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 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.
Convenor
Dr. LEUNG Ka Man, Carman
Associate Professor
- 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
Members
Prof. HA Sau Ching, Amy
Head of Department
Chair Professor of Physical Education and Sports Science
Emeritus Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Sport Pedagogy and Physical Education
- Professional Development and Teacher Education
- Fundamental Movement and Physical Literacy
- Information Technology and Sports
- Family-based, Health-related Physical Activity
Dr. LIANG Xiao, Shawn
Assistant Professor
- Physical Activity and Sleep
- Childhood Disorders (ADHD & ASD)
- Executive Functions
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
Dr. JIANG Shan
Assistant Professor
- EHealth and mHealth Interventions
- Early childhood physical education
- Movement behaviors and psychosocial health promotion
- Physical activity and cognitive function across the lifespan
Dr. NG Yau Yin, Johan
Assistant Professor
- Motivation in sport and exercise
- Physical activity measurement using wearables and information technology
- Physical activity and health interventions
Convenor
Prof. KUO Chia-Hua
Professor
- Human Metabolism and Aging
- Sports Nutrition
Members
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. SUN Fenghua, Bob
Assistant Professor
- Nutritional and Metabolic Aspects of Exercise
- Exercise, Nutrition and Body Weight Control
- Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health Promotion
Dr. WONG Ling Yu, Anna
Assistant Professor
- Music for Well-being
- Music Therapy Research
- Mental Health Education and Promotion
Convenor
Prof. EDWARDS Andrew Mark
Associate Head of Department
Professor
- Exercise Physiology (heat acclimation, respiratory muscle training, thermoregulation)
- Psychophysiology of Exercise and Sport
- Time Perception and Pacing in Exercise & Sport
- Performance Optimisation in High Performance & Professional Sports (Athletics, Football, Rowing)
- Physical Activity for Health in Virtual and Extreme Environments
Members
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. OR Pui Lai, Peggy
Assistant Professor
- Infection Control
- Healthcare Quality
- School Health
- ELearning
Dr. Zheng Chen
Assistant Professor
- Exercise Physiology
- Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
- Obesity, Aging, and Cardio-metabolic Health