INSTITUTE OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE



Researcher : Abernethy AB

Project Title:2nd World Congress on Exercise is Medicine Importance of Different Aspects of Cognitive Functioning (e.g. pattern recognition, capacity for multi-tasking) in Sport and Examples from High Performance Able Bodied Sport
Investigator(s):Abernethy AB
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2011
Completion Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Abernethy A.B. and Masters R.S.W., Attention focus in sports, In: L.J. Micheli , Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. London, Sage, 2010.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P., Abernethy A.B. and Rotor E.R., Context and the measurement of physical activity in children with cerebral palsy, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2011, 53 (2): 192.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P. and Abernethy A.B., Fundamental movement skills testing in children with cerebral palsy, Disability & Rehabilitation. 2011, Early Online.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P., Abernethy A.B. and Rotor E.R., Physical activity measurement instruments for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2010, 52 (10): 908-916.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P. and Abernethy A.B., Physical activity measurement using MTI (Actigraph) among children with cerebral palsy, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010, 91: 1283-1290.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P. and Abernethy A.B., Physical activity measurement using MTI (Actigraph) for children with CP, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010, 91 (8): 1283-1290.
Masters R.S.W. and Abernethy A.B., Skill acquisition in sport, In: L.J. Micheli , Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. London, Sage, 2010.


Researcher : Barnett A

List of Research Outputs

Barnett A., Cerin E., Reaburn P. and Hooper S., Discovering the effects of training on performance and performance-related states in individual elite athletes: a dynamic approach, Journal of Sports Sciences. 2010, 28: 1117-1126.
Cerin E. and Barnett A., Mechanisms linking affective reactions to competition-related and competition-extraneous concerns in male martial artists., Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 2011, 21: 700-721.
Cerin E. and Barnett A., Predictors of pre- and post-competition affective states in male martial artists: A multilevel interactional approach., Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 2011, 21: 137-150.


Researcher : Capio CM

List of Research Outputs

Capio C.M., Sit H.P., Abernethy A.B. and Rotor E.R., Context and the measurement of physical activity in children with cerebral palsy, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2011, 53 (2): 192.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P. and Abernethy A.B., Fundamental movement skills testing in children with cerebral palsy, Disability & Rehabilitation. 2011, Early Online.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P., Abernethy A.B. and Rotor E.R., Physical activity measurement instruments for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2010, 52 (10): 908-916.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P. and Abernethy A.B., Physical activity measurement using MTI (Actigraph) among children with cerebral palsy, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010, 91: 1283-1290.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P. and Abernethy A.B., Physical activity measurement using MTI (Actigraph) for children with CP, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010, 91 (8): 1283-1290.


Researcher : Cerin E

Project Title:Neighborhood environment and physical activity of American-Hispanic preschoolers
Investigator(s):Cerin E
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services - General Award
Start Date:04/2010


Project Title:Development of measures for the study of environmental neighbourhood and family determinants of physical activity in Hong Kong preschoolers
Investigator(s):Cerin E, Sit HP, Lee JLC, Lee KY, Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2010


