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UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG |
INSTITUTE OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE
| Researcher : Abernethy AB |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Abernethy A.B., Associate Editor, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. Canberra, Sports Medicine Australia, 2004, 6 & 7. |
| Abernethy A.B., Farrow D. and Berry J., Constraints and issues in the development of a general theory of expert perceptual-motor performance: A critique of the deliberate practice framework, Expert performance in sports: Advances in research on sport expertise. Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics, 2003, 349-369. |
| Baker J., Cote J. and Abernethy A.B., Learning from the experts: Practice activities of expert decision-makers in sport, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Washington, DC, AAHPERD, 2003, 74: 342-347. |
| Berry J., Abernethy A.B. and Cote J., Development of expert game-based decision-making in Australian football, World Congress on Science and Football. Lisbon, Portugal. April, 2003. [Abstract published in Journal of Sports Sciences.]. UK, Taylor & Francis, 2004, 22 (June): 566-567. |
| Berry J., Abernethy A.B. and Cote J., The contribution of pattern recognition and prediction skills to expert decision-making in Australian football, World Congress on Science and Football. Lisbon, Portugal, April 2003. [Abstract published in Journal of Sports Sciences.]. UK, Taylor & Francis, 2004, 22 (June): 566. |
| Cote J., Baker J. and Abernethy A.B., From play to practice: A developmental framework for the acquisition of expertise in team sport., Expert performance in sports: Advances in research on sport expertise. Champaign, IL., Human Kinetics, 2003, 89-110. |
| Farrow D. and Abernethy A.B., Do expertise and the degree of perception-action coupling affect natural anticipatory performance?, Perception. London, Pion, 2003, 32: 1127-1139. |
| Farrow D. and Abernethy A.B., Implicit perceptual learning and the significance of chance comparisons, Journal of Sports Sciences. UK, Taylor & Francis, 2003, 21: 511-513. |
| Researcher : Au CKF |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Kerr J.H., Au C.K.F. and Lindner K.J., Motivational and level of risk in male and female recreational sport participation, Personality and Individual Differences. Elsevier Ltd., 2004, 37, Issue 6: 1245-1253. |
| Researcher : Auld CJ |
| Project Title: | Organisational structure, decision making and governance in Hong Kong national sporting associations |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Auld C.J. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 07/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To collect baseline data on a range of structural and porcess variables in Hong Kong national sporting associations; to investigate the relationships between board performance, board structures, and board executive relations; to develop a series of case studies of selected Hong Kong national sporting associations; to identify and assess the impacts of change that have been encountered by sport organisations; to determine appropriate practice, structure and governance models in a cross-section of organisational contexts. |
| Project Title: | The relationship of dispositional and organisational variables influencing sustained volunteerism in National Sport Assocaitons in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Auld C.J. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify the nature and strength of the motives of National Sport Association (NSA) volunteers in Hong Kong; to determine the extent to which such motives predict sustained volunteer involvement; to identify the nature and strength of organisational variables influencing NSA volunteer behaviour; to determine the extent to which such organisational variables predict sustained volunteer involvement; to measure the interactive effects of motives and organisational variables on volunteer behaviour. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Auld C.J., A review of Turco, D.M., Riley, R. & Swart, K. (2002). Sport Tourism, Current Issues in Tourism. Otago, NZ, Channel View Publications, 2003, 6(4): 366-367. |
| Auld C.J. and Carr N., Altruism and pleasure: re-branding of Surf Lifesaving, 6th Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies. Sydney, Australia, Australian & New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies, 2003. |
| Auld C.J., Retention of volunteers: how to get ahead of the game, Women & Sports Commission Conference The Winning Formula of Recruiting and Motivating Volunteers. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sports Federation and Olympic Committee, 2004. |
| Cuskelly G..., Auld C.J., Harrington M. and Coleman D., Predicting the behavioral dependability of sport event volunteers, Event Management. Elmsford, NY, USA, Cognizant Communication Corporation, 2004. |
| Lloyd K...M... and Auld C.J., Leisure, public space and quality of life in the urban environment, Urban Policy and Research. Melbourne, Australia, Carfax Publishing, 2003, 21(4): 339-356. |
| Researcher : Cheng CH |
| List of Research Outputs |
| McManus A.M., Cheng C.H., Leung M. and Yung T.C., Training in 10-11 year old boys: a comparison of steady state and interval training at two different intensities whilst keeping total work constant., 22nd Pediatric Work Physiology Meeting. 2003. |
| Researcher : Macfarlane DJ |
| Project Title: | Establishing valid criteria to assess levels of habitual activity in Hong Kong students |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Macfarlane D.J. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To establish uniquely specific criteria using both objective and subjective measurements of free-living habitual physical activity, in order to more accurately classify sedentary, low, moderate, and vigorous levels of activity across a range of Hong Kong male and female students; to simultaneously acquire data from a range of monitoring devices known to reliably measure habitual physical activity (gas analysis, heart ate, accelerometers, pedometers), in order to provide usable data to a wide range of Hong Kong health professionals. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheng Y.H., Chou K.L., Chi I. and Macfarlane D.J., Relationship between perception of barriers to doing exercises and the self-reported health of elderly persons in Hong Kong (Abstract), 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, 26-30 April 2004, Melbourne. Melbourne, International Union for Health Promotion & Education, 2004. |
