Dr. Amy Chan Hyung Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sport Management at Florida State University. Dr. Kim’s research interest focuses on promoting sport for health from a social epidemiological perspective at various levels such as non-institutionalized older adults. Her primary research inquiry aims to: (1) examine the effectiveness of sport participation on individual’s social, psychological/mental health outcomes from a social epidemiological perspective, and (2) develop evidence-based interventions to promote sport participation and participants’ health and well-being.

For her research projects, Dr. Kim has worked with various sport organizations such as Tallahassee Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs; United States Tennis Association; the United States America Pickleball Association; and others.

Dr. Kim earned her doctoral degree and master’s degree from The Ohio State University and her bachelor’s degree from Yonsei University.