INSTITUTE OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE



Researcher : Abernethy AB

List of Research Outputs

Wong W.L.T., Abernethy A.B. and Masters R.S.W., Instructions influence response to the Chinese version of the Movement-Specific Reinvestment Scale in community-dwelling older adults, In: Kentaro Shimokado , Geriatrics & Gerontology International. 2015.


Researcher : Barnett A

List of Research Outputs

Barnett A., Cerin E., ZHANG J., Sit C.H.P., Johnston J.M., Cheung M.M.C. and Lee R.S.Y., Associations between the neighbourhood environment characteristics and physical activity in older adults with specific types of chronic conditions: The ALECS cross-sectional study, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2016, 13(1): 53.


Researcher : CHENG TYY

List of Research Outputs

Fong S.M., Guo X., CHENG T.Y.Y., Liu K.P.Y., Tsang W.W.N., YAM T.T.T., Chung L.M.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., A Novel Balance Training Program for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Medicine. 2016, 95: e3492.
Fong S.M., CHOW C.C., CHENG T.Y.Y., LEUNG C.Y., YAM T.T.T., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Cardiovascular health in children with developmental coordination disorder, 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine and the 10th Across the Strait Scientific Conference on Cardiovascular Science. 2015.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., CHENG T.Y.Y., Wong J.Y.H., Yu Y.T.E., CHOW C.C., Chak Y.T.C., Chan I.K.Y. and Chung L.M.Y., Effects of Ving Tsun Chinese martial art training on upper extremity muscle strength and eye-hand coordination in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults: A pilot study, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016.
Fong S.M., Wong J.Y.H., Yu Y.T.E., CHENG T.Y.Y., Chak Y.T.C., Chan I.K.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Effects of Ving Tsun Chinese martial art training on upper limb muscle strength and eye-hand coordination in older adults, 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2016.
Fong S.M., Guo X., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Liu K.P.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Functional Movement-Power Training for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Macfarlane D.J., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Yu Y.T.E. and Ng S.S.M., Mental Attention is associated with Motor Performance in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Tsang W.W.N., CHENG T.Y.Y., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Validity of a single-channel electroencephalographic device in children with developmental coordination disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.


Researcher : CHOW CC

List of Research Outputs

CHOW C.C., Fong S.M., Chung J., Chung L., Ma A. and Macfarlane D.J., Inferior balance strategy is associated with insufficient training experience but not with injury history in rugby players, 2016 Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS) & 13th International Forum of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery (IFOSMA) Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., CHOW C.C., CHENG T.Y.Y., LEUNG C.Y., YAM T.T.T., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Cardiovascular health in children with developmental coordination disorder, 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine and the 10th Across the Strait Scientific Conference on Cardiovascular Science. 2015.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., CHENG T.Y.Y., Wong J.Y.H., Yu Y.T.E., CHOW C.C., Chak Y.T.C., Chan I.K.Y. and Chung L.M.Y., Effects of Ving Tsun Chinese martial art training on upper extremity muscle strength and eye-hand coordination in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults: A pilot study, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016.


Researcher : Capio CM

Project Title:Exploring the use of implicit motor learning strategies by therapists of children with intellectual disability
Investigator(s):Capio CM, Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:08/2014
Completion Date:01/2016


Project Title:Physical activity promotion for children with Down Syndrome: A contemporary motor skills approach
Investigator(s):Capio CM, Hui HSK, Poolton JM, Macfarlane DJ, Tse MA, Joe GM, Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2015
Completion Date:08/2016


Project Title:Errorless motor learning: a systematic review
Investigator(s):Capio CM, Wong WLT
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:09/2015
Completion Date:11/2015


Project Title:Research to Practice 2016; Personality and Footwear: reinvestment influences stepping behavior with shoe modifications/Physical activity participation of youth with Down Syndrome: knowledge base for program development
Investigator(s):Capio CM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:04/2016


List of Research Outputs

Capio C.M., Article editor, Sage Open. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Wilson R.M. and Masters R.S.W., Movement specific reinvestment and allocation of attention by older adults during walking, Cognitive Processing – International Quarterly of Cognitive Science. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity To Consciously Control Movements Predicts Foot Placement And Quiet Standing Performance In Older Adults, The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity to consciously control movements predicts foot placement and quiet standing performance in older adults, 14th FEPSAC Congress, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.


