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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 1st IOHSK conference was held virtually.
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A total of 36 presentations (oral and poster) were presented.
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Dr. Thom McKenzie Research Award Winners
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Taemin Ha, University of Northern Colorado, USA
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Brian Dauenhauer, University of Northern Colorado, USA
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Lorin Donovan, Syracuse University, USA
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Elizabeth Janowitz, Syracuse University, USA
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Jordan Jacob, Syracuse University, USA
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Jared Rosenburg, Syracuse University, USA
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Jeremy Park, Syracuse University, USA
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Joon Young Kim, Syracuse University, USA
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Faculty Excellence Award Winners​
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Min Hyuk Kwon, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, USA​
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Joon Young Kim, Syracuse University, USA
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Allison Smith, University of New Mexico, USA
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John A. Mercer, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, USA
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Dongwoo Lee, Gwangju National University of Education, Korea
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Brian Dauenhauer, University of Northern Colorado, USA
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International Scholarship Award Winners
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Leutrim Sokoli, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Granit Ahmeti, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Adonis Ahmeti, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Kadishe Shabani, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Visar Fejzullahu, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Edon Slimi, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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2020-2021 Equipment Assistance Grant (EAG) Award Winners
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Ethiopia
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Uganda
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India
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Kosovo​​
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 1st IOHSK conference was held virtually.
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A total of 36 presentations (oral and poster) were presented.
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Dr. Thom McKenzie Research Award Winners
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Taemin Ha, University of Northern Colorado, USA
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Brian Dauenhauer, University of Northern Colorado, USA
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Lorin Donovan, Syracuse University, USA
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Elizabeth Janowitz, Syracuse University, USA
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Jordan Jacob, Syracuse University, USA
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Jared Rosenburg, Syracuse University, USA
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Jeremy Park, Syracuse University, USA
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Joon Young Kim, Syracuse University, USA
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Faculty Excellence Award Winners​
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Min Hyuk Kwon, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, USA​
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Joon Young Kim, Syracuse University, USA
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Allison Smith, University of New Mexico, USA
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John A. Mercer, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, USA
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Dongwoo Lee, Gwangju National University of Education, Korea
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Brian Dauenhauer, University of Northern Colorado, USA
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International Scholarship Award Winners
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Leutrim Sokoli, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Granit Ahmeti, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Adonis Ahmeti, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Kadishe Shabani, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Visar Fejzullahu, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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Edon Slimi, Tempulli College, Kosovo​
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2020-2021 Equipment Assistance Grant (EAG) Award Winners
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Ethiopia
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Uganda
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India
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Kosovo​​
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Board of Directors, 2023-2024

Thomas L. McKenzie, Ph.D.
Lifetime Honorary President
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Professor Emeritus, School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University, USA
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Dr. McKenzie has authored or co-authored over 300 peer-reviewed papers and chapters, developed numerous internationally-adopted assessment and curricular materials, and presented over 500 papers at state, national, and international conferences. He is also a Fellow of four professional organizations: the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, SHAPE America (formerly AAHPERD), and the North American Society of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Professionals.
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https://thomckenzie.com; https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OhWwu8cAAAAJ&hl=en

Kwangwook Koh, M.D.
Advisory Committee
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Professor, College of Medicine, Kosin University, South Korea
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President, Korean Society for Health Promotion and Education
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Chairperson, Academic Committee of Korean Healthy Cities Partnership
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Special Committee Member, Korean National Health Insurance Corporation
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Research Areas: Physical activity; healthy cities

Yong Eui Kim, J.D.
Law Advisory Committee
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Professor, Law School, Dong-A University, South Korea
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Lawyer, International Business & International Commercial Dispute Resolution
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Federal Lawyer, USA
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Partner, Diversity Law Group, PC, USA
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Advisor, Jeongyul Law Corp. LLC, Korea

Ho Seok Lee, CPA/ABV
Audit Committee in Accounting and Finance
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Chief Executive Officer, I&I Accountancy Corporation, USA
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Specialized in accounting, attest, tax, consulting, and advisory services
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Accounting Firm with Integrity and Insights

Raul Calderon Jr., Ph.D.
Executive Advisor
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Visiting Professor, Kasetsart University, Thailand
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Visiting Research Scholar, Maejo University, Thailand
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Visiting Professor, University of Suwon, South Korea
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Director of Evaluation, Maharishi University of Management
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Co-Founder & Director of the Center for the Advancement of Latino Health
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American Cancer Society Leadership Council Member of Iowa
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Hosung So, Ph.D.
President-at-Large & Chief Executive Officer
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Professor, Department of Kinesiology, California State University, San Bernardino, USA
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Faculty Senate 2018-2020 & 2020-2022, California State University, San Bernardino, USA
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Former President, Western Society for Kinesiology and Wellness
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Former Adjunct Professor, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
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Research Areas: Sport pedagogy; sport psychology; applied behavior analysis
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Naoki Suzuki, Ph.D.
Vice President-at-Large
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Associate Professor, Department of Health and Sports Sciences, Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan
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Research Areas: Sport pedagogy; teaching games for understanding (TGFU)

