Hankook Kim is a PhD student at the School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Science at Loughborough University. His doctoral research investigates whether overall and regional characteristics of multiple skinfold measurements associate with various cardiovascular disease related data such as cardiovascular disease mortality, blood lipid profile, and physical activity. He holds a master’s degree in physical activity and public health from Loughborough and a bachelor’s degree in physical education and youth guidance from Korea National Sport University. When he’s not working on his research he spends his time with his wife, enjoying the experience of combining British and Korean cultures.
Research: Relationship between childhood overweight/obesity indicators and vigorous physical activity among NHANSE III boys (8 to 11 years old): different interpretation between Body Mass index and Subcutaneous Adiposity Size and Shape.