Project Title:2011 Annual Meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Exploring mechanisms of behaviour change in interventions using mobile technologies: new opportunities
Investigator(s):Cerin E
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2011
Completion Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Barnett A., Cerin E., Reaburn P. and Hooper S., Discovering the effects of training on performance and performance-related states in individual elite athletes: a dynamic approach, Journal of Sports Sciences. 2010, 28: 1117-1126.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong older adults. , Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong.. 2010.
Cerin E., Velde S.J. and Stralen M.M., Discovering mechanisms of Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviour Change: Mediation and Moderation Analyses, Annual Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia. 2011.
Cerin E., Editor, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2010.
Cerin E., Encyclopaedia of Quality of Life Research, Member of Editorial Board, Springer, 2011.
Cerin E., Exploring mechanisms of behaviour change in interventions using mobile technologies: new opportunities, Annual Meeting of the International Society of behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia. 2011.
Cerin E., Frank L.D., Sallis J.F., Saelens B.E., Conway T.L., Chapman J.E. and Glanz K., From neighborhood design and food options to residents’ weight status, Appetite. 2011, 56: 693-703.
Cerin E., International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Associate Editor, BMC, 2011.
Cerin E. and Barnett A., Mechanisms linking affective reactions to competition-related and competition-extraneous concerns in male martial artists., Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 2011, 21: 700-721.
Cerin E., Member of Editorial Board, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Phsyical Activity. 2010.
Cerin E., Mental Health and Physical Activity, Member of Editorial Board, 2011.
Cerin E., Chan K.W., Macfarlane D.J., Lee K.Y. and Lai P.C., Objective assessment of walking environments in ultra-dense cities: development and reliability of the Environment in Asia Scan Tool – Hong Kong version (EAST-HK). , Health and Place. 2011, 17: 937-945.
Cerin E. and Barnett A., Predictors of pre- and post-competition affective states in male martial artists: A multilevel interactional approach., Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 2011, 21: 137-150.
Cerin E., Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Member of Editorial Board, Elsevier, 2011.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C., Ho D.S.Y. and Ho K.S., Relationships of perceived neighborhood built environment and walking for different purposes in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Cerin E., Sit H.P., Cheung M.C., Ho D.S.Y., Lee L.C.J. and Chan W.M., Reliable and valid NEWS for Chinese seniors: measuring perceived neighborhood attributes related to walking., International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2010, 7: 84.
Cerin E., Statistical approaches for the IPEN study, IPEN meeting - Annual Meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia. 2011.
Cerin E., Statistical approaches to testing the relationships of the built environment with resident-level physical activity behavior and health outcomes in cross-sectional studies with cluster sampling., Journal of Planning Literature. 2011, 26: 151-167.
Cerin E., Urban Environment and Walking: From Global Simplicity to Local Complexity, Physical Activity: The Challenges for Schools and Communites, Hong Kong. 2010.
Cerin E., Ways of unraveling how and why physical activity influences mental health through statistical mediation analyses, Mental Health and Physical Activity. 2010.
Chow L.Y., Cerin E. and Macfarlane D.J., Investigating the Reproducibility of the DAPA (Dogs and Physical Activity) Tool in Hong Kong, American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual meeting, Denver, CO.. 2011.
Duncan M.J., Winkler E., Sugiyama T., Cerin E., duToit L., Leslie E. and Owen N., Relationships of land use mix with walking for transport: do land uses and geographical scale matter?, Journal of Urban Health. 2010, 87(5): 782-795.
Dunstan D.W., Larsen R., Healy G.N., Kingwell B.A., Cerin E., Salmon J., Shaw J.E., Zimmet P.Z., Hamilton M. and Owen N., The acute metabolic effects of 'breaking-up' prolonged sitting in adults, American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 2011. 43(5): 540.
Ho J.W.C., Hui B., Fong D.Y.T., Macfarlane D.J., Lee A.M., Leung S.S.K., Cerin E., Chan W., Leung I., Lam S., Taylor A.J. and Cheng K.K., Physical Activity Intervention in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials , NCRI conference, Liverpool, UK. 2010.
Lee L.C.J., Cerin E. and Macfarlane D.J., The effects of socio-economic status on physical activity participation in Hong Kong adolescents, Annual meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia; . 2011.
Leslie E., Cerin E. and Kremer P., Perceived neighbourhood environment and park use as mediators of the effect of area socio-economic status on walking behaviours, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2010, 7: 802-810.
Leung S.S.K., Lee A.M., Ho J.W.C., Cheng K.K., Macfarlane D.J., Fong D.Y.T., Leung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Taylor A.J., Cerin E. and Chan W., Experience of lifestyle changes among colorectal cancer survivors after diagnosis and treatment., 12th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, Phoenix, USA. 2011.
Leung S.S.K., Lee A.M., Ho J.W.C., Cheng K.K., Macfarlane D.J., Fong D.Y.T., Leung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Taylor A.J., Cerin E. and Chan W., Need assessment on lifestyle modification intervention for colorectal cancer survivors., 12th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, Phoenix, USA. 2011.
Lynch B.M., Cerin E., Owen N., Hawkes A. and Aitken J.F., Television viewing time of colorectal cancer survivors is associated prospectively with quality of life., Cancer Causes and Control. 2011, 22: 1111-1120.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan K.C.A. and Cerin E., Examining the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of IPAQ (Long form), Public Health Nutrition. 2010, 14: 443-450.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan K.C.A. and Cerin E., Examining the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, long form (IPAQ-LC). , Public Health Nutrition. 2011, 14: 445-450.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan K.C.A. and Cerin E., Neighborhood Walkability is Not Associated with Self-Reported Physical Activity in Hong Kong Residents, American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual meeting, Denver, CO. 2011.
Mendoza J.A., Watson K., Nguyen N., Cerin E., Baranowski T. and Nicklas T., Active commuting to school and associations with physical activity and adiposity among US youth., Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2011, 8: 488-495.
Merom D., Bauman A., Phongsavan P., Cerin E., Brown W., Smith B. and Rissel C., Can a motivational walking intervention overcome an unsupportive environment for walking - Findings from the Step-by-Step study, Annual Meeting of the International Society of behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia. 2011.
O'Connor T., Cerin E., Robles J., Hughes S., Baranowski T., Qu H., He M.Y. and Shewchuk R., What Hispanic parents do to encourage or discourage 3-5 year old children to be active: a qualitative study, Annual Meeting of the International Society of behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia. 2011.
Sit H.P., McKenzie T.L., Cerin E. and McManus A.M., Physical activity for children in special school environment, Health Research Symposium - Improving Health and Recongnising Excellence. 2010.


Researcher : Chan KCA

List of Research Outputs

Macfarlane D.J., Chan K.C.A. and Cerin E., Examining the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of IPAQ (Long form), Public Health Nutrition. 2010, 14: 443-450.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan K.C.A. and Cerin E., Examining the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, long form (IPAQ-LC). , Public Health Nutrition. 2011, 14: 445-450.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan K.C.A. and Cerin E., Neighborhood Walkability is Not Associated with Self-Reported Physical Activity in Hong Kong Residents, American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual meeting, Denver, CO. 2011.


Researcher : Chan KW

List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., Chan K.W., Macfarlane D.J., Lee K.Y. and Lai P.C., Objective assessment of walking environments in ultra-dense cities: development and reliability of the Environment in Asia Scan Tool – Hong Kong version (EAST-HK). , Health and Place. 2011, 17: 937-945.


