ODN reported that the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) had launched the “Home Exercise for SEN” programme in collaboration with a few special schools and non-government organisations, with an aim to improve the physical fitness of SEN children amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ta Kung reported that Hong Kong rower Ms Lee Ka-man, a year 1 student of the Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management programme, said that apart from training, she can now spend more time catching up on the coursework during the self-isolation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an RTHK’s programme, Mr. CHAN Ching Yat, Roy, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Health and Physical Education, shared tips for children with special education needs (SEN) to do exercise at home. Mr Chan suggested different exercises that can help improve the common physical weaknesses of SEN children facing different challenges.

Lion Rock Daily reported EdUHK has earlier invited 10 elite athlete students or alumni to shoot a short video, motivating the public to do simple exercise routines at home; while CUHK, HKUST and other organisations have also jointly launched “Fun to Move@JC”, launching home sports videos so that parents and children can do exercise together.

Mr. CHAN Ching Yat, Roy, Senior Lecturer, Department of Health and Physical Education, appeared in the programme Speak Up at Eight on Hong Kong Open TV to share his insights into online teaching of physical education. He said it is hugely challenging and teachers have to take into account students' living environment. PE teachers can add to the online work-out routine some moves that are similar to those in basketball or football courts in order to prevent students' physical fitness from worsening despite a small home environment.

HKET reported that Mr. CHAN Ching Yat, Roy, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Health and Physical Education, recently partnered with teachers at several special education schools to launch the “Home Exercise for SEN” programme amidst the COVID-19 epidemic.

RTHK’s programme “醫生與你 同行抗疫” invited Dr Shirley Fong, the Guest Lecturer of the Department of Health and Physical Education. Dr Fong suggested three exercises to maintain our cardiovascular fitness.

Sportsroad.hk reported that the Department of Health and Physical Education of EdUHK had joined hands with sports teachers from special schools to launch the Home Exercise for SEN programme, with an aim to encourage people with special needs to keep exercising amid the COVID-19 epidemic.

Leung Chi Hin, Henry, a final-year student from Bachelor of Health Education (Honors) programme, has claimed the title in Auckland Squash Open 2020, which was held from 5 – 8 March.

Urbanlifehk.com carried an article to introduce indoor aerobic exercise recommended by Mr. KAM Wai Keung, Kevin, Associate Head of the Department of Health and Physical Education. The exercise was demonstrated in a short teaching video that was jointly produced by the Department of Health and Physical Education of EdUHK and HKPEA.

SMART PARENTS from SingTao Daily carried an article to introduce parent-child indoor exercise games recommended by Dr. CHOW Chi Ching, Gary, Assistant Professor of the Department of Health and Physical Education.