
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