Researcher : Chow LY

List of Research Outputs

Chow L.Y., Cerin E. and Macfarlane D.J., Investigating the Reproducibility of the DAPA (Dogs and Physical Activity) Tool in Hong Kong, American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual meeting, Denver, CO.. 2011.


Researcher : Jackson RC

Project Title:ISSP 11th World Congress of Sport Psychology Selling the Dummy: Anticipation and Deception in Rugby Union Dispositional Reinvestment, Attentional Focus and Performance Under Pressure
Investigator(s):Jackson RC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2005


Project Title:North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) 2008 Conference Experts do, experts see? Common coding versus perceptual experience in anticipation skill.
Investigator(s):Jackson RC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2008




Researcher : Lam WK

List of Research Outputs

Lam W.K., Masters R.S.W. and Maxwell J.P., Cognitive demands of error processing associated with preparation and execution of complex movement, Consciousness and Cognition. Elsevier, 2010, 19: 1058-1061.
Lam W.K., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Probing the allocation of attention in implicit (motor) learning, Journal of Sports Sciences. Taylor & Francis, 2010, 28: 1543–1554.
Sit H.P., Lam W.K. and McKenzie T.L., Children’s use of electronic games: Choices of game mode and challenge levels, International Journal of Pediatrics. 2010.
Sit H.P., Lam W.K. and McKenzie T.L., Direct observation of children’s preferences and activity levels during interactive and on-line electronic games, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2010, 7: 484-489.


Researcher : Lam WK

List of Research Outputs

Lam W.K., Masters R.S.W. and Maxwell J.P., Cognitive demands of error processing associated with preparation and execution of complex movement, Consciousness and Cognition. Elsevier, 2010, 19: 1058-1061.
Lam W.K., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Probing the allocation of attention in implicit (motor) learning, Journal of Sports Sciences. Taylor & Francis, 2010, 28: 1543–1554.
Sit H.P., Lam W.K. and McKenzie T.L., Children’s use of electronic games: Choices of game mode and challenge levels, International Journal of Pediatrics. 2010.
Sit H.P., Lam W.K. and McKenzie T.L., Direct observation of children’s preferences and activity levels during interactive and on-line electronic games, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2010, 7: 484-489.


Researcher : Lee KY

List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., Chan K.W., Macfarlane D.J., Lee K.Y. and Lai P.C., Objective assessment of walking environments in ultra-dense cities: development and reliability of the Environment in Asia Scan Tool – Hong Kong version (EAST-HK). , Health and Place. 2011, 17: 937-945.


Researcher : Lee LCJ

List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., Sit H.P., Cheung M.C., Ho D.S.Y., Lee L.C.J. and Chan W.M., Reliable and valid NEWS for Chinese seniors: measuring perceived neighborhood attributes related to walking., International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2010, 7: 84.
Lee L.C.J., Cerin E. and Macfarlane D.J., The effects of socio-economic status on physical activity participation in Hong Kong adolescents, Annual meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia; . 2011.


Researcher : Ling CM

List of Research Outputs

Ling C.M., Masters R.S.W., Yu C.W. and McManus A.M., Central adiposity and the propensity for rehearsal in children , Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy . Dove, 2011, 225-228.
Ling C.M., Masters R.S.W. and McManus A.M., Rehearsal and pedometer reactivity in children, In: B.E. Thorn, Journal of Clinical Psychology. Wiley Periodicals, 2011, 67: 261-266.


