Research Focus Groups

The Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) encompasses researchers in physical education (PE), sports science, nutrition, and health, with an overarching focus on physical fitness and holistic health across the lifespan and generating knowledge that can be broadly applied in physical/health education and intervention.
 
Two research focus groups, i.e., Physical Activity & Mental Health, and Physical Education & Special Education Needs, have been established to enhance the quantity and quality of research output through developing strategic research themes, identifying potential research areas/directions, and producing solid outcomes to maintain and even uphold the research performance. 

Physical Activity & Mental Health

Prof. CHENG Sheung-Tak
Chair Professor of Psychology and Gerontology

Successful aging

Elderly depression and suicide
Dementia caregivers
Social network
Activity therapy
Dr. SUN Fenghua, Bob
Associate Professor

Nutritional and metabolic aspects of exercise

Exercise, nutrition and body weight control
Physical activity, nutrition and health promotion

Dr. CHUNG Ming Yan, Louisa
Assistant Professor
Focus Group Convenor 
Eating behaviour modification
Teledietetics
Nutrition education and knowledge transfer
Physical fitness assessment in the community
Glycemic index
Exergaming for health
Dr. OR Pui Lai, Peggy
Assistant Professor

Infection control
Healthcare quality
School health
eLearning
Dr. POON Tsz Chun, Eric
Assistant Professor

High-Intensity Interval Training and Health Benefits
Physical Fitness and Exercise Promotion
Sport Nutrition and Exercise Performance

 
Dr. WONG Hoi Wai, Henry
Lecturer I
Educational Assessment
Motor Learning and Control
Rasch Measurement
Teaching Pedagogy
  Dr. WONG Ming Yu Claudia
Lecturer II
Youths, Older adults, Kindergarteners, Athletes, Self-care and Physical Activity
Self-compassion
Positive Psychology in Education and Coaching
   Ms. CHAN Ka Man, Carmen
Lecturer II
Physical health & mental health
Karate-do

Physical Education & Special Education Needs

Prof. CHOW Hung Kay, Daniel
Chair Professor of Health and Sports Science

Movement Analysis
Biomechanics
Ergonomics
Sports Health
Christian Education
Dr. SUN Fenghua, Bob
Associate Professor
Focus Group Convenor

Nutritional and metabolic aspects of exercise
Exercise, nutrition and body weight control
Physical activity, nutrition and health promotion
Dr. CHOW Chi Ching, Gary 
Assistant Professor
Sports recovery
Postural control and sports
Rugby Science
Sports training invention
Technology in Physical Education
Generic skills and sports participation
Dr. LEUNG Ka Man, Carman 
Assistant Professor

Older adult, children, environmental correlates to physical activity 
Adapted physical activity
Esports
Physical activity promotion
Physical activity measurement
Dr. POON Tsz Chun, Eric
Assistant Professor

High-Intensity Interval Training and Health Benefits
Physical Fitness and Exercise Promotion
Sport Nutrition and Exercise Performance
Dr. WONG Hoi Wai, Henry
Lecturer I
Educational Assessment
Motor Learning and Control
Rasch Measurement
Teaching Pedagogy
  Mr. CHAN Ching Yat, Roy 
Senior Lecturer II
Adapted Physical Education
Physical Fitness of Person with Special Needs
  Ms. TAM Sze Man, Simone 
Lecturer I 
Fundamental Movement
Motor Performance of Young Children
Ms. CHAN Ka Man, Carmen
Lecturer II
Physical health & mental health
Karate-do
 

For research collaboration, please contact Dr SUN Fenghua (fhsun@eduhk.hk), Associate Head (Research & Development) of the Department, for discussion. 

Dr. TSE Choi Yeung, Andy

Associate Professor & Acting Head of Department
Research interests:
Andy’s primary research interest lies on the motor learning and impact of physical activity on psychological, cognitive and physical well-being in children with autism spectrum disorder.  He is also interested in motor development and the effect of free-play on overall quality of life in typically developing children. He recently initiates a new research project on the investigation of free-play participation among school-aged children. His research goal is to propose a lighthouse parenting strategy as a reasonable approach to build success among children.

