The Department of Health and Physical Education is pleased to offer another marathon workshop on 23 November titled “Scientific Training and Recovery Strategies for Distance Running” to support runners in their preparation for the 2026 Hong Kong Marathon. This session provided an in-depth analysis of evidence-based training methods and effective rest strategies to achieve optimal training outcomes.

Further to the inaugural seminar on the organisation of large-scale sports event held on 17 November, the Department of Health and Physical Education is pleased to offer a subsequent workshop on 19 November titled “Beyond Physical Training: Managing the Mental Marathon Before, During, and After Race Day” to support runners in their preparation for the 2026 Hong Kong Marathon, focusing not only on physical training but also on mental resilience and emotional well-being.

The HPE Learning and Teaching Seminar 2025/26, "Health Education and Promotion: Train the Trainer Program in Cambodia ", was successfully conducted on 18 Nov 2025.

To further support EdUHK runners in their preparation for the upcoming Hong Kong Marathon 2026, the Department of Health and Physical Education is set to host a series of activities including workshops and seminar on marathon in November. Distinguished speakers will share practical tips on the training recovery and mental preparation for distance running and the organisation of major sports events.

Dr. Louie Hung-tak Lobo, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Health and Physical Education, led a group of 40 students on 12 November in an invaluable visit to the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), Hong Kong's flagship elite training facility. This excursion was designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and world-class sporting practice, offering a rare glimpse into the ecosystem that produces world champions.

The Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) at The Education University of Hong Kong was honored to be invited by the Department of PE at Peking University to participate in a seven-day academic visit to Peking University from 26 October to 1 November 2025 which was supported by the “Ten Thousand People Plan” (萬人計劃) under the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. The visit was led by Prof. Amy HA, Dr. Gary CHOW, Dr. Claudia WONG and Dr. ZHENG Chen, with 20 students actively engaged in the trip.

The Departmental Research and Development Committee (DRDC) hosted its first luncheon meeting for academic staff and PhD students for the 2025/26 academic year on 3 October 2025. The meeting provided an informal and engaging platform for academic staff members and research postgraduate students to connect, share ideas, and discuss upcoming initiatives for research and development of the Department.

Prof. Amy Ha and Prof. Andrew Edwards recently met with the founder and President of Play Therapy Indonesia, Dr. Alice Arianto, to discuss exciting research, teaching, and the branding of play therapy in Hong Kong.

Through the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA), 19 student-athletes have enrolled in the undergraduate programmes in the Department of Health and Physical Education at EdUHK in 2025/26.

On September 5, 2025, the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) hosted its annual HPE Assembly, bringing together nearly 400 students and staff members in a vibrant celebration of community, professionalism, and academic purpose.

The Chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC) Mr Tim Lui Tim-leung visited The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) on 4 September 2025 together with over 20 UGC members.

The Departmental Research and Development Committee (DRDC) successfully hosted its first research seminar for the 2025/26 academic year. The seminar aimed to support our newly joined professors and early-career academic staff by sharing valuable insights into securing research grants offered by the Research Grant Council (RGC).