Yang Guan is an Associate Professor at the School of Physical Education, South China University of Technology, and a supervisor for both master’s and postdoctoral students. He holds a Doctor of Education in Exercise Human Science and a Master’s in Physical Education and Training from South China Normal University. His research focuses on sports health promotion and performance analysis, with notable contributions to international SSCI journals and Chinese core sports publications. He serves as a peer reviewer for over 20 international journals and has received multiple academic honors, including national scholarships and top conference awards.
🎓Education
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Yang Guan earned his Doctor of Education degree from the School of Sports Science at South China Normal University between 2017 and 2021, majoring in Exercise Human Science. Prior to that, he completed his Master of Education at the same university from 2014 to 2017, with a major in Physical Education and Training. His academic journey began at Chaohu University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education from 2010 to 2014.
👨🏫 Experience
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Since September 2021, Yang Guan has been serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Physical Education, South China University of Technology, where he also acts as a Master’s and Postdoctoral Supervisor. His earlier roles include Assistant Editor (2016–2021) and later Responsible Editor (2021–present) for the Journal of Sports Science. He was previously a PhD candidate at South China Normal University, focusing on how physical exercise improves adolescent problem behaviors. During his master’s studies, he specialized in the performance analysis of high-level women’s volleyball matches.
🤝Awards and Honors
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Yang Guan has received numerous academic and professional accolades. These include the Outstanding Paper Award at the 3rd International Conference on Sports Medicine and Health in 2021, multiple First Prizes at academic conferences, and recognition as an Outstanding Class Teacher at South China University of Technology. He also received the Third Prize for the 10th Guangdong Provincial Philosophical and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievements Award and the First Prize at the 2024 Academic Annual Conference of the Sports Sociology Professional Committee of Guangdong Sociology Society. Earlier in his academic career, he received the National Scholarship twice and was named Outstanding Graduate Student and Outstanding Student of Guangdong Province.
💡Skills and Certifications
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Yang Guan possesses strong academic editorial skills, having been responsible for reviewing, revising, and proofreading scholarly articles. He serves as a peer reviewer for over 20 international journals and is an active member of several professional bodies, including the Sports Psychology Branch of the China Sport Science Society, the Sports Sociology Professional Committee of Guangdong Sociology Society, and the Degree Evaluation Sub-Committee of his school. His responsibilities also include reviewing Master’s and PhD theses for the Ministry of Education Degree Center and contributing to various academic committees and editorial boards.
🔬 Research Focus
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Yang Guan’s primary research interests lie in sports health promotion and sports performance analysis. His doctoral research explored the impact of physical activity on adolescent behavioral problems. He has published in top-tier SSCI (JCR Q1) journals and contributed extensively to Chinese core sports journals. His ongoing work reflects a deep commitment to bridging sports science with public health and social well-being.
🌎Conclusion
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Dr. Guan Yang emerges as an outstanding candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his sustained and impactful contributions to the interdisciplinary field of psychology and public health. His work uniquely integrates physical activity and mental health, addressing urgent contemporary challenges such as emotional regulation, mobile phone addiction, and psychological resilience among college students.
📖Publications
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Physical Activity Influences Negative Emotion Among College Students in China: The Mediating and Moderating Role of Psychological Resilience
Authors: Lijun Zuo, Yao Wang, Jinfu Wang, Yidi Yao, Guan Yang
Journal: Healthcare
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Partnership between Chinese Dance Sport Couples: A Consensual Qualitative Research Analysis
Authors: Xiuxia Liu, Guan Yang, Shen Wang, Xiangfei Wang
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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The Influence of Acute Aerobic Exercise on Craving Degree for University Students with Mobile Phone Dependency: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Guan Yang, Rulan Shangguan, Yuanyuan Ke, Songtao Wang
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Physical Activity Influences the Mobile Phone Addiction Among Chinese Undergraduates: The Moderating Effect of Exercise Type
Authors: Guan Yang, Yuexiang Li, Shijie Liu, Chuannan Liu, Chen Jia, Songtao Wang
Journal: Journal of Behavioral Addictions
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Physical Exercise Decreases the Mobile Phone Dependence of University Students in China: The Mediating Role of Self-Control
Authors: Guan Yang, Guang-xin Tan, Yue-xiang Li, Hai-ying Liu, Song-tao Wang
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health