Vision, Mission and Values

1. Vision

We are committed to building on our strengths to become a recognised centre of excellence in physical education, health, and sport science, with a growing regional and international profile. As part of a young and ambitious university with a rising global profile, we are dedicated to advancing research, shaping policy, and preparing professionals who contribute meaningfully to individual and societal wellbeing.

Our future development is guided by three core areas of academic focus: health, sport science and physical education. Through these domains, we aim to address major challenges including physical inactivity, youth development, mental health, high-performance sport, healthy ageing and smart living. With the rapid development of cutting-edge technologies, we aspire to enhance performance and promote inclusive and sustainable health for all by harnessing the potential of these innovative tools. Our graduates will be equipped to lead in education, public health, sport, and academic sectors across diverse international contexts.
 
Our research and teaching are informed by contemporary expertise in physical literacy, sport pedagogy, adapted physical activity, high-performance physiology, digital physical education, sports nutrition, and preventative health. These areas are supported by strategic partnerships with educators, practitioners, communities and international institutions. We aim not only to contribute to global developments in our fields, but to help shape their future direction.

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2. Mission

Our mission is to advance knowledge and practice in health, sport science and physical education through research-informed teaching, international collaboration, and community engagement. As Hong Kong’s principal provider of physical education teacher education, we also contribute actively to the development of health and sport science locally, while engaging with regional and international partners to address global challenges in these fields.

Together, these three focus areas shape the department’s academic direction and guide our development. Across these areas, we offer interdisciplinary and globally relevant programmes that are continuously reviewed to remain academically rigorous, socially relevant, and professionally meaningful.
 
We are committed to:

• Sustaining and strengthening our position as Hong Kong’s principal provider of physical education teacher education and professional development.
• Delivering academic programmes that integrate theory, practice and research which reflect both local relevance and global perspectives.
• Leading interdisciplinary research that contributes to scholarly advancement, educational innovation and policy development.
• Expanding our international presence through student and staff mobility, joint degrees, collaborative research, and doctoral supervision.
• Facilitating knowledge transfer and translating research into meaningful impact through partnerships with schools, health agencies, sport organisations and community stakeholders.
• Graduating professionals who are knowledgeable, socially responsible, and capable of contributing to global and regional challenges in health, education and sport.
• Contributing to a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable world by integrating the relevant United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our programmes, research, and community engagement.

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3. Values

Our values reflect the academic ethos, social purpose and international outlook of the Department. They guide our work in education, research, and public engagement, and define the culture we promote among our staff, students and partners.

3.1 Academic Excellence

• Excellence: we uphold the highest standards of academic and professional practice in everything we do.
• Innovation: we promote intellectual curiosity and creative thinking that leads to new ideas, new methods, and positive change.

3.2 Social Responsibility

• Integrity: we act with honesty, accountability and respect, promoting ethical conduct in research, teaching and leadership.
• Inclusivity: we embrace diversity, equity and accessibility, and strive to create learning environments where everyone can thrive.
• Wellbeing: we champion holistic health and sustainable practices as core to our teaching, research, and professional lives.

3.3 Global Engagement

• Collaboration: we work across disciplines, sectors and borders to solve complex problems and maximise our collective impact.
• Relevance: we ensure our work is responsive to real-world needs and aligned with both local and international priorities.

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