Hyeonho Yu, Ph.D.
Vice President-at-Large
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Assistant Professor, Department of Secondary, K-12 Education, and Educational Technology, Metropolitan State University of Denver, USA
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Research Areas: Integration of technology into physical education; physical education teacher education programs; physical education pedagogical models; student assessment in physical education
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Cuauhtemoc Carboni, Ph.D.
President - North America
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Vice President, Imperial Valley College, USA
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Emilio Manuel Arrayales Millan, Mtro.
President - Central & South America
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Dean/Director, Faculty of Sports, Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico
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Research Area: Sports biomechanics
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IOHSK International Ambassador (2020-2021)
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Muhamed Krasniqi, Ph.D.
President - Europe
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Executive Director/President, CEO, Tempulli Academy, Pristina, Kosovo
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Professor, Traffic Engineering & Road Safety, Tempulli Academy, Pristina, Kosovo
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Co-Founder & Former Board Member of University Sports Federation of Kosovo
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National Leader of the European EuroRAP Road Assessment Program in Kosovo
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Founder & Board Member of Kosovo Association of Motorization AMRKS, Pristina, Kosovo
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Producer & Co-Founder of Life Safety International Film Festival, Pristina, Kosovo
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IOHSK International Ambassador (2020-2021)
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Jerome Angelitud Porto, Ph.D.
President - Asia
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Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Physical Education - Sports Wellness Management Program, Institute of Physical Education and Athletics, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
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Licensed Professional Teacher in the Philippines
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A member of the Teacher Education Programs Regional Quality Assessment Team of the Commission on Higher Education in the Philippines, Author of textbooks (Music, Arts, PE and Health: MAPEH & Health Optimizing Physical Education: HOPE)
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IOHSK International Ambassador (2020-2021)
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Research Areas: Physical activity; sport coaching

Ajibua Michael Alayode, Ph.D.
President - Africa
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Director, Directorate of Sports, Federal University of Technology, Nigeria
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Country Representative for Nigeria, International Association of Strength and Conditioning
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Vice President, Nigerian University Games Association
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Formal National Soccer League Coach, Nigeria
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Founder and President of the Institute of Sport Exercise and Health, Nigeria
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IOHSK International Ambassador (2021-2022)

Adriana Campos-Rodríguez, Ph.D.
Vice President - Central & South America
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Professor, Cultura Física, Deporte y Recreación, Universidad Santo Tomás, Bogota, Colombia
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Research Areas: Physical activity for health; health sciences; physiotherapy
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Germina-Alina Cosma, Ph.D.
Vice President - Europe
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Professor, Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, University of Craiova, Romania
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Ma Rosita Ampoyas Hernani, Ph.D.
Vice President - Asia
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Professor & Chair, Kinesthetics Department, College of Arts and Sciences, Cebu Normal University, Philippines
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IOHSK International Ambassador (2020-2021)
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Sung-Je Park, Ph.D.
Vice President - Asia
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Professor, College of Physical Education, Chung-Ang Univesity, South Korea
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Secretary General, Korean Society of Olympic Flame
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Athletic Performance Development Commission Member, Korean Sport & Olympic Committee
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Chairman, Training Committee of Badminton Korean Association
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Vice President, Korean University Badminton Federation
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Arvin A. Andacao, Ed.D.
Vice President - Asia
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Professor, Physical Education Program Head, and Student Sports and Wellness Director, Davao Oriental State University, Philippines
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Licensed Professional Teacher in the Philippines
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Founding President, Committee of Program Heads for Physical Education, Incorporated Davao Region, Philippines
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Founding Vice-President, Association of Tertiary Physical Education in Region XI, the Philippines
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Visiting Lecturer, Teknokrat Indonesia University, Indonesia
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Commission on Higher Education - Regional Quality Assessment Team Member (2019-2020; 2023-2024), Philippines

Olufunmilola Leah Dominic, Ph.D.
Vice President - Africa
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Professor, Department of Human Kinetics Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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Director of Sports, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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Research Areas: Human Anatomy and physiology; sports skills; applied fitness and performance; rehabilitation; exercise and health promotion; multidisciplinary dimensions of exercise and human performance
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Soon Mi Choi, Ph.D.
Secretary
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Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator, Department of Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology, Midwestern State University, USA
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Research Ethics Committee, Research in Dance and Physical Education
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International Board of Directors, Korean Association of Dance
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Research Areas: Effects of exercise/dance training and/or nutritional intervention on the physiological and biochemical mechanisms; regulating glucose and insulin resistance of type 2 diabetes/obese/Alzheimer's disease in humans
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Jinkyung Park, Ph.D.
Treasurer
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Assistant Professor, School of Health & Human Performance, Georgia College & State University, USA
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Research Areas: Exercise physiology; sports nutrition
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Jongho Moon, Ph.D.
Coordinator - Archivist
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Faculty Specialist I, Department of Human Performance and Health Education, Western Michigan University, USA
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Research Areas: Physical activity promotion; comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP); physical education teacher education
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Boram Lim, Ph.D.
Coordinator - Publication
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Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M Universityã…¡Kingsville, USA
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Former Fellow Scholar, California State University System-Chancellor's Doctoral Intensive Program
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Research Areas: Bioenergetics and human performance (resistance and endurance performance); physiological and biomechanical responses during multi-sport (triathlon); optimizing exercise protocol for improving sports-specific performance
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https://www.tamuk.edu/education/departments/hkn/faculty.bios/Lim.html
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Taemin Ha, Ph.D.
Coordinator - Communications
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Assistant Professor, Department of Family, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, City University of New York (CUNY)ã…¡Queens College, USA
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Former Fellow Scholar, California State University System-Chancellor's Doctoral Intensive Program
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Research Areas: School-based physical activity promotion; quality physical education programming; technology integration in physical activity programs
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Joon Young Kim Ph.D.
Chair of International Research
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Assistant Professor, David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University, USA
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Research Areas: Childhood obesity; metabolism; type 2 diabetes; emerging biomarkers of diabetes risk; metabolic syndrome; polycystic ovary syndrome; exercise physiology; single nucleotide polymorphisms; lifestyle interventions for minorities.
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Hoyoon Jung, Ph.D.
Chair of Leadership Development
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Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, USA
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Research Areas: Labor issues in sports; league structure and policy; economic impact; the uncertainty of outcome; organizational performance
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