The Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) was honoured to partner with the College of Physical Education and Health at East China Normal University to organise a four-week exchange programme from 17 May to 14 June 2026. The exchange programme was led by Prof. Amy HA, Mr. Roy CHAN and Dr. Claudia WONG, with 18 HPE students embarking on the journey.

From 5 to 7 May, the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) was delighted to host Professor Melody Ding from the University of Sydney. As a Professor of Public Health and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Professor Ding brought a wealth of expertise to our department, helping us further our goal of building stronger international research ties.

A delegation led by Prof. Amy HA, Head of the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE), visited the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), and several distinguished institutions in Singapore for an academic exchange from 27 to 29 April 2026.

The Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) is pleased to announce the Performance Analysts Transforming Horizons (PATH Academy) as part of The Education University of Hong Kong’s Honours College, which was officially launched by the University on 31 March 2026.

The Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) welcomed the Vice President (Research & Development) , Professor CHAN Che Hin Chetwyn, for an insightful visit to the department on 5 March 2026.

On 6 February 2026, the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) hosted a Tea Reception to foster meaningful collaborations and knowledge exchange between the Department and valued partners in internship and Field Experience. The event provided an excellent platform for all parties to share insights and collectively explore innovative approaches for nurturing the next generation of educational professionals.

The Nissin Foods Scholarship Presentation Ceremony 2025/26 was held on 27 January 2026 to award scholarships to elite athlete-students from the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) who strive for excellence in their studies while continuing to excel in their sporting performance. The scholarship will cover full yearly tuition fees of the recipients, allowing them to focus on their studies without worrying about financial burden.

In support of the Hong Kong Marathon, the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) at The Education University of Hong Kong organised and participated in a wide range of marathon-related activities before and after the race. Through professional outreach and active involvement in the race, the Department showcased its expertise and strong community spirit in advancing physical education, health education and sport science.

Prof. Liu Xinmin, Vice Chairman of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of Laboratory Animals, Director of the Branch of Food and Medicine Homology Industry of the Chinese Nutrition Society, and Chief Scientist at the Institute of Drug Discovery Technology, Ningbo University, delivered a lecture on "Ginseng as Supplement – Strategies for Maintaining Physical and Mental Health” in his visit on 8 January 2026 to the Department of Health and Physical Education at The Education University of Hong Kong.

Prof. Duan Rui, Dean of the School of Physical Education and Sports Science at South China Normal University (SCNU), along with Wang Wei, Director of the General Office of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Physical Education and Sport Development Alliance, visited the Department of Health and Physical Education at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) on 27 November 2025 to discuss future collaboration opportunities with the Department in offering physical education training and exchange programs.

The Department of Health and Physical Education offered the last workshop of the marathon workshop series, titled “Nutritional Principles for Marathon Race and Recovery”, through online platform on 26 November to support runners in their preparation for the 2026 Hong Kong Marathon. This session aims to provide essential insights into how proper nutrition intake can optimize race performance, support effective recovery, and enhance overall endurance for marathon runners.

Three elite athlete-students and graduates including Fung Ching Hei and Lam Shing Fung (both studying the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours)) together with Chung Yat Long (graduate of the same programme) achieved remarkable success at the “17th East Asian Squash Championships” by defending Team Hong Kong’s champion.