Researcher : Cerin E

Project Title:IPEN Adolescent: lnternational Studv of Built Environments and Physical Activity
Investigator(s):Cerin E
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:University of California - General Award
Start Date:08/2012


Project Title:Understanding the relative contribution and interactive effects of psychological, social and environmental correlates of physical activity, sedentary behaviours and dietary behaviours in Hong Kong adolescents
Investigator(s):Cerin E, Lai PC, Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:09/2012


List of Research Outputs

Kerr J.W.C., Emond J., Badland H., Reis R., Sarmiento O., Carlson J., Sallis J., Cerin E., Cain K., Conway T., Schofield G., Macfarlane D.J., Christiansen L., Van Dyck D., Davey R., Aguinaga-Ontoso I., Salvo D., Sugiyama T., Owen N., Mitáš J. and Natarajan L., Perceived Neighborhood Environmental Attributes Associated with Walking and Cycling for Transport among Adult Residents of 17 Cities in 12 Countries: The IPEN Study, Environmental Health Perspectives. 2015.
Larsen R.N., Kingwell B.A., Robinson C., Hammond L., Cerin E., Shaw J.E., Healy G.N., Hamilton M.T., Owen N. and Dunstan D.W., Breaking up of prolonged sitting over three days sustains, but does not enhance, lowering of postprandial plasma glucose and insulin in overweight and obese adults, Clinical Science. 2015, 129: 117-127.
Lee C.F., Ho J.W.C., Fong D.Y.T., Macfarlane D.J., Cerin E., Lee A.M., Leung S., Taylor A. and Cheng K.K., Effects of Dietary and Physical Activity Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Survivors, In: Wan Chong Hua, 2nd World Chinese Quality of Life Conference cum 7th National Quality of Life Conference. 2016, 73.
Van Dyck D.J., Cerin E., De Bourdeaudhuij I., Salvo D.J., Christiansen L.B., Macfarlane D.J., Owen N., Mitas J., Troelsen J., Aguinaga-Ontoso I.D., Davey R., Reis R., Sarmiento O.L., Schofield G., Conway T.L. and Sallis J.F., Moderating effects of age, gender and education on the associations of perceived neighborhood environment attributes with accelerometer-based physical activity: The IPEN adult study, Health and Place. Elsevier, 2015, 7 (36): 65-73.


Researcher : Chan DKC

Project Title:Meta-analysis and systematic review of the psychology of health and safety behaviours
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Learn-to-Swim Pilot Project: Coach Workshops, Baseline Survey, Project Assessment and Evaluation
Investigator(s):Chan DKC, Macfarlane DJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:02/2016


Project Title:British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences Conference; Why Students Are Not Motivated to Study After-­School? A Cross-Cultural Application of the Trans-­Contextual Model in UK, China, and Pakistan
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:04/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chan D.K.C., Zhang X., Fung H.H. and Hagger M.S., Affect, Affective Variability, and Physical Health: Results from a Population-Based Investigation in China, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 2015, 23(4): 438-446.
Chan D.K.C., Editorial Board Member, Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 2016.
Chan D.K.C., Editorial Board Member, Stress and Health. 2015.
Chan D.K.C., Ivarsson A., Stenling A., Yang S. .X., Chatzisarantis N. .L. .D. and Hagger M. .S., Response-Order Effects in Survey Methods: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Study in the Context of Sport Injury Prevention, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 2015, 37: 666-673.


Researcher : Chan KCD

Project Title:Meta-analysis and systematic review of the psychology of health and safety behaviours
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Learn-to-Swim Pilot Project: Coach Workshops, Baseline Survey, Project Assessment and Evaluation
Investigator(s):Chan DKC, Macfarlane DJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:02/2016


Project Title:British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences Conference; Why Students Are Not Motivated to Study After-­School? A Cross-Cultural Application of the Trans-­Contextual Model in UK, China, and Pakistan
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:04/2016


List of Research Outputs

Chan K.C.D., Yang S.X., Takeshi H., Sultan S., Xing S., Chatzisarantis N.L.D. and Hagger M.S., In-lecture learning motivation predicts students’ motivation, intention, and behaviour for after-lecture learning: Examining the trans-contextual model across universities from UK, China, and Pakistan, Motivation and Emotion. 2015, 39: 908-925.
Zhang C., Si G., Duan Y., Lyu Y., Keatley D. and Chan K.C.D., The effects of mindfulness training on beginners' skill acquisition in dart throwing: A randomized controlled trial, Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2016, 22: 279-285.