Dr. LOUIE Hung Tak, Lobo

Senior Lecturer I & Associate Head of Department
Qualifications:
Graduate Certificate in Sports & Recreation Management: Victoria University of Technology, Australia.
Doctor of Physical Education: Springfield College, USA.
Master of Science: Springfield College, USA.
Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Lauda): Springfield College, USA.
Advanced Teacher Certificate in Education (Physical Education): Grantham College of Education, Hong Kong.
Teacher Certificate: Northcote College of Education, Hong Kong.

Research interests:

Pediatric Exercise Science; Physical Activity; Outdoor Sports and Wilderness Experience

Dr. SUN Fenghua, Bob

Associate Professor & Associate Head of Department
Research interests:
• Nutritional and metabolic aspects of exercise
• Exercise, nutrition and body weight control
• Physical activity, nutrition and health promotion

Prof. CHENG Sheung-Tak

Chair Professor of Psychology and Gerontology
Research interests:
• Successful aging
• Elderly depression and suicide
• Dementia caregivers
• Social network
• Activity therapy

Prof. CHOW Hung Kay Daniel

Chair Professor of Health and Sports Science
Research interests: 
Movement Analysis, Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Sports Health, Christian Education

Dr. CHOW Chi Ching, Gary

Assistant Professor
Research interests:
Sports recovery;
Postural control and sports;
Rugby Science;
Sports training invention;
Technology in Physical Education;
Generic skills and sports participation

Dr. CHUNG Ming Yan, Louisa

Assistant Professor
Research interests:
• Eating behaviour modification,
• Teledietetics,
• Nutrition education and knowledge transfer,
• Physical fitness assessment in the community,
• Glycemic index,
• Exergaming for health

Dr. LEUNG Ka Man, Carman

Assistant Professor
Qualifications
B.Sci.(University of Hong Kong); M.Soc.Sci. (Hong Kong Baptist University);
MSci. (Boise State University); Ph.D. (Hong Kong Baptist University)
 
Areas of Teaching
Volleyball; Sport management; teaching and coaching in Physical Education
 
Research Interests
Older adult, children, environmental correlates to physical activity (especially walking),
light volleyball, sitting light volleyball (adapted physical activity), Esports, Physical activity promotion, physical activity measurement

Dr. OR Pui Lai, Peggy

Assistant Professor
Research interests:
Infection control, Healthcare quality, school health, eLearning

Dr. POON Tsz Chun, Eric

Assistant Professor
Qualifications
Ph.D. (Education) (Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
M.Sc. (Exercise Science), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
B.Sc. (1st class; Double major in Food & Nutrition Science/ Exercise Science), The University of Hong Kong
Certified Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine                                               
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
 
Areas of Teaching
Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity and Fitness, Coaching Science, Sport Nutrition and Sport Psychology
 
Research Interests
High-Intensity Interval Training and Health Benefits, Physical Fitness and Exercise Promotion, Sport Nutrition and Exercise Performance

Dr. KAM Wai Keung, Kevin

Senior Lecturer I
Research interests:
Socio-cultural Studies in Sport and Physical Education, Curricular and Pedagogical Studies of Physical Education, Professional Development of PE Teachers, Physical Activity, Fitness and Health Promotion, Outdoor Adventure Education

Mr. CHAN Ching Yat, Roy

Senior Lecturer II
Qualifications
Master of Education, The University of Hong Kong
Master of Exercise Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Education (Hons.), The Hong Kong Institute of Education
 
Areas of Teaching
Sports and Exercise for Special Populations, Teaching Physical Education to Students with Special Needs, Theory and Practice of Team Ball Games, Theory and Practice of Racquet Games, Current Issues and controversies in Hong Kong School Physical Education
 
Research Interests
Adapted Physical Education, Physical Fitness of Person with Special Needs

Ms. TAM Sze Man, Simone

Lecturer I
Qualifications:
M.A. (Sports Studies), CUHK
PCEd. (Special Education), HKU
Teacher Cert. (P.E.), EdUHK
BSc. (Biochemistry), HKU
 