| Cheng Y.H., Chou K.L., Chi I. and Macfarlane D.J., The relationship between physical exercise and psychological well-being among Hong Kong Chinese older adults (Abstract), Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Prevention of Elderly Suidcide, 24-26 March 2004, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Council of Social Service, 2004, 54. |
| Cheng Y.H. and Macfarlane D.J., The relationship between physical exercise and psychological well-being among Hong Kong older adults, Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Prevention of Elderly Suicide. Hong Kong, 2004. |
| Chou K.L., Lee P.W.H., Yu E. .C.S., Macfarlane D.J., Cheng Y.H., Chan S.S.C. and Chi I., Effect of Tai Chi on depressive symptoms amongst Chinese older patients with derpessive disorders: a randomized clinical trial, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. John Wiley& Sons, Ltd, 2004, 19: 1105-1107. |
| Macfarlane D.J., Designated reviewer, Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness. Hong Kong, Society of Chinese Scholars in Exercise Physiology & Fitness, 2003. |
| Macfarlane D.J. and Lee C...Y...C..., Validity and Reliability of the IPAQ (Chinese Version - Short Form), Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Hagerstown, MD, Lipponcott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, 35 (5 Suppl.): S112. |
| Researcher : Masters RSW |
| Project Title: | The development and validation of a movement specific reinvestment scale |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Masters R.S.W. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2001 |
| Completion Date: | 04/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To modify the existing scale, in order that it becomes movement specific, and to validate the modified scale in the normal population. |
| Project Title: | An investigation of the influence of implicit and explicit modes of learning on the interaction between decision making and motor output in human performance |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Masters R.S.W., Dr. Raab M. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Germany/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To compare the effect of implicit and explicit modes of learning a motor movement on independent and overall performance of a task in which there are simultaneous demands for tactical decision-making and motor output during that performance; to assess whether implicit motor learning confers robustness of performance under pressure (as has been shown in discrete motor tasks with no decision-making component) in situations where there are simultaneous demands for tactical decision-making and motor output during that performance. |
| Project Title: | Implicit motor re-learning of a complex movement |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Masters R.S.W. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine whether established motor behaviours, which have been acquired in the traditional, explicit way, can be 'relearned' implicitly. |
| Project Title: | A student driven community project to investigate exercise beliefs and practices in older adults in the Hong Kong community |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Masters R.S.W., Ms Beach C.L. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To provide students with an experiential opportunity to learn exercise beliefs and practices of older adults in the HK community, to increase students' awareness of older adults exercise needs in the HK community and to develop students' understanding of their own exercise responsibility. To assess older community members' beliefs and practices regarding exercise, identify common myths, and to develop a videotape relevant to the Hong Kong community, designed to motivate and encourage older adults to participate in appropriate exercise programs, dispelling common myths about exercise for older adults. |
| Project Title: | Enhancing motor skills through instructional manipulations: is the learner paying attention? |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Masters R.S.W., Dr. Maxwell J.P., Dr. Raab M. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 02/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To conduct a test of the competing theories; to ascertain the validity of external/internal feedback; to establish the process that leads to enhanced performance. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Ho L...W... and Masters R.S.W., An adapted mini-tennis program for children with severe mental disabilities., 14th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity. Seoul, Korea, 2003. |
| Law J., Masters R.S.W., Bray S. and Bardswell I., Motor performance as a function of audience affability and metaknowledge., Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, Human Kinetics, 2003, 25: 484-500. |
| Masters R.S.W., Associate Editor, Psychology of Sport & Exercise. Amsterdam, Elsevier, 2003. |
| Masters R.S.W. and Liao C., Chunking as a characteristic of implicit motor learning, XIth European Congress of Sport Psychology. Copenhagen, Denmark, 2003. |
| Masters R.S.W., MacMahon K...M...A... and Pall H., Implicit motor learning in Parkinson's disease., Rehabilitation Psychology. USA, Educational Publishing Foundation, 2004, 49: 79-82. |
| Masters R.S.W. and Maxwell J.P., Implicit motor learning: reinvestment and movement disruption: What you don't know won't hurt you?, Skill Acquisition in Sport: Research, Theory & Practice. London, Routledge, 2004, 207-228. |