Researcher : FAN M

List of Research Outputs

FAN M. and Wong W.L.T., The effect of implicit error-based training on sensorimotor performance in simulated deficient visual perception during adaption of human reaching movement, 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging: "Science and Aging: An Era of Discovery". 2016.


Researcher : Fong SM

Project Title:The Potential Effects Of Qigong Training On Relieving The Side Effects Of Cancer Treatments In Nasopharyngeal Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study
Investigator(s):Fong SM, Masters RSW, Tse MA
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:11/2013
Completion Date:10/2015


Project Title:Enhancing neuromuscular performance and central nervous system plasticity through functional movement-power training to improve balance strategies in children with developmental coordination disorder: A randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Fong SM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Randomised controlled trial of Qigong training programme to alleviate arm oedema, reduce shoulder impairment, improve body balance and quality of life in community-dwelling breast cancer survivors
Investigator(s):Fong SM, Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:ISPRM2016 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress; Mental Attention is associated with Motor Performance in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder/Functional Movement-Power Training for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial/Lower limb muscle reflex contraction latency, peak force and movement control in children with developmental coordination disorder/Task-Specific Balance Training for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial/Direction-specific impairment of stability limits and falls in children with developmental coordination disorder
Investigator(s):Fong SM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Bae Y.H., Kim Y.H. and Fong S.M., Comparison of heart rate reserve-guided and ratings of perceived exertion-guided methods for high-intensity robot-assisted gait training in patients with chronic stroke – Focused on the motor function and gait ability, Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2016, 32: 119-126.
CHOW C.C., Fong S.M., Chung J., Chung L., Ma A. and Macfarlane D.J., Inferior balance strategy is associated with insufficient training experience but not with injury history in rugby players, 2016 Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS) & 13th International Forum of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery (IFOSMA) Congress. 2016.
Chung L.M.Y. and Fong S.M., Cross-sectional exploration on feeding practices of feeders towards preschoolers' picky eating behaviors, Journal of Nutritional Medicine and Diet Care. 2016, 1: 009.
Chung L.M.Y., Fong S.M., Law Q.P.S., Ma A.W.W., Chow L.P.Y. and Chung J.W.Y., Theoretical examination of behavioural feedback in the application of teledietetics on weight reduction, Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 2016, 22: 252-259.
Fong S.M., Guo X., CHENG T.Y.Y., Liu K.P.Y., Tsang W.W.N., YAM T.T.T., Chung L.M.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., A Novel Balance Training Program for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Medicine. 2016, 95: e3492.
Fong S.M., LEUNG C.Y. and Luk W.S., A specific Tai Chi Qigong training program for survivors of nasopharyngeal cancer, Sixth Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and First Colloquium on Chronic Illness Care. 2016.
Fong S.M., An application study with novel balance training program for children with developmental coordination disorder , International Rehabilitation Canton Forum 2016. 2016.
Fong S.M., CHOW C.C., CHENG T.Y.Y., LEUNG C.Y., YAM T.T.T., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Cardiovascular health in children with developmental coordination disorder, 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine and the 10th Across the Strait Scientific Conference on Cardiovascular Science. 2015.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Cheng Y.T.Y., Zhang J., Chung L.M.Y., Chow G.C.C., Chak Y.T.C., Chan I.K.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Comparison between smartphone pedometer applications and traditional pedometers for improving physical activity and body mass index in community-dwelling older adults, Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2016, 28: 1651-1656.
Fong S.M., Core muscle activation during TRX suspension exercises with and without Kinesio Taping in adults: Implications for chronic low back pain rehabilitation, The 6th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum. 2015.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Guo X., Wang Y., Chung R.C.K., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Deficits in lower limb muscle reflex contraction latency and peak force are associated with impairments in postural control and gross motor skills of children with developmental coordination disorder: A cross-sectional study , Medicine. 2015, 94: e1785.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Chung L.M.Y., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Direction-specific impairment of stability limits and falls in children with developmental coordination disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Chung L.M.Y., Ki W.Y., Chow L.P.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Direction-specific impairment of stability limits and falls in children with developmental coordination disorder: Implications for rehabilitation, Gait & Posture. 2016, 43: 60-64.