Researcher : Macfarlane DJ

Project Title:Enhancing elite performance by development of a biofeedback instrumentation system
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Examining the associations between the built environment and levels of weekly physical activity and body fat in Hong Kong adolescents
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ, Cerin E
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:IPEN: International Study of Built Environment, Physical Activity, and Obesity
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ, Cerin E
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services - General Award
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:ACSM's 58th Annual Meeting and 2nd World Congress on Exercise is Medicine Neighborhood Walkability is Not Associated with Self-Reported Physical Activity in Hong Kong Residents Invited Chairman of Environmental Stress session
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2011
Completion Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong older adults. , Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong.. 2010.
Cerin E., Chan K.W., Macfarlane D.J., Lee K.Y. and Lai P.C., Objective assessment of walking environments in ultra-dense cities: development and reliability of the Environment in Asia Scan Tool – Hong Kong version (EAST-HK). , Health and Place. 2011, 17: 937-945.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C., Ho D.S.Y. and Ho K.S., Relationships of perceived neighborhood built environment and walking for different purposes in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Chow L.Y., Cerin E. and Macfarlane D.J., Investigating the Reproducibility of the DAPA (Dogs and Physical Activity) Tool in Hong Kong, American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual meeting, Denver, CO.. 2011.
Ho J.W.C., Hui B., Fong D.Y.T., Macfarlane D.J., Lee A.M., Leung S.S.K., Cerin E., Chan W., Leung I., Lam S., Taylor A.J. and Cheng K.K., Physical Activity Intervention in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials , NCRI conference, Liverpool, UK. 2010.
Lee L.C.J., Cerin E. and Macfarlane D.J., The effects of socio-economic status on physical activity participation in Hong Kong adolescents, Annual meeting of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia; . 2011.
Leung S.S.K., Lee A.M., Ho J.W.C., Cheng K.K., Macfarlane D.J., Fong D.Y.T., Leung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Taylor A.J., Cerin E. and Chan W., Experience of lifestyle changes among colorectal cancer survivors after diagnosis and treatment., 12th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, Phoenix, USA. 2011.
Leung S.S.K., Lee A.M., Ho J.W.C., Cheng K.K., Macfarlane D.J., Fong D.Y.T., Leung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Taylor A.J., Cerin E. and Chan W., Need assessment on lifestyle modification intervention for colorectal cancer survivors., 12th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference, Phoenix, USA. 2011.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan K.C.A. and Cerin E., Examining the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of IPAQ (Long form), Public Health Nutrition. 2010, 14: 443-450.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan K.C.A. and Cerin E., Examining the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, long form (IPAQ-LC). , Public Health Nutrition. 2011, 14: 445-450.
Macfarlane D.J., Invited Chairman: “Environmental Heat Stress” 2-hour themed symposium. , 2001 World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver, USA, June 2, 2011.. 2011.
Macfarlane D.J., Invited Editorial Panel Member, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2011.
Macfarlane D.J., Invited Editorial Panel member, Journal of Sports Sciences. 2011.
Macfarlane D.J., Invited Key Panel Discussant, Hong Kong Public Health Forum 2010, Hong Kong Medical School, Hong Kong, Dec 12th 2010.. 2010.
Macfarlane D.J., Invited presentation: “Secular Trends in the Fitness Performance of Asian Children”. , Frontiers in Biomedical Research. University of Hong Kong Medical School, Nov 29th, 2010.. 2010.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan K.C.A. and Cerin E., Neighborhood Walkability is Not Associated with Self-Reported Physical Activity in Hong Kong Residents, American College of Sports Medicine 58th Annual meeting, Denver, CO. 2011.
Macfarlane D.J., Plenary Lecture: “Exercise and Aging: fighting sarcopenia with high intensity resistance training”. , Sixth International Symposium on Health Aging. Sheraton Hotel, Hong Kong, March 5-6, 2011. 2011.


Researcher : Malhotra ND

List of Research Outputs

Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Malhotra N.D., Ngo K. and Masters R.S.W., A comparison of evaluation, time pressure and multi-tasking as stressors of psychomotor operative performance, Surgery. 2011, 149: 776-782.
Wilson R.M., Poolton J.M., Malhotra N.D., Ngo K. and Bright E., Development and validation of a surgical workload measure: The SURG-TLX, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35: 1961-1969.


Researcher : Masters RSW

Project Title:Enhancing motor skills through instructional manipulations: is the learner paying attention?
Investigator(s):Masters RSW, Maxwell JP
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


Project Title:Gaze strategies of laparoscopy surgeons: Observational learning, implicit knowledge and performance in demanding conditions
Investigator(s):Masters RSW, Patil NG, Abernethy AB
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:ESRC/RGC JRS
Start Date:06/2009


Project Title:DEVELOPMENT OF A CHINESE VERSION OF THE MOVEMENT SPECIFIC REINVESTMENT SCALE TO ASSESS THE PROPENSITY FOR CONSCIOUS MOTOR PROCESSING IN ELDERLY PEOPLE AT RISK OF FALLING IN HONG KONG.
Investigator(s):Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Australasian Skill Acquisition Research Group (ASARG) Annual Conference Implicit learning strategies in high performance sporting environments
Investigator(s):Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2010
Completion Date:07/2010