| Masters R.S.W., Symposium Chairman, Implicit Learning, XIth European Congress of Sport Psychology. Copenhagen, Denmark, 2003. |
| Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., The role of working memory in motor learning and performance., Consciousness & Cognition. UK, Academic Press, Elsevier, 2003, 12: 376-402. |
| Researcher : Maxwell JP |
| Project Title: | The development and validation of an aggression scale for sport |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Maxwell J.P., Dr. Moores E.J. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To develop a sport specific scale that more accurately measures the propensity for aggressive behaviour in competitive athletes. |
| Project Title: | Instruction, errorless learning and rehabilitation: taking the spanner out of the works? |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Maxwell J.P., Ms Beach C.L., Dr. Masters R.S.W. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To determine the remaining qualities of errorless learning and compare them with those of (explicit) discovery learning, this will provide us with a clear understanding of the implicit nature of learning without error and a deeper appreciation of implicit motor learning in general. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Masters R.S.W. and Maxwell J.P., Implicit motor learning: reinvestment and movement disruption: What you don't know won't hurt you?, Skill Acquisition in Sport: Research, Theory & Practice. London, Routledge, 2004, 207-228. |
| Maxwell J.P., Anger rumination: an antecedent of athlete aggression, Psychology of Sport and Exercise. UK, Elsevier, 2004, 5: 279-289. |
| Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., The role of working memory in motor learning and performance., Consciousness & Cognition. UK, Academic Press, Elsevier, 2003, 12: 376-402. |
| Researcher : McManus AM |
| Project Title: | Exercise testing in normal children and children with congenital heart disease |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. McManus A.M., Dr. Yung T.C. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Children's Heart Foundation |
| Start Date: | 09/2000 |
| Abstract: |
| To establish norm values for C-P fitness; to establish normative values for C-V function during exercise in children; to assess the impact of PA and inactivity on C-P / C-V function. |
| Project Title: | Purchase of cycle ergometers for teaching and research |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. McManus A.M., Dr. Macfarlane D.J. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund |
| Start Date: | 01/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To purchase of six Monark 828 cycle ergometers for teaching and research use. |
| Project Title: | Cardiopulmonary responses to exercise in Chinese children |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. McManus A.M. |
| Department: | Institute of Human Performance |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Sik Sik Yuen Education Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 02/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To study Cardiopulmonary responses to exercise in Chinese children. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| McManus A.M., 03-04 HKU U21 Fellowship. 2004. |
| McManus A.M., Yung T...C... and Leung M...P..., Peak oxygen uptaken in relation to age, sex and maturation in Hong Kong Chinese children, 12th Annual Scientific Congress of Hong Kong College of Cardiology, June 4-6, 2004. Hong Kong. |
| McManus A.M., Cheng C.H., Leung M. and Yung T.C., Training in 10-11 year old boys: a comparison of steady state and interval training at two different intensities whilst keeping total work constant., 22nd Pediatric Work Physiology Meeting. 2003. |
| Researcher : Sit HP |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chow B.C. and Sit H.P., Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium of Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise. Hong Kong, HK Handicapped Youth, 2003. |
| Sit H.P., A pilot study of sport participation: Motives and goal perspectives of athletes with physical disabilities in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium of Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise. Hong Kong, HK Handicapped Youth, 2003, 77-83. |
| Sit H.P., Lindner K.J. and Apter M.J., Development of the Motivational Style Profile for Children (MSP-C), 11th International Conference on Reversal Theory. York, England, 2003. |
| Sit H.P., Oral presentation session - chairperson, 14th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity. Seoul, Korea, 2003. |
| Sit H.P., Sport participation of elite athletes with physical disabilities: An application of Reversal Theory, 14th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity. Seoul, Korea, 2003. |
| Researcher : Yu CW |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Lau P.C.W., Yu C.W., Lee A.M., So R.C.H. and Sung R.Y.T., The relationship among physical fitness, physical education, conduct and academic performance of Chinese primary school children, International Journal of Physical Education. 2004, 41: 17-26. |
| Lau P.W.C., Lee A.M., Ransdell L., Yu C.W. and Sung R.Y.T., The association between global self-esteem, physical self-concept and actual vs ideal body size rating in Chinese primary school children, International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. England, Nature Publishing Group, 2004, 28: 314-319. |
| Woo K.S., Choop P., Yu C.W., Sung R.Y., Qiao M., Leung S.S., Lam C.W., Metreweli C., Celermajer D.S., Sung Y.T. and Lam K.W., Effects of diet and exercise on obesity-related vascular dysfunction in children, Circulation. USA, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004, 109: 1981-1986. |
| Yu C.W., Li A.M., So R.C.H., Chiu W.K., Leung C.W., Yau Y.S., Mo K.W., Sung R.Y.T. and Fok T.F., Exercise performance of children and adolescents affected by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Hong Kong SARS Forum and Hospital Authority Convention 2004. Hong Kong. |