Research Projects

This study examines how balance-bike training affects children's cycling stability, postural control and physical development. Wearable motion sensors will compare children who can and cannot cycle independently, and an intervention will test whether balance-bike practice improves riding stability, motor skills, fitness and confidence when moving to a two-wheel bicycle.

The project addresses gaps in community programmes that bring generations together through physical activity. It also evaluates the outcomes of intergenerational physical activity programmes delivered in schools.

This project develops practical teaching resources that help pre-service teachers and other professionals create educational 3D animations using motion capture and generative AI. The proposed workflow covers storyboarding, character and scene creation, motion data, sound and final animation, with instructional videos supporting accessible, sustainable use across different subjects and learning settings.

Through lectures and experienced principals' sharing, this programme develops middle leaders in Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui primary and secondary schools. It covers the schools' educational vision and mission, leadership theory, practical management and emerging developments in teaching, helping participants lead educational work more effectively and support school quality.

This programme uses a train-the-trainer model to encourage physical activity among older adults. Working with two professional sports and ageing organisations in Hong Kong, the team will develop and evaluate training materials for tutors and instructors who support older participants.

The REAL Programme uses rugby activities to strengthen primary pupils' interest in English. This project provides curriculum-review expertise, bringing together university researchers and experienced primary teachers to assess the programme's teaching materials, coaching plans and learning activities from physical education and English-language perspectives.

A randomised controlled trial evaluates an automated chatbot intervention designed to increase activity among older people who are inactive and living in the community. The online programme is informed by the Trans-Theoretical Model and will be assessed for its effectiveness in changing physical activity behaviour.

This consultancy examines administrative and funding matters associated with the Football Association of Hong Kong, China's Vision 2025 strategy. Its findings are reported to the Association's Board of Directors or the authority delegated by the Board.

Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study explores how attitudes, perceived social expectations and perceived control influence older Hong Kong adults' intentions to participate in esports. It also considers whether these relationships vary by gender and previous esports experience.

The project produces 40 instructional videos demonstrating badminton and handball training drills. The resources support preparation for the practical assessment component of the HKDSE Physical Education examination.

This trial compares supervised walking in groups with two unsupervised approaches: group walking and individual walking. It examines the relative benefits for older Hong Kong adults' physical health, psychological well-being and social outcomes.

The team is developing a system that combines multiple sensors, intelligent analysis and visualisation to support boccia training. By measuring movement and performance factors, including arm actions, lower-body stability and hand-eye coordination, the system aims to give athletes and coaches clearer information about training performance.

The study compares exercise interventions to understand how they affect cognitive functioning in children with autism spectrum disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

This project develops a movement programme incorporating mindfulness, with the aim of supporting psychological well-being in the general population.

An online platform offers home-based exercise resources for students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

This randomised trial tests whether online daily exercise can increase primary pupils' physical activity at home. It examines how exercise choices and coaching cues influence motivation and psychological needs, with 290 guardian–child pairs assigned to four conditions. Activity, sleep, fitness and motivation are assessed around an eight-week intervention and at follow-up.

This project develops a sensor-equipped textile vest to support behavioural intervention for school-age children with ADHD. Machine-learning analysis will interpret movement data and provide feedback that helps users regulate their behaviour. The work also considers fabric design, comfort and integration of the electronic components, while recorded data may support later adjustments to intervention plans.

The project reviews a rugby-based curriculum intended to build secondary pupils' confidence in a second language. Feedback considers both language learning and sport, supporting materials for Cantonese- and English-speaking students in Hong Kong.

The study examines changes in older adults' activity participation, everyday lifestyles and overall well-being across the periods before, during and after the COVID-19 outbreak.

A randomised trial investigates whether game-based high-intensity interval training can improve executive functioning in children with ADHD.

This study investigates the physical fitness of wheelchair users in Hong Kong.

The project establishes reference measures of functional fitness for wheelchair users in Hong Kong. These measures can help practitioners assess performance, identify areas of weakness and understand physical well-being, while providing a basis for later physical activity research and interventions.

This programme supports youth participation in sport by training coaches and other stakeholders to create an encouraging environment that strengthens young people's motivation.

The project develops an affordable portable exercise device to support activity and self-assessment at home. An initial focus on rope skipping combines heart-rate and movement monitoring with immediate feedback and motivational rewards. The resulting resources aim to help teachers guide pupils' home exercise and promote an active lifestyle.

