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SUMMARY:Sha Tin Bicycle Festival 2024 with EdUHK Participation
DESCRIPTION:The first “Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China – Sha Tin Bicycle Festival 2024” was successfully held on November 3\, 2024. Organized by the Hong Kong Flash Exchange Association\, the Hong Kong China Sports Popularization and Development Association\, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong Sha Tin branch and Kingboard Holdings Limited\, the event attracted a large crowd of enthusiastic participants. \nThe day’s festivities included the “Torch Relay Celebration” carnival at the Yuen Wo Playground in Sha Tin\, with bicycles and the National Games of the PRC as central themes. The event engaged citizens of all ages\, with students from EdUHK volunteering to assist in booth games. The Bachelor of Health Education programme also participated by organizing a booth dedicated to promoting health education\, specifically focused on raising awareness about cognitive disorders\, including mild cognitive impairment. The booth featured activities titled “腦有記”\, designed to engage the public in improving cognitive abilities. \n\n(Year 2 students from the BHE programme organized the booth; from left to right: Lee Tsz Ying\, Lau Nga Yin\, Wong Lok Yi\, So Lok Wan Noel\, Yeung Ching Yi\, Chan Ngai Dan) \nThe interactive booth included brain-training games and exercises aimed at helping participants\, particularly seniors\, enhance their cognitive health. Year 2 Health Education student Wong Lok-yi\, who helped design the booth\, expressed her excitement about the event: “We are thrilled to represent our programme at the 2024 Sha Tin Bicycle Festival. The theme of our booth focused on cognitive disorders common in the elderly. We designed several fun and engaging activities\, and the response from around 200 participants of all ages was incredible. The enthusiasm for health education was beyond our expectations\, and the lively atmosphere made the event highly enjoyable for everyone. Our booth not only raised awareness about cognitive disorders but also emphasized the importance of prevention\, encouraging greater social attention to these issues.” \n\n\nThe festival also hosted the “Sha Tin Bicycle Festival Athlete Sharing Session\,” where members of the Hong Kong cycling team shared their personal experiences and training journeys with the public. Among the guest speakers were several notable alumni and students from EdUHK\, including former Hong Kong cycling team member and current chairman of the Hong Kong China Sports Popularization and Development Association\, legislator\, our alumni\, Yeung Ying-hon; rack cycling world champion\, our alumni\, Wong Kam-po\, and current cycling team elite student-athletes Lau Wan-yau\, Mow Ching-yin\, Leung Wing-yee\, and Leung Bo-yee. The athletes spoke about the challenges and rewards of cycling and encouraged young people to persist and strive for excellence. \n(Photo Credit: Sha Tin Bicycle Festival 2024)\n(Photo Credit: Sha Tin Bicycle Festival 2024)\nThe Sha Tin Bicycle Festival provided an enriching platform for the exchange of sports and health knowledge\, while also promoting public awareness of the importance of fitness and cognitive health.
URL:https://hpe.eduhk.hk/news-event/celebrating-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-founding-of-the-people-s-republic-of-china-sha-tin-bicycle-festival-2024-with-eduhk-participation/
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SUMMARY:Visiting Professor Raymond LEE Discusses Motion Sensors in Healthcare Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Renowned Expert Professor Raymond LEE Delivers Insightful Seminar on Health Technology and Motion Sensors \nThe Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS) and Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) proudly welcomed our External Member of the Faculty Development Advisory Committee (FDAC)\, Prof. Raymond LEE\, an esteemed scholar in spine biomechanics\, ageing\, osteoporosis\, and health technology\, visiting the EdUHK from 4 to 8 November 2024. \nProf. LEE delivered a compelling research seminar titled “Advancing Healthcare: The Transformative Power of Motion Sensors & Smart Technologies” on 6 November 2024\, which captivated an audience of HPE academic staff members and postgraduate students. \nDuring the seminar\, Prof. LEE highlighted recent advancements in wearable health devices that monitor movement patterns and provide real-time feedback to both patients and healthcare providers. He illustrated how these technologies not only empower individuals to take charge of their health but also enable clinicians to make more informed decisions about patient care. \n\n\n\nDr Carman LEUNG\, Associate Professor & Associate Head of Department (Research and Development) of HPE\, presented a souvenir to Prof Raymond LEE \nIn addition to the seminar\, Prof. LEE engaged in meaningful discussions with faculty management personnel\, exploring potential collaborations and initiatives to enhance research opportunities at EdUHK. Prof. LEE also took the role of keynote speaker and adjudicator for the Faculty Postgraduate Seminar (FPS) on 7 November 2024 to share his valuable experience of the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) and give feedback to postgraduates on their research projects. \n\n\n\nProf Daniel CHOW\, Associate Dean (Research & Postgraduate Studies) of FLASS\, presented a certificate of appreciation to Prof Raymond LEE  \nProf. LEE’s visit is part of FLASS’s commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in sports and health. The FLASS and HPE look forward to future events that continue to bridge the gap between research and real-world application in sports and healthcare.
