Dr. Amy Chan Hyung Kim

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.