Senlin Chen
Editorial Board Member, Advanced Exercise and Health Science
School of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, United States
School of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, United States
Website: https://www.lsu.edu/chse/kinesiology/faculty_listing/chen.php
Email: senlinchen@lsu.edu
Introduction: Dr. Senlin Chen is a Helen "Bessie" Silverberg Pliner Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Louisiana State University (LSU). Dr. Chen's research is focused on physical education curriculum intervention; youth physical activity, fitness, and health promotion; achievement motivation in physical activity settings; and behavioral and social determinants of health. Dr. Chen's research has been funded by the NIH, USDA, LDH, LA BOR, SHAPE America. Dr. Chen's research findings have been disseminated in numerous scholarly journals and conferences. Dr. Chen has provided leadership and service to prominent journals such as JTPE, JSHS, MPEES, BRI, and AEHS as guest editor, associate editor, editorial board member, and ad hoc reviewers; and professional organizations as Chair or executive board members (e.g., AERA SIG93, SHAPE CSPAP SIG, ICSPAH). Dr. Chen has served as a scientific reviewer of NIH study sections and the Hong Kong Research Grants Council. He currently directs the Pedagogical Kinesiology Laboratory (PK Lab) where many funded projects have been conducted. Outside work, Dr. Chen enjoys engaging in health-enhancing physical activities (e.g., weight training, tennis, golf, cycling, running) and is an enthusiastic LSU Tigers fan. Geaux Tigers!