List of Research Outputs

Abernethy A.B. and Masters R.S.W., Attention focus in sports, In: L.J. Micheli , Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. London, Sage, 2010.
Button C., MacMahon C. and Masters R.S.W., ‘Keeping it together’: Motor control under pressure, In: D. Collins, A. Button, H. Richards , Performance Psychology. Oxford, Elsevier, 2011, 177-190.
Canal-Bruland R., Zhu F., van der Kamp G.J. and Masters R.S.W., Target-directed visual attention is a prerequisite for action-specific perception, Acta Psychologica. Elsevier, 2011, 136: 286-289.
De Wit M.M., van der Kamp G.J. and Masters R.S.W., Delayed pointing movements to masked Müller-Lyer figures are affected by target size but not the illusion, Neuropsychologia. Elsevier, 2011, 49: 1903-19090.
Koedijker J., Poolton J.M., Maxwell J.P., Oudejans R., Beek P.J. and Masters R.S.W., Attention and time constraints in performing and learning a table tennis forehand shot., Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S95-S95.
Koedijker J.M., Poolton J.M., Maxwell J.P., Ouedejans R.R.D., Beek P. and Masters R.S.W., Attention and time constraints in perceptual-motor performance: Instruction, analogy and skill level, Consciousness and Cognition. Elsevier, 2011, 20: 245-256.
Lam W.K., Masters R.S.W. and Maxwell J.P., Cognitive demands of error processing associated with preparation and execution of complex movement, Consciousness and Cognition. Elsevier, 2010, 19: 1058-1061.
Lam W.K., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Probing the allocation of attention in implicit (motor) learning, Journal of Sports Sciences. Taylor & Francis, 2010, 28: 1543–1554.
Ling C.M., Masters R.S.W., Yu C.W. and McManus A.M., Central adiposity and the propensity for rehearsal in children , Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy . Dove, 2011, 225-228.
Ling C.M., Masters R.S.W. and McManus A.M., Rehearsal and pedometer reactivity in children, In: B.E. Thorn, Journal of Clinical Psychology. Wiley Periodicals, 2011, 67: 261-266.
Ma E.P.M., Masters R.S.W. and Whitehill T.L., Application of implicit motor learning paradigm in motor speech disorders, Forum on Strategic Research Theme in Community (Sciences of Learning). The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 24 May. 2011.
Masters R.S.W. and Gabbett T., Applying implicit learning strategies in a rugby league setting., Australasian Skill Acquisition Research Group (ASARG) . Canberra, Australia, Australian Institute of Sport, 2010.
Masters R.S.W., Associate Editor, Psychology of Sport and Exercise. Amsterdam, Elsevier, 2010.
Masters R.S.W., Development and validation of prompted stair climbing as an intervention to increase healthy lifestyle activity in Hong Kong., Invited presentation. Health and Food Bureau, Hong Kong Government . 2010.
Masters R.S.W., Member Grant Review Board, HHSRF/RFCID, Health & Food Bureau, HK Government. 2011.
Masters R.S.W., Poolton J.M. and van der Kamp G.J., Regard and perceptions of size in soccer: Better is bigger, Perception. 2010, 39: 1290-1295.
Masters R.S.W. and Abernethy A.B., Skill acquisition in sport, In: L.J. Micheli , Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine. London, Sage, 2010.
Masters R.S.W., The quarter-finals: A penalty for your thoughts! , Invited presntation. Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. 2010.
Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Malhotra N.D., Ngo K. and Masters R.S.W., A comparison of evaluation, time pressure and multi-tasking as stressors of psychomotor operative performance, Surgery. 2011, 149: 776-782.
Poolton J.M. and Masters R.S.W., Discovering golf's innermost truths: A new approach to teaching the game - A commentary, Annual Review of Golf Coaching. 2010, 119-123.
Rendell M., Masters R.S.W., Farrow D. and Morris T., An implicit basis for the retention benefits of random practice, Journal of Motor Behavior. Taylor & Francis, 2011, 43: 1-13.
Shim J., Masters R.S.W., Poolton J.M. and van der Kamp G.J., The effect of goalkeepers adopting Müller-Lyer postures, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S128-S128.
Tse A...C...Y., Masters R.S.W., Whitehill T.L. and Ma E.P.M., Investigating the use of analogy in speech motor learning (Poster presentation), The Asia Pacific Conference on Speech, Language and Hearing, Canterbury, New Zealand, 11 - 14 January. 2011.
Tse C.Y.A., Masters R.S.W., Whitehill T.L. and Ma E.P.M., Investigating the use of analogy in speech motor learning, Faculty of Education Postgraduate Research Conference. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 11 December. 2010.
Tse M.A., McManus A.M. and Masters R.S.W., Trunk muscle endurance tests: Effect of trunk posture on test outcome, Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2010, 24,: 3464-3470.
Wong W.K., Whitehill T.L., Ma E.P.M. and Masters R.S.W., Effects Of Practice Schedules On Speech Motor Learning, Stem-, Spraak- en Taalpathologie. 2011, 17 Supp.: 95.
Wong W.K., Whitehill T.L., Ma E.P.M. and Masters R.S.W., Effects of practice schedules on speech motor learning, 6th International Conference on Speech Motor Control, Groningen, Nijmegan, 8-11 June. 2011.
Zhu F., Maxwell J.P., Hu Y. and Masters R.S.W., EEG coherence between the verbal-analytical region (T3) and the motor-planning region (Fz) increases under stress in explicit motor learners but not implicit motor learners. , Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S139-S139.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Hu Y., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Implicit motor learning promotes neural efficiency during laparoscopy, Surgical Endoscopy. 2011.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Neural co-activation as a yardstick of implicit motor learning and the propensity for conscious control of movement, Biological Psychology. Elsevier, 2011, 87: 66-73.


Researcher : Maxwell JP

List of Research Outputs

Koedijker J., Poolton J.M., Maxwell J.P., Oudejans R., Beek P.J. and Masters R.S.W., Attention and time constraints in performing and learning a table tennis forehand shot., Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S95-S95.
Koedijker J.M., Poolton J.M., Maxwell J.P., Ouedejans R.R.D., Beek P. and Masters R.S.W., Attention and time constraints in perceptual-motor performance: Instruction, analogy and skill level, Consciousness and Cognition. Elsevier, 2011, 20: 245-256.
Lam W.K., Masters R.S.W. and Maxwell J.P., Cognitive demands of error processing associated with preparation and execution of complex movement, Consciousness and Cognition. Elsevier, 2010, 19: 1058-1061.
Lam W.K., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Probing the allocation of attention in implicit (motor) learning, Journal of Sports Sciences. Taylor & Francis, 2010, 28: 1543–1554.
Zhu F., Maxwell J.P., Hu Y. and Masters R.S.W., EEG coherence between the verbal-analytical region (T3) and the motor-planning region (Fz) increases under stress in explicit motor learners but not implicit motor learners. , Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S139-S139.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Hu Y., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Implicit motor learning promotes neural efficiency during laparoscopy, Surgical Endoscopy. 2011.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Neural co-activation as a yardstick of implicit motor learning and the propensity for conscious control of movement, Biological Psychology. Elsevier, 2011, 87: 66-73.


