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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

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

Physical Activity & Mental Health

Physical Education & Special Education Needs

Dr. TSE Choi Yeung, Andy

Dr. LOUIE Hung Tak, Lobo

Dr. SUN Fenghua, Bob

Prof. CHENG Sheung-Tak

Prof. CHOW Hung Kay Daniel

Dr. CHOW Chi Ching, Gary

Dr. CHUNG Ming Yan, Louisa

Dr. LEUNG Ka Man, Carman

Dr. OR Pui Lai, Peggy

Dr. POON Tsz Chun, Eric

Dr. KAM Wai Keung, Kevin

Mr. CHAN Ching Yat, Roy

Ms. TAM Sze Man, Simone

Ms. WANG Sha

Dr. WONG Hoi Wai, Henry

Ms. CHAN Ka Man, Carmen

Mr. SIU Ka Man, Tom

Dr. WONG Ming Yu Claudia

Professor Richard Irving TINNING

Professor Thomas WONG Kwok Shing

Dr LI Chung

Ms CHING Tai Yin Patricia

Dr CHOW Pui Yu Lina

Dr CRUZ Alberto