Fong S.M., Wong J.Y.H., Yu Y.T.E., CHENG T.Y.Y., Chak Y.T.C., Chan I.K.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Effects of Ving Tsun Chinese martial art training on upper limb muscle strength and eye-hand coordination in older adults, 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2016.
Fong S.M., Guo X., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Liu K.P.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Functional Movement-Power Training for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Healthy Aging through Ving Tsun Martial Exercises - What is the Evidence? , Physiolink, Hong Kong Physiotherapists' Union. 2015, 23-25.
Fong S.M., Chu S.K.W., Lau W.W.F., Doherty I. and Hew K.F.T., Incorporating Wiki technology to facilitate BSc (Exercise and Health) students’ collaborative learning in a traditional research method and statistics course, Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education Conference - Learner Wellbeing Across the Continuum. 2015.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Guo X., Wang Y., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Lower limb muscle reflex contraction latency, peak force and movement control in children with developmental coordination disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Macfarlane D.J., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Yu Y.T.E. and Ng S.S.M., Mental Attention is associated with Motor Performance in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Tsang W.W.N., Cheng Y.T.Y., Ki W.Y., Ma A.W.W. and Macfarlane D.J., Single-channel electroencephalographic recording in children with developmental coordination disorder: Validity and influence of eye blink artifacts, Journal of Novel Physiotherapies. 2015, 5: 1000270.
Fong S.M., Guo X., Liu K.P.Y., Ki W.Y., Louie L.H.T., Chung R.C.K. and Macfarlane D.J., Task-Specific Balance Training Improves the Sensory Organisation of Balance Control in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomised Controlled Trial, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 20945.
Fong S.M., Guo X., Liu K.P.Y., Ki W.Y., Louie L.H.T., Chung R.C.K. and Macfarlane D.J., Task-Specific Balance Training for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Ma A.W.W. and Chung J.W.Y., Use of video versus real-life demonstration in teaching functional anatomy, Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education Conference - Learner Wellbeing Across the Continuum. 2015.
Fong S.M. and Ma A.W.W., Using pedometer to enhance daily physical activity among university students, Communities of Practice Team HKIEd, e-Health Promotion @ HKIEd. Hong Kong Institute of Education, 2015, 50-53.
Fong S.M. and Macfarlane D.J., Using smartphone pedometer technology for increasing physical activity of older adults, International Behavioral Health Conference (BeHealth 2016). 2016.
Fong S.M., Tsang W.W.N., CHENG T.Y.Y., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Validity of a single-channel electroencephalographic device in children with developmental coordination disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Video demonstration versus real life demonstration in health education. , Communities of Practice Team HKIEd, e-Health Promotion @ HKIEd. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Education, 2015, 12-14.
Fong S.M., Ving Tsun Martial Art for Health (1) Understanding Siu Lim Tao. Hong Kong, Systech Technology & Publications Ltd, 2016.
Fong S.M., Ving Tsun and Health, Rotary Club of Causeway Bay District 3450 meeting. 2015.
LEUNG C.Y. and Fong S.M., Breastfeeding mothers’ perceptions on breast milk donation in Hong Kong, The 6th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum. 2015.
LEUNG C.Y. and Fong S.M., Effects of Qigong training on quality of life (QOL) and psychological health in breast cancer survivors: A review, Global Breast Cancer Conference 2016.
Mellecker R.R., Fong S.M., Macfarlane D.J., ZHANG J.H. and Wu K.M., Comparison of musculoskeletal strength and body composition of Hong Kong Chinese rugby players, dragon boat paddlers and controls, Journal of Athletic Enhancement. 2016, 5: 2.
Ng S.S.M., Au K.K.C., Chan E.L.W., Chan D.O.M., Keung G.M.Y., Lee J.K.Y., Kwong P.W.H. and Fong S.M., Acceleration and deceleration distances for measuring walking speed in stroke rehabilitation, 9th World Congress for Neurorehabilitation. 2016.
Ng S.S.M., Lau B.K.C., Law G.T.C., Wom C.W.K. and Fong S.M., The sideway walk test for assessing people with chronic stroke, 9th World Congress for Neurorehabilitation. 2016.
Ng S.S.M., Fong S.M., Chan W.L.S., Hung B.K.Y., Chung R.K.S., Chim T.H.T., Kwong P.W.H., Liu T.W., Tse M.M.Y. and Chung R.C.K., The sitting and rising test for assessing people with chronic stroke, Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2016, 28: 1701-1708.
Shiu C.H., Ng S.S.M., Kwong P.W., Liu T.W., Tam E.W. and Fong S.M., Timed 3600 Turn Test for Assessing People with Chronic Stroke, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2016, 97: 536-544.
Tse C.Y.A., Fong S.M., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Effects of Different Motor Learning Instructions on Motor Skill acquisition: A Pilot Study of Rope Skipping Training For Children, The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.. 2015.