Researcher : McKenzie TL

List of Research Outputs

Sit H.P., Lam W.K. and McKenzie T.L., Children’s use of electronic games: Choices of game mode and challenge levels, International Journal of Pediatrics. 2010.
Sit H.P., Lam W.K. and McKenzie T.L., Direct observation of children’s preferences and activity levels during interactive and on-line electronic games, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2010, 7: 484-489.
Sit H.P., McKenzie T.L., Cerin E. and McManus A.M., Physical activity for children in special school environment, Health Research Symposium - Improving Health and Recongnising Excellence. 2010.


Researcher : McManus AM

Project Title:Exercise testing in normal children and children with congenital heart disease
Investigator(s):McManus AM, Yung TC
Department:Phy Edu & Sports Sc Unit
Source(s) of Funding:Children's Heart Foundation - General Award
Start Date:09/2000


Project Title:7th Annual Conference of European College of Sport Science Cardiorespiratory Adjustment to Training in 9-11 Year Old Chinese Boys
Investigator(s):McManus AM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2002


Project Title:Heart rate monitors as a motivational tool in physical education in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):McManus AM, Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Polar Electro Qy - General Award
Start Date:01/2004


Project Title:Hong Kong on the move: an intervention for increasing physical activity in children
Investigator(s):McManus AM, Yu CW, Sit HP
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:09/2007


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2009-10
Investigator(s):McManus AM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Research Output Prize
Investigator(s):McManus AM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:Verification of NMR Metabolomics in 12-16 year old Obese Chinese Children.
Investigator(s):McManus AM, Yu CW, Cheung PT
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2011


Project Title:2011 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity Understanding exercise and physical activity beliefs of Asian cultures: a necessity for successful physical activity interventions.
Investigator(s):McManus AM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Grants for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2011
Completion Date:06/2011


List of Research Outputs

Armstrong N. and McManus A.M., Physiology of the elite young male athlete., In: Armstrong N & McManus AM, The Elite Child Athlete. Basel, Switzerland, Karger Press, 2011, 56: 1-22.
Armstrong N. and McManus A.M., The Elite Child Athlete. Basel, Switzerland, Karger Press, 2011, 56.
Ling C.M., Masters R.S.W., Yu C.W. and McManus A.M., Central adiposity and the propensity for rehearsal in children , Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy . Dove, 2011, 225-228.
Ling C.M., Masters R.S.W. and McManus A.M., Rehearsal and pedometer reactivity in children, In: B.E. Thorn, Journal of Clinical Psychology. Wiley Periodicals, 2011, 67: 261-266.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., Prevalence of exercise and non-exercise physical activity in Chinese adolescents, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2011, 8: 3.
Mak K.K., Ho D.S.Y., Lo W.S., Thomas G.N., McManus A.M. and Lam T.H., The use of waist-to-stature ratio to identify underweight and overweight in adolescents., International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. 2010, 5(5): 390-395.
McManus A.M., Chu Y.W., Yu C.W. and Hu Y., How children move - activity pattern characteristics in lean and obese children., Journal of Obesity. 2011, 2011: 679328.
McManus A.M. and Armstrong N., Physiology of the elite female athlete., In: Armstrong N & McManus AM, The Elite Child Athlete.. Basel, Switzerland, Karger Press, 2011, 56: 23-46.
McManus A.M., Understanding exercise and physical activity beliefs of Asian cultures: a necessity for successful physical activity interventions. , 'Physical Activity Research in Developing Countries' presented to the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference.. Melbourne, 2011.
Mellecker R.R., Lanningham-Foster L., Levine J.A. and McManus A.M., Energy intake during activity enhanced video game play, Appetite. 2010, 55: 343-347.
Sit H.P., McKenzie T.L., Cerin E. and McManus A.M., Physical activity for children in special school environment, Health Research Symposium - Improving Health and Recongnising Excellence. 2010.
Tse M.A., McManus A.M. and Masters R.S.W., Trunk muscle endurance tests: Effect of trunk posture on test outcome, Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2010, 24,: 3464-3470.


Researcher : Mellecker RR

List of Research Outputs

Mellecker R.R., Lanningham-Foster L., Levine J.A. and McManus A.M., Energy intake during activity enhanced video game play, Appetite. 2010, 55: 343-347.


Researcher : Ngo K

List of Research Outputs

Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Malhotra N.D., Ngo K. and Masters R.S.W., A comparison of evaluation, time pressure and multi-tasking as stressors of psychomotor operative performance, Surgery. 2011, 149: 776-782.
Wilson R.M., Poolton J.M., Malhotra N.D., Ngo K. and Bright E., Development and validation of a surgical workload measure: The SURG-TLX, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35: 1961-1969.