Areas of teaching:
Curriculum Planning and Pedagogy in Sports Science Education, Current Issues in Sports Science and Education , Teaching PE to students with Special Needs, Theory and Practice of Individual Physical Activities / Team Games
 
Research interests:
Fundamental Movement / Motor Performance of Young Children

Ms. WANG Sha

Lecturer I
Qualifications:
B.Ed. (Beijing Sports); M.Ed. (Beijing Sports)
 
Areas of teaching:
Gymnastics, Aerobics, Dance and Tai Chi
 
Research interests:
Gymnastics and Aerobics

Dr. WONG Hoi Wai, Henry

Lecturer I
Qualifications:
Ed.D. (Physical Education and Sports Science), EdUHK
M.Sc. (Sports Medicine and Health Science), CUHK
B.Ed. (Hons.) (Physical Education), HKIEd
 
Areas of Teaching:
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education, Sports Injury and Prevention, Human Anatomy, Sports Performance Analysis
 
Research Interests:
Motor Learning and Control, Teaching Pedagogy, Rasch Measurement, Educational Assessment

Ms. CHAN Ka Man, Carmen

Lecturer II
Qualifications:
  • MSocSc (Psychology) (Schools and Community Settings) (EdUHK)
  • Bachelor of Health Education (Hons) (EdUHK)
  • Certificate of Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (Level Two) (HKSSEP),

Areas of teaching:
Physical Fitness Education, Child and Adolescent Health Education
 
Research interests:
Physical health & mental health, karate-do
 
Others:
  • Member of the Hong Kong Psychological Society
  • Councillor of the Hong Kong Blind Sports Federation

Mr. SIU Ka Man, Tom

Lecturer II
Qualifications:
MSocSc (Sport and Leisure Management), HKBU
 
Area of Teaching:
Theory and Practice of Racquet Games, Analysis of Teaching and Coaching in Physical Education
 
Research Intertest:
Badminton, Sports Management

Dr. WONG Ming Yu Claudia

Lecturer II
Qualifications:
BA (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University); MSc (University of Edinburgh)
MSc (University of Glasgow); Ph.D (Hong Kong Baptist University)
 
Areas of Teaching:
Swimming, Sport Psychology and Mental Preparation, Sports Coaching, Research Methods
 
Research Interests:
Youths, Older adults, Kindergarteners, Athletes, Self-care and Physical Activity, Self-compassion, Positive Psychology in Education and Coaching

Professor Richard Irving TINNING

(Emeritus Professor of Pedagogy)
Status and Qualification:
Professor of Pedagogy & Physical Education, School of Human Movement Studies,
University of Queensland, Australia
And
Professor of Physical Education, School of Curriculum & Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Appointment Period:
1 November 2021 to 31 October 2023

Professor Thomas WONG Kwok Shing

Status and Qualification:
RN, GRNC, Dip T (N Ed.), B Ed (Soc.), GD Instr. Uses Comp, MSc (IT), PhD, JP
President, Ginger Knowledge Transfer and Consultancy Limited
Kyorin Chair Professor, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Distinguished Professor, Guangzhou Medical University

Appointment Period:
1 June 2021 to 31 May 2023

Dr LI Chung

Status and Qualifications:
Justice of Peace of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Adjunct Professor, Department of Health and Physical Education
The Education University of Hong Kong
(since 2015)

Appointment Period:
1 October 2021 to 30 September 2023

Ms CHING Tai Yin Patricia

Status and Qualifications:
Senior Nurse Adviser of Infection Control at Hong Kong Baptist Hospital

Appointment Period:
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024

Dr CHOW Pui Yu Lina

Status and Qualifications:
PhD, MEd in Teacher Education
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Physical Education
The Education University of Hong Kong
(since 2015)

Appointment Period:
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024

Dr CRUZ Alberto

Status and Qualifications:
Doctor of Education
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Physical Education
The Education University of Hong Kong
(since 2018)

Appointment Period:
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024