Sisi Chen
Who am I?
Dr. Chen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Health Professions at Mercer University and she was an Assistant Professor at Georgia Southwestern State University from 2022 to 2023. She obtained Bachelor degree in Kinesiology from Beijing Sport University in 2014, and Master's degree in Physical Education and Sport Study from University of Macau in 2016, and Ph.D. degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University in 2022.
Contact info
Email: chen_s (at) mercer (dot) edu
My research interest mainly focuses on the role of physical activity in promoting health. Specifically, I am interested in:
- Examining relationships between psychosocial factors and physical activity behaviors, such as self-efficacy, affect and stress;
- Exploring how exercise of different types, intensities, and levels influence physical activity behavior;
- Applying psychological and behavioral theories to conduct lifestyle interventions to promote health.
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- Chen, S., Ling, J., Buhlman, R., Tadavich, S., Kao, T.A. (2025)
Acceptability and Satisfaction of a Healthy Eating and Stress Management Program Targeting Economically Marginalized Families: A Mixed-Methods Approach.
Journal of Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsaf010
- Ling, L., Zahry, N.R., Chen, S., Xie, I., Lalonde, H., Robbins, L.B., Kerver. J.M. (2025)
A Mindful Eating Program Improved Home Eating Environment and Reduced Food Insecurity among Rural Economically Marginalized Families.
Critical Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/09581596.2025.2505110
- Ling, J., Chen, S., Marina, M. (2024)
Coping Strategies Mediated the Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Hair Cortisol among Socioeconomically Marginalized Parents.
Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2024.2399211
- Ling, J., Chen, S., Zhang, N., Robbins, L.B., Kerver, J.M. (2024)
Happy Family, Healthy Kids: A Healthy Eating and Stress Management Program in Low-Income Parent-Preschooler Dyads.
Nursing Research. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNR.0000000000000697
- Ling, J., Chen, S., Zahry, N.R., Kao, T.A. (2023)
Economic Burden of Childhood Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Obesity Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13535
- Chen, S., Ling, J., Cheng, Y. (2023)
Physical Activity and Body Mass Index were Interactively Related to Health-related Quality of Life among Older Adults.
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 104, 104833. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2022.104833
- Malete, L., Ricketts, Chen, S., Jackson, J. (2022)
Correlates of Physical Activity among Adults in Botswana: Socio-demographic Factors, Health Status, and Body Image.
Journal of Physical Activity & Health. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2022-0243
- Chen, S., Malete, L., & Ling, J. (2022).
An Examination of Physical Activity Guidelines and Health-related Quality of Life among Older Adults.
Preventive Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.106986
- Bateman, A.G., Myers, N.D., Chen, S., & Lee, S. (2021).
Measurement of Physical Activity Self-efficacy in Physical Activity-Promoting Interventions in Adults: A Systematic Review.
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2021.1962324
- Watson, V. W. M., Johnson, L. E., Peña-Pincheira, R., Berends, J., & Chen, S. (2021).
Locating a pedagogy of love: (Re)framing pedagogies of loss in popular-media narratives of African immigrant communities.
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/09518398.2021.1982057
- Chen, S., Ho, W. K. Y., & Ahmed, M. (2020).
Physical Activity and Its Relationship with Life Satisfaction among Middle School Students: A Cross-Culture Study.
Sustainability, 12(17), 6932. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12176932
- Ho, W., Ahmed, M.D., Leong, C.I., Chan, P., Niekerk, R.L, Huang, F., Chen, J., Chan, N., Silva, J., Wong, W., Ho, F., & Ip, P. (2019).
An assessment of Body Mass Index and sensitive period for overweight development in Macao students at primary school age.
Anthropological Review, 82(1), 29-41. https://czasopisma.uni.lodz.pl/ar/article/view/10899
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- Mercer University, Macon, GA:
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- Spring 2025, KIN 203 Motor Development and Learning S1
- Spring 2025, KIN 203 Motor Development and Learning S2
- Spring 2025, KIN 402 Advanced Exercise Physiology Lab
- Fall 2024, KIN 303 Biomechanics
- Fall 2024, KIN 420 Exercise for Special Population
- Fall 2024, KIN 302 Exercise Physiology Lab
- Spring 2024, KIN 203 Motor Development and Learning S1
- Spring 2024, KIN 203 Motor Development and Learning S2
- Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA:
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- Fall 2023, XSCI 3240 Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
- Fall 2023, XSCI 3240L Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise Lab
- Fall 2023, XSCI 3300 Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning
- Fall 2023, XSCI 3300L Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning Lab
- Fall 2023, XSCI 3330 Practicum
- Fall 2023, UNIV 1000 The GSW Experience
- Spring 2023, XSCI 3310 Exercise Leadership
- Spring 2023, XSCI 3250 Test & Measurement
- Spring 2023, XSCI 4100 Internship
- Fall 2022, XSCI 3240 Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
- Fall 2022, XSCI 3240L Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise Lab
- Fall 2022, XSCI 3300 Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning
- Fall 2022, XSCI 3300L Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning Lab
- Fall 2022, XSCI 3330 Practicum
- Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI:
- - BIP Instructional Program:
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- Spring 2019, Power Walking
- Spring 2019, Bowling I
- Fall 2018, Power Walking
- Fall 2018, Bowling I
- Spring 2018, Aerobic Exercise I
- Spring 2018, General Conditioning I
- Fall 2017, Aerobic Exercise I
- Fall 2017, General Conditioning I
- - KIN professional courses:
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- Fall 2021, KIN 251 Lab Principles of Human Movement
- Summer 2021, KIN 250 Measurement in Kinesiology
- Fall 2020, KIN 251 Lab Principles of Human Movement
- Spring 2020, KIN 250 Measurement in Kinesiology
- Fall 2019, KIN 251 Lab Principles of Human Movement
- Fall 2018, KIN 173 Lab Foundations of Kinesiology
- Spring 2018, KIN 173 Lab Foundations of Kinesiology
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- 2023, Faculty Senate, Georgia Southwestern State University
- 2022-2023, Global Engagement and High Impact Practices Committee, Kinesiology Department, Georgia Southwestern State University
- 2020-2022, Graduate Program Committee, Graduate Student Representative, Kinesiology Department, Michigan State University
- 2017-2022, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University
- 2014-2016, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Macau, College of Education, Macau, China
- Professional Organization Membership, North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
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- 2022, ACSM/NPAS Certificated Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist
- 2020, Certificate in College Teaching, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- 2020, MAET Mini-MOOC on Remote Teaching
- 2020, Micro-Credential in Online College Teaching
- 2019, First Aid Training – CPR/AED Certification, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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