Researcher : Poolton JM

Project Title:Investigating the impact of intra-operative stress on surgical performance
Investigator(s):Poolton JM, Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:08/2010
Completion Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Koedijker J., Poolton J.M., Maxwell J.P., Oudejans R., Beek P.J. and Masters R.S.W., Attention and time constraints in performing and learning a table tennis forehand shot., Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S95-S95.
Koedijker J.M., Poolton J.M., Maxwell J.P., Ouedejans R.R.D., Beek P. and Masters R.S.W., Attention and time constraints in perceptual-motor performance: Instruction, analogy and skill level, Consciousness and Cognition. Elsevier, 2011, 20: 245-256.
Masters R.S.W., Poolton J.M. and van der Kamp G.J., Regard and perceptions of size in soccer: Better is bigger, Perception. 2010, 39: 1290-1295.
Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Malhotra N.D., Ngo K. and Masters R.S.W., A comparison of evaluation, time pressure and multi-tasking as stressors of psychomotor operative performance, Surgery. 2011, 149: 776-782.
Poolton J.M. and Masters R.S.W., Discovering golf's innermost truths: A new approach to teaching the game - A commentary, Annual Review of Golf Coaching. 2010, 119-123.
Shim J., Masters R.S.W., Poolton J.M. and van der Kamp G.J., The effect of goalkeepers adopting Müller-Lyer postures, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S128-S128.
Wilson R.M., Poolton J.M., Malhotra N.D., Ngo K. and Bright E., Development and validation of a surgical workload measure: The SURG-TLX, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35: 1961-1969.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Hu Y., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Implicit motor learning promotes neural efficiency during laparoscopy, Surgical Endoscopy. 2011.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Neural co-activation as a yardstick of implicit motor learning and the propensity for conscious control of movement, Biological Psychology. Elsevier, 2011, 87: 66-73.


Researcher : Sit HP

Project Title:Physical Activity of Children and Youth with Intellectual Disabilities in Special Schools
Investigator(s):Sit HP
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2008


Project Title:Reliability and validity of the observational tool (BEACHES) to measure eating and active behaviours in home and school settings among children with physical disabilities
Investigator(s):Sit HP, Cerin E
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2010


List of Research Outputs

Capio C.M., Sit H.P., Abernethy A.B. and Rotor E.R., Context and the measurement of physical activity in children with cerebral palsy, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2011, 53 (2): 192.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P. and Abernethy A.B., Fundamental movement skills testing in children with cerebral palsy, Disability & Rehabilitation. 2011, Early Online.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P., Abernethy A.B. and Rotor E.R., Physical activity measurement instruments for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2010, 52 (10): 908-916.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P. and Abernethy A.B., Physical activity measurement using MTI (Actigraph) among children with cerebral palsy, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010, 91: 1283-1290.
Capio C.M., Sit H.P. and Abernethy A.B., Physical activity measurement using MTI (Actigraph) for children with CP, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010, 91 (8): 1283-1290.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Ho D.S.Y., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C. and Ho K.S., Development and validation of measures to study the effects of the built environment on walking in Hong Kong older adults. , Health Research Symposium 2010: Improving Health and Recognising Excellence, Hong Kong.. 2010.
Cerin E., Macfarlane D.J., Sit H.P., Johnston J.M., Chow K.L., Chan W.M., Cheung M.C., Ho D.S.Y. and Ho K.S., Relationships of perceived neighborhood built environment and walking for different purposes in Hong Kong Older Adults, Age-friendly cities with cooperation and participation conference. University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2010.
Cerin E., Sit H.P., Cheung M.C., Ho D.S.Y., Lee L.C.J. and Chan W.M., Reliable and valid NEWS for Chinese seniors: measuring perceived neighborhood attributes related to walking., International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2010, 7: 84.
Chen S.H., Sit H.P. and Ha A., Adapted physical activity in Hong Kong, 12th International Symposium of Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise, Solo, Central Java, Indonesia. 2010.
O’Driscoll M.P., Brough P., Kalliath T., Siu O.L., Riley D., Sit H.P., Timms C. and Lo D., Work-life balance: A model and new measure validated in Australia, New Zealand and China/Hong Kong, 9th Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference, Brisbane, Australia. 2011.
Sit H.P., Lo D., Brough P., O’Driscoll M.P., Kalliath T., Siu O.L. and Timms C., Association between work and family characteristics and sleep problems and psychological strain: Do partners and children matter?, 9th Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference, Brisbane, Australia. 2011.
Sit H.P., Board Director, International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity. 2010.
Sit H.P., Board Director, International Symposium for Adapted Physical Activity. 2011.
Sit H.P., Lam W.K. and McKenzie T.L., Children’s use of electronic games: Choices of game mode and challenge levels, International Journal of Pediatrics. 2010.
Sit H.P., Contribution of special school environments to physical activity in children, Invited speech, Winter Institute, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong. 2010.
Sit H.P., Lam W.K. and McKenzie T.L., Direct observation of children’s preferences and activity levels during interactive and on-line electronic games, Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 2010, 7: 484-489.
Sit H.P., Member of Editoral Board, Hong Kong Recreation Review. 2010.
Sit H.P., Member of Editoral Board, Japanese Journal of Adapted Sport Science. 2010.
Sit H.P., Member of Editorial Board, Hong Kong Recreation Review. 2011.
Sit H.P., Member of Editorial Board, Japanese Journal of Adapted Sport Science. 2011.
Sit H.P., Member, Curriculum Development Council Committee on Physical Education, Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government. 2011.
Sit H.P., Member, Curriculum Development Council Committee on Physical Education, Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government. 2010.
Sit H.P., Newsletter Editor, International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity. 2010.
Sit H.P., Newsletter Editor, International Symposium for Adapted Physical Activity. 2011.
Sit H.P., McKenzie T.L., Cerin E. and McManus A.M., Physical activity for children in special school environment, Health Research Symposium - Improving Health and Recongnising Excellence. 2010.
Sit H.P., Program Validation Panel Member and Academic Committee, Master of Physical Education and Sport Training, HKU SPACE in collaboration with Beijing Sport University. 2011.
Sit H.P., Vice-president, Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise. 2011.
Siu O.L., Lu J.F., Brough P., Lu C.Q., Bakker A.B., Kalliath T., O’Driscoll M.P., Philips D.R., Chen W.Q. and Sit H.P., Role resources and work-family enrichment: The role of work engagement, Journal of Vocational Behavior. 2010, 77: 470-480.
Timms C., Brough P., O’Driscoll M.P., Kalliath T., Siu O.L., Sit H.P. and Lo D., Work-family enrichment, conflict and work engagement, 9th Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference, Brisbane, Australia. 2011.


