Dr. Liying Yao is an active researcher in sports and exercise psychology, with a strong scholarly focus on exercise and mental health, sport performance psychology, physical activity participation, and physical fitness assessment. Her research integrates behavioral science with applied sport and exercise contexts, addressing both individual and community-level determinants of physical activity and psychological well-being. She has contributed to peer-reviewed national and international journals, including SCI, SSCI, and Scopus-indexed publications, with research spanning obesity prevention, adolescent physical health behaviors, social support for exercise, and community-built environments influencing activity participation. Dr. Yao’s work demonstrates methodological rigor and interdisciplinary relevance, particularly in translating psychological theory into practical interventions for health promotion. To date, her scholarly output comprises 9 research documents, accumulating 40 citations with an h-index of 3, reflecting growing academic impact and visibility. Her research contributions continue to advance evidence-based understanding in sports and exercise psychology, supporting healthier and more active populations through scientifically grounded insights.