Prof. HA Sau Ching, Amy
Head of Department
Chair Professor of Physical Education and Sports Science
Emeritus Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Qualifications
- BA (First Hon) (Fu-jen Catholic University)
- MPE (Springfield College)
- PhD (Walden University)
Research Expertise
- 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
Recent Publications:
- HA, A.S., ZENG, T., CHAN, M. H. M., CHAN, C. H. S., OKELY, A. D., LEUNG, S. K. Y. & NG, Y. Y. J., Jan (2026), Effects of a teacher-led social cognitive theory-based multicomponent movement education program on preschoolers’ fundamental movement skills and physical activity: The PA-REALITY cluster-randomized controlled trial, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity. 23, 8.
- HA, A.S., NG, Y. Y. J., ZENG, T., JIANG, S.& PENG, B., (2026), Measurement of quantity and quality of physical activity within school settings. Routledge handbook of digital technologies in sport, exercise and physical education. GOODYEAR, V. A. & BUNDON, A. (eds.). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, p. 173-179.
- JIANG S, ZENG N, NG JYY, CHONG KH, ZENG TR, LEUNG SKY, HA A.S. (2026). Effects of Physical Activity Interventions on Fundamental Movement Skills and Cognitive Function in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 15,101085.
- PENG, B., HA, A.S. & GRAY, S., (2026), Beyond marginalization: Reimagining and glocalising physical education in China, Sport, Education and Society. 31, 3, p. 419-432
- HA A.S., Chan CHS, Lander N. (2025). Critical contextual factors of sustainable online teaching: learning the lessons of pandemic times from physical education teachers’ and school administrators’ perspectives. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 30:416-429.
Current Research Projects:
- PI, Jockey Club M.O.V.E. for Early Childhood Project (賽馬會童樂「恆」動計劃 ). Donated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, September 2026 to August 2030.
- PI, SUNRISE study – An International Study observed by the World Health Organization (WHO), as the Chief Investigator of Hong Kong. Funded by the Departmental Start-up Fund (HPE), August 2025-July 2027.
- PI, Needs Assessment and Co-designing of an AI-assisted Physical and Health Literacy Program for Hong Kong Secondary Schoolchildren and their Coaches. Funded by the Committee on Research and Development (CRD), EdUHK, September 2026 – August 2027.
- Co-I, International Collaboration on Movement Behavior Surveillance and Promotion in Early Years in the Western Pacific Region (Belt and Road Health International Cooperation Project). Funded by Beijing Municipal Health Commission, August 2026 – July 2027.
- Co-I, Enhancing Responsible GenAI Competency in Sport and Health Research through Problem-Based Learning. Funded by the Learning and Teaching Quality Committee, TDG, EdUHK, 2025-28.