Researcher : Tse CYA

List of Research Outputs

Tse C.Y.A., Masters R.S.W., Whitehill T.L. and Ma E.P.M., Investigating the use of analogy in speech motor learning, Faculty of Education Postgraduate Research Conference. The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 11 December. 2010.


Researcher : Tse MA

List of Research Outputs

Tse M.A., McManus A.M. and Masters R.S.W., Trunk muscle endurance tests: Effect of trunk posture on test outcome, Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2010, 24,: 3464-3470.


Researcher : Wilson RM

List of Research Outputs

Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Malhotra N.D., Ngo K. and Masters R.S.W., A comparison of evaluation, time pressure and multi-tasking as stressors of psychomotor operative performance, Surgery. 2011, 149: 776-782.
Wilson R.M., Poolton J.M., Malhotra N.D., Ngo K. and Bright E., Development and validation of a surgical workload measure: The SURG-TLX, World Journal of Surgery. 2011, 35: 1961-1969.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Hu Y., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Implicit motor learning promotes neural efficiency during laparoscopy, Surgical Endoscopy. 2011.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Neural co-activation as a yardstick of implicit motor learning and the propensity for conscious control of movement, Biological Psychology. Elsevier, 2011, 87: 66-73.


Researcher : Yu CW

Project Title:Development and Validation of Physical Fitness Test for recruitment of the posts of Station Officer / Ambulance Officer / Fireman / Ambulanceman in the Fire Services Department – An extension part of the project “Development and Validation of Annual Physical Fitness Assessment for all Fire and Ambulance Personnel in the Fire Services Department”
Investigator(s):Yu CW, McManus AM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government - General Award
Start Date:11/2009
Completion Date:12/2010




Researcher : Zhu F

List of Research Outputs

Canal-Bruland R., Zhu F., van der Kamp G.J. and Masters R.S.W., Target-directed visual attention is a prerequisite for action-specific perception, Acta Psychologica. Elsevier, 2011, 136: 286-289.
Zhu F., Maxwell J.P., Hu Y. and Masters R.S.W., EEG coherence between the verbal-analytical region (T3) and the motor-planning region (Fz) increases under stress in explicit motor learners but not implicit motor learners. , Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S139-S139.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Hu Y., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Implicit motor learning promotes neural efficiency during laparoscopy, Surgical Endoscopy. 2011.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Neural co-activation as a yardstick of implicit motor learning and the propensity for conscious control of movement, Biological Psychology. Elsevier, 2011, 87: 66-73.


Researcher : Zhu F

List of Research Outputs

Canal-Bruland R., Zhu F., van der Kamp G.J. and Masters R.S.W., Target-directed visual attention is a prerequisite for action-specific perception, Acta Psychologica. Elsevier, 2011, 136: 286-289.
Zhu F., Maxwell J.P., Hu Y. and Masters R.S.W., EEG coherence between the verbal-analytical region (T3) and the motor-planning region (Fz) increases under stress in explicit motor learners but not implicit motor learners. , Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S139-S139.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Hu Y., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Implicit motor learning promotes neural efficiency during laparoscopy, Surgical Endoscopy. 2011.
Zhu F., Poolton J.M., Wilson R.M., Maxwell J.P. and Masters R.S.W., Neural co-activation as a yardstick of implicit motor learning and the propensity for conscious control of movement, Biological Psychology. Elsevier, 2011, 87: 66-73.


Researcher : van der Kamp GJ

Project Title:On the development of implicit and explicit learning processes: Prism adaptation in 6- to 12- year-old children
Investigator(s):van der Kamp GJ, Maxwell JP, Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:10/2005


Project Title:Expertise in visual perception: Exploring the role of action
Investigator(s):van der Kamp GJ, Abernethy AB, Jackson RC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2006


List of Research Outputs

Canal-Bruland R., Zhu F., van der Kamp G.J. and Masters R.S.W., Target-directed visual attention is a prerequisite for action-specific perception, Acta Psychologica. Elsevier, 2011, 136: 286-289.
De Wit M.M., van der Kamp G.J. and Masters R.S.W., Delayed pointing movements to masked Müller-Lyer figures are affected by target size but not the illusion, Neuropsychologia. Elsevier, 2011, 49: 1903-19090.
Masters R.S.W., Poolton J.M. and van der Kamp G.J., Regard and perceptions of size in soccer: Better is bigger, Perception. 2010, 39: 1290-1295.
Shim J., Masters R.S.W., Poolton J.M. and van der Kamp G.J., The effect of goalkeepers adopting Müller-Lyer postures, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. USA, 2010, 32: S128-S128.


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