Research Cluster 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.
THREE research cluster groups, i.e., (1) Technology in Sports & Health, (2) Adapted Physical Activity, and (3) Physical Activity and Mental Health 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.
THREE research cluster groups, i.e., (1) Technology in Sports & Health, (2) Adapted Physical Activity, and (3) Physical Activity and Mental Health 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.
(1) Technology in Sports & Health
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Dr. CHOW Chi Ching, Gary Assistant Professor & Focus Group Convenor Associate Head of Department (Learning and Teaching) Sports recovery Postural control and sports Rugby Science Sports training invention Technology in Physical Education Generic skills and sports participation |
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Prof. CHOW Hung Kay, Daniel Chair Professor of Health and Sports Science Movement Analysis Biomechanics Ergonomics Sports Health Christian Education |
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Dr. LEUNG Ka Man, Carman Associate Professor Associate Head of Department (Research and Development) Older adult, children, environmental correlates to physical activity Adapted physical activity Esports Physical activity promotion Physical activity measurement |
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Dr. OR Pui Lai, Peggy Assistant Professor Infection control Healthcare quality School health eLearning |
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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. WONG Ming Yu, Claudia Assistant Professor Youths, Older adults, Kindergarteners, Athletes, Self-care and Physical Activity Self-compassion Positive Psychology in Education and Coaching |
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Mr. HO Yik Kiu, Kenneth Senior Lecturer II Fundamental Movement Handball Learning and Teaching Strategies in Physical Education Motor Learning Sports Training Sports Coaching Technology in Physical Education |
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Ms. KWOK Bo Ping, Eva Senior Lecturer I Food and Nutrition Students with Special Educational Needs |
(2) Adapted Physical Activity
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Dr. SUN Fenghua, Bob Associate Professor & Focus Group Convenor Exercise, nutrition and body weight control Physical activity, nutrition and health promotion |
Dr. LEUNG Ka Man, Carman Associate Professor Associate Head of Department (Research and Development) Older adult, children, environmental correlates to physical activity Adapted physical activity Esports Physical activity promotion Physical activity measurement |
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Dr. TSE Choi Yeung, Andy Associate Professor Acting Head of Department Motor learning and impact of physical activity on psychological Cognitive and physical well-being in children with autism spectrum disorder Motor development and the effect of free-play on overall quality of life in typically developing children impact of cycling on cognitive functions in children with ASD Investigation of the crawling-cognition in infant with typical development |
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Dr. ZHENG Chen Assistant Professor Exercise Physiology Physical Activity & Sedentary Behavior Obesity, Aging, & Cardio-metabolic Health |
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Mr. CHAN Ching Yat, Roy Senior Lecturer I Adapted Physical Education Physical Fitness of Person with Special Needs |
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Mr. HO Yik Kiu, Kenneth Senior Lecturer II Fundamental Movement Handball Learning and Teaching Strategies in Physical Education Motor Learning Sports Training Sports Coaching Technology in Physical Education |
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Mr. SIU Ka Man, Tom Lecturer II Badminton Sports Management |
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Ms. CHAN Ka Man, Carmen Lecturer II Physical health & mental health Karate-do |
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Ms. WANG Sha Lecturer I Gymnastics and Aerobics |
(3) Physical Activity & Mental Health
Dr. WONG Ming Yu, Claudia Assistant Professor & Focus Group Convenor Youths, Older adults, Kindergarteners, Athletes, Self-care and Physical Activity Self-compassion Positive Psychology in Education and Coaching |
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Prof. CHENG Sheung-Tak Chair Professor of Psychology and Gerontology Successful aging Elderly depression and suicide Dementia caregivers Social network Activity therapy |
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Dr. CHUNG Ming Yan, Louisa Assistant Professor 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 Associate Professor Associate Head of Department (Research and Development) Older adult, children, environmental correlates to physical activity Adapted physical activity Esports Physical activity promotion Physical activity measurement |
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Dr. CHOW Chi Ching, Gary Assistant Professor Associate Head of Department (Learning and Teaching) Sports recovery Postural control and sports Rugby Science Sports training invention Technology in Physical Education Generic skills and sports participation |
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Dr. OR Pui Lai, Peggy Assistant Professor Infection control Healthcare quality School health eLearning |
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Dr. SUN Fenghua, Bob Associate Professor Nutritional and metabolic aspects of exercise Exercise, nutrition and body weight control Physical activity, nutrition and health promotion |
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Dr. TSE Choi Yeung, Andy Associate Professor Acting Head of Department Motor learning and impact of physical activity on psychological Cognitive and physical well-being in children with autism spectrum disorder Motor development and the effect of free-play on overall quality of life in typically developing children impact of cycling on cognitive functions in children with ASD Investigation of the crawling-cognition in infant with typical development |
Dr. WONG Ling Yu, Anna Assistant Professor Music for well-being Music therapy research Mental health education & promotion |
For research collaboration, please contact Dr Carman LEUNG (leungkaman@eduhk.hk / hpedrdc@eduhk.hk), Associate Head (Research & Development) of the Department, for discussion.