This pilot study evaluates a portable skipping rope as a tool for assessing children's activity, fitness and skipping performance. It also examines short-term use at school and at home. The findings will inform practical resources for teachers and parents, with the longer-term aim of supporting remote physical education and home-based fitness assessment.

The study compares a supervised walking programme delivered in groups with unsupervised individual walking among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia. It examines effects on frailty, cognition and quality of life.

This study evaluates whether environmental cleaning procedures can help prevent and control infectious diseases among schoolchildren in Hong Kong.

This study examines how marathon experience and increasing fatigue relate to changes between running strides during a full race. It considers both lower-limb coordination and stride timing, comparing first-time and experienced marathon finishers. The findings aim to improve understanding of prolonged running and inform research on running-related injury prevention.

The project uses online storytelling to teach children, parents and teachers about hand hygiene. Its community education approach aims to build practical skills and awareness of infection prevention, including in response to COVID-19.

This longitudinal study evaluates physical fitness and active-lifestyle programmes for kindergarten children aged three to six. It examines activities supported through parent–child participation and cooperation between homes and schools.

The study develops and tests a robotics-based intervention framework for children with autism spectrum disorder in real-world settings.

This study explores esports participation among secondary and university students in Hong Kong, including the roles of attitudes, social expectations and perceived control. It also investigates public understanding of esports and views on its development and financial support.

Through qualitative research, the study explores older Hong Kong adults' physical activity habits and experiences of walking initiatives. It uses their perspectives to inform recommendations for future walking interventions.

This consultancy validates newly developed mobile applications for assessing children's cognitive abilities.

The project develops two technology-based physical education resource sets. These include demonstration videos, guidance for teachers and pupils, and accompanying worksheets to support learning and teaching.

This annual professional development programme brings PE teachers together to share curriculum approaches, teaching methods and assessment practices. The 2019–2020 conferences focus on implementing the PE curriculum's six strands and developing meaningful physical education for future generations.

This trial examines whether adding parent training improves the benefits of an exercise programme for children with autism. Both groups receive eight weeks of exercise, while trained parents also learn how to support and motivate participation. Follow-up over one year considers children's physical and psychological outcomes, alongside parents' stress and confidence.

The study evaluates whether dietary monitoring applications help younger adults adopt more balanced eating habits. It assesses changes in nutrition knowledge and intake of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, salt and sugar.

The study combines Tai Chi with muscle-power training for primary pupils with developmental coordination disorder. It tests whether addressing both control of the body’s centre of gravity and muscular weakness improves balance more than either approach alone, and examines links with falls and everyday functioning.

A quasi-experimental study evaluates how a peer-mediation programme affects the management of disputes among primary pupils.

This project develops sitting light volleyball for wheelchair users in Hong Kong. Classes and an intervention programme aim to support participants' physical health and psychosocial well-being through an accessible adapted sport.

The consultancy evaluates the outcomes and impact of the QK Blog's services.

Commissioned by the Education Bureau, the Summer School offers professional development for PE teachers through conferences, workshops, lesson analysis and research activities. The 2017–2018 programmes focus on cultivating positive values and attitudes and developing transferable skills through PE, while encouraging teachers to share research and effective classroom practices.

This professional development programme helps PE teachers apply movement analysis and psychological skills within senior secondary PE. It combines concepts and practical examples with opportunities to discuss and share effective teaching approaches in sport and physical education.

These programmes help PE teachers understand and apply STEM approaches in their lessons. Participants explore practical teaching activities and share strategies for integrating STEM concepts into physical education in Hong Kong.

Over three years, this study tracks relationships between older adults' walking and their physical and social surroundings. It also examines how these relationships change across different socioeconomic groups.

The project develops hand-hygiene education for Hong Kong kindergarten pupils, focusing on preventing and controlling infectious diseases.

This cluster-randomised trial evaluates a ten-week programme combining exercise with cognitive-behavioural pain-management techniques for older Hong Kong adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain. It compares the programme with pain education, assessing pain severity, functional difficulties, mood and quality of life after treatment and at three- and six-month follow-ups.

The project develops and conducts initial validation of a questionnaire measuring the goals people associate with physical activity.

The study validates a Chinese-language social environment questionnaire and explores how older Hong Kong adults' walking relates to their physical and social surroundings. It also investigates whether gender influences these relationships.

