Physical Activity and Public Health Lab
Promoting physical activity
a hub for public health research
We strive to advance community well-being by conducting cutting-edge research at the
intersection of physical activity and public health, fostering healthier lifestyles
for all.
Research
We specialize in developing physical activity interventions, promoting physical literacy, validating measurement tools, and investigating the intricate relationships between physical activity and health outcomes using big data analytics. Join us in shaping a healthier future through the practical science of physical activity.
- Publications
- Kim, H., Sun, W., Malaska, M., Miller, B., & Han, H.* (2022). Use of real-time cadence to prescribe aerobic physical activity intensity and its comparison with existing methods. Journal of sports sciences, 40(5), 482-488.
- Kim, H., Song, T., Lim, S., Kohl, H. W., & Han, H.* (2021). Physical activity engagement outside of college physical education: application of the transtheoretical model. American Journal of Health Behavior, 45(5), 924-932.
- Han, H.*, Kim, H., Sun, W., Malaska, M., & Miller, B. (2020). Validation of wearable activity monitors for real-time cadence. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(4), 383-389
- Presentations
- Kim, H., Han, H., & Kang, H. (2023, May). Validation of fall risk assessment system among Korean older adults. Paper presented at ACSM national conference, Denver, CO.
- Han, H., Kim, H., & Kang, H. (2023, May). Analyses of gait parameters and fall risk in Korean older adults. Paper presented at ACSM national conference, Denver, CO.
- Kang, H., Kim, H., & Han, H. (2023, May). Association of obstacle walking ability with risk of falls among Korean older adults. Paper presented at ACSM national conference, Denver, CO.
- Han, H., & Kim, H. (2022, May). Preferred walking speed as an indicator of walking intensity. Paper presented at the ACSM national conference, San Diego, CA.
- Current Research Projects
- Physical activity intervention using stride and cadence
- Validation of wearable activity monitors for real-time stride measurement
- Development of an equation for healthy walking stride
- Enhancement of physical literacy measurement tools
- Walking parameters and fall risk: Meta-Analysis
- Equipment and Technology
- GAITRite (gait analysis)
- ActiGraph wGT3-BT
- Garmin Forerunner 265
- Garmin Forerunner 235
- Polar M430
- Garmin Foot Pod
- Polar Stride Sensor
- Running Dynamics Pod
- activPAL
- Fall Risk Assessment system