URL:https://hpe.eduhk.hk/news-event/visiting-professor-raymond-lee-discusses-motion-sensors-in-healthcare-seminar/
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SUMMARY:Training workshops on promoting mental well-being through outdoor land/nature play and creative activities
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share about the upcoming professional training opportunity on land/nature play for those working with children and young people. A renowned trainer: Kate Macairt will be conducting a series of workshops\, and you are encouraged to participate to explore more creative training with a focus on mental well-being in different settings. \nThe training details are as follows: \n2-Day Training in Landplay Therapy (21st & 22nd November 2024) (10am to 4pm) \nThis two-day training will build participants’ knowledge and skills to integrate nature connection into their therapeutic practice. It will explore related theories on neuroscience\, ecopsychology\, and developmental play. \n1-Day Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Landplay Therapy (20th November 2024) (10am to 4pm) \nThis workshop is designed for therapists who wish to train others in Landplay Therapy. \n2-Day Training in AWE and WONDER (27th & 28th November 2024) (10am to 4pm) \nThis training will provide participants with an understanding of the significance of the creative instinct and its impact on child mental well-being. Participants will receive hands-on “tools” to use in the classroom and at home\, suitable for all children\, including those with special educational needs. The aim is to deepen self-understanding\, promote self-acceptance and self-worth\, and inspire children to be curious\, which is crucial for the development of the scientific and creative mind. \n1-Day Train-the-Trainer Workshop in AWE and WONDER (25th November 2024) (10am to 4pm) \nThis workshop is designed for participants who want to train others in AWE and WONDER. \nAll HPE colleagues and nominated students are cordially invited to join one or more of these training sessions. The training will be conducted on the Tai Po Campus.
URL:https://hpe.eduhk.hk/news-event/training-workshops-on-promoting-mental-well-being-through-outdoor-land-nature-play-and-creative-activities/
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SUMMARY:HPE Gathering for Research Postgraduate Students
DESCRIPTION:The recent “Gathering for Postgraduate Students” was successfully held on 25 November 2024\, serving as a much-needed respite for students immersed in their research journeys. \nThe activities\, including lively table tennis matches\, provided a wonderful opportunity for our research postgraduate students to unwind while engaging in meaningful conversations with their peers\, supervisors\, and HPE colleagues. The atmosphere was vibrant as students and our colleagues gathered over a light lunch\, sparking connections among attendees\, and sharing their study or supervising experiences and insights. The relaxed environment allowed for exchanging ideas\, creating a supportive community among postgraduate students and academic colleagues. \n\n\n\nProf Daniel CHOW (second from the right)\, Associate Dean (Research & Postgraduate Studies) of FLASS\, joyfully engaged in table tennis matches with our academic staff and PhD students. \nDr Gary CHOW (right)\, Associate Head of Department (Learning and Teaching)\, engrossed in an exciting game of table tennis with Dr SUN Fenghua (left). \nA group of PhD students was playing an energetic match of table tennis. \n\n\nA cheerful group photo for all participants of the “Gathering for Research Postgraduate Students”. \nAfter the table tennis activity\, participants enjoyed refreshments together.
URL:https://hpe.eduhk.hk/news-event/hpe-gathering-for-research-postgraduate-students/
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SUMMARY:Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management’s Students Inspired by Guest Lecture on Elite Athlete Training by Honorary Professor Shen Jinkang
DESCRIPTION:(from left): Honorary Professor Shen Jinkang; Dr. SUN Fenghua\, Bob\nOn 26 November 2024\, we welcomed Honorary Professor Shen Jinkang (沈金康)\, former head coach of the Hong Kong Cycling Team\, to deliver a guest lecture titled “The Application of Sports Science in Elite Athlete Training” to students in the Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management programme. Professor Shen was recently conferred an Honorary Professorship by EdUHK in recognition of his outstanding contributions to elite sports coaching and development. \nDuring the lecture\, Professor Shen explored critical topics\, including: \nThe current state and future development of competitive sports management in China \nSports science in daily training to enhance athletic performance \nThe application of technology to accurately predict athletes’ performance \nPractical advice for coaches and sports professionals \nThe session was met with great enthusiasm from the students\, who found Professor Shen’s insights deeply inspiring and relevant to their studies and future careers. A lively Q&A session followed\, where students had the opportunity to seek guidance on various aspects of elite sports training and management. We are immensely grateful for Professor Shen’s engagement and hope to invite him back for more lectures in the future.
URL:https://hpe.eduhk.hk/news-event/msocsc-scm-s-students-inspired-by-guest-lecture-on-elite-athlete-training-by-honorary-professor-shen-jinkang/
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