This observational study examines chronic pain and depression among older patients attending public medical services in Hong Kong. Interviews with patients and family caregivers assess pain, mental and functional health, quality of life and service use. The research also compares patients' own pain assessments with those provided by their caregivers.

The project investigates differences across adulthood in cognitive control, everyday coping strategies and emotional experience. It explores how these processes relate to physical and emotional health over time, with the aim of informing age-appropriate approaches to strengthening resilience and well-being.

The Construction Industry Council's proposed pilot scheme provides medical examinations for 10,000 registered skilled and semi-skilled construction workers over an eighteen-month period.

This Quality Education Fund project brings primary schools, health education academics and elite athletes together to develop healthy-lifestyle practices. Through shared resources and collaboration between schools, it aims to build a sustainable network that supports wider adoption of health education across Hong Kong.

The project aims to improve pain management for older people in Hong Kong, addressing gaps in services and awareness. It places particular emphasis on involving family caregivers and encouraging cooperation among patients, families, healthcare professionals, public health organisations and policymakers.

This longitudinal study examines whether flexibility in choosing coping strategies helps people adjust to chronic musculoskeletal pain. It follows 300 Chinese patients attending Hong Kong pain clinics, assessing coping processes and adjustment over time. The findings aim to inform psychological approaches to pain management and understanding of differences between patients.

This review examines how physical exercise and mentally stimulating activity may contribute to cognitive reserve and dementia prevention. It considers evidence that the two forms of activity support brain structure and functioning in different ways, and identifies combined lifestyle interventions as an area for further research.

The study explores whether the ability to appreciate positive experiences is associated with physical symptoms and psychological adjustment after a cancer diagnosis. Questionnaires completed by 263 Chinese adults examine relationships between this ability, distress and well-being within six months of diagnosis.

This twelve-month study examines adjustment among Chinese family caregivers of cancer patients in Hong Kong. It investigates biological factors, social-cognitive processes and the provision of support as cancer care increasingly takes place at home and in community settings.

The 2011 Summer School supports PE teachers in promoting pupils' healthy lifestyles through innovative curriculum and teaching practices. Commissioned by the Education Bureau, it combines a conference, school experience-sharing and lesson analysis with eighteen workshops intended to strengthen teachers' practical teaching skills.

The study analyses eight weeks of diaries from 57 Hong Kong Chinese caregivers of relatives with Alzheimer's disease. It identifies ways caregivers find positive meaning, develop skills and patience, strengthen relationships and draw on support. The findings inform approaches that address caregiving difficulties while also encouraging positive experiences.

The study examines resting-state brain connectivity in cognitively healthy older adults who carry the APOE ε4 variant, comparing them with non-carriers. It considers communication between default-mode network regions alongside age-related structural changes, with the aim of assessing the potential diagnostic value of these measures.

Commissioned by the Education Bureau, this territory-wide survey examines how 402 primary and secondary PE teachers understand and implement the central curriculum. It investigates priorities, school activities, fitness policies and use of curriculum guidance, and identifies professional support that could strengthen pupils' learning.

This randomised trial compares an intervention that helps Alzheimer's caregivers identify positive meaning in their experiences with two forms of psychoeducation. Ninety-six caregivers receive sessions at home over two months. The study examines effects on depressive symptoms, caregiving demands and well-being, including the role of confidence in managing upsetting thoughts.

This cluster-randomised trial evaluates an eight-week benefit-finding programme for 129 Alzheimer's caregivers. It compares guided positive reappraisal with two psychoeducation approaches, measuring depression, caregiving burden and well-being. The study also examines whether positive experiences and confidence in managing difficult thoughts help explain the intervention's effects.

The 2008 Summer School helps PE teachers develop pupils' creativity and critical thinking through curriculum and teaching practice. Its programme includes a conference on responding to learner differences, school-based experience-sharing and twenty-three workshops intended to strengthen teaching across a range of PE content.

The 2006 Summer School develops PE teachers' understanding of assessment through theory and practical application. Organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Education's PE Division, the programme combines a conference, school-based experience-sharing and twenty four-day workshops supporting effective curriculum and teaching practices.

The 2007 Summer School supports PE teachers in responding to pupils' differing learning needs. The programme combines a conference and school-based experience-sharing with twenty-three workshops, developing awareness of innovative curriculum approaches and practical teaching methods across PE activities.