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.

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.