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 Support 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 Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2008




Researcher : Joe GM

List of Research Outputs

Lin J., Chan K.W., Lee H.M.E., Chang W.C., Tse M.A., Su W.W., Sham P.C., Hui C.L.M., Joe G.M., Chan C.L.W., Khong P.L., So K.F., Honer W. and Chen E.Y.H., Aerobic Exercise and Yoga Improve Neuro-Cognitive Function in Women with Early Psychosis: Effects of a Randomized Controlled Trial, NPJ Schizophrenia. 2015.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan N.T.Y., Tse M.A. and Joe G.M., Agreement between bioelectrical impedance and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in assessing fat, lean and bone mass changes in adults after a lifestyle intervention, Journal of Sports Sciences. 2015, 1-6.
Tang Y.M.J., Wong G.H.Y., Luo H.A.O., Lau M.Y., Joe G.M., Tse M.A. and Lum T.Y.S., Gender Difference In Bone Mineral Density, Cardiovascular Fitness, And Muscle Strength In Adults With Down Syndrome, The Geological Society of America 68th Annual Scientific Meeting. 2015, 55: 850.


Researcher : LEUNG CY

List of Research Outputs

Fong S.M., LEUNG C.Y. and Luk W.S., A specific Tai Chi Qigong training program for survivors of nasopharyngeal cancer, Sixth Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and First Colloquium on Chronic Illness Care. 2016.
Fong S.M., CHOW C.C., CHENG T.Y.Y., LEUNG C.Y., YAM T.T.T., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Cardiovascular health in children with developmental coordination disorder, 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine and the 10th Across the Strait Scientific Conference on Cardiovascular Science. 2015.
LEUNG C.Y. and Fong S.M., Breastfeeding mothers’ perceptions on breast milk donation in Hong Kong, The 6th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum. 2015.
LEUNG C.Y. and Fong S.M., Effects of Qigong training on quality of life (QOL) and psychological health in breast cancer survivors: A review, Global Breast Cancer Conference 2016.


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: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:IPEN (Adult) International Study of Built Environment, physical Activity and Obesity
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:University of California - General Award
Start Date:09/2011


Project Title:Developing and testing the reliability and validity of a portable digital body-image dissatisfaction application for health professionals
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ, Lee AM, Mellecker RR
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:American College of Sports Medicine 2016 Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine®, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Energy Balance; Development and Reliability of a Novel iPad-based Application to Rapidly Assess Body Image
Investigator(s):Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016
Completion Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

CHOW C.C., Fong S.M., Chung J., Chung L., Ma A. and Macfarlane D.J., Inferior balance strategy is associated with insufficient training experience but not with injury history in rugby players, 2016 Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS) & 13th International Forum of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Surgery (IFOSMA) Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Guo X., CHENG T.Y.Y., Liu K.P.Y., Tsang W.W.N., YAM T.T.T., Chung L.M.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., A Novel Balance Training Program for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Medicine. 2016, 95: e3492.
Fong S.M., CHOW C.C., CHENG T.Y.Y., LEUNG C.Y., YAM T.T.T., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Cardiovascular health in children with developmental coordination disorder, 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine and the 10th Across the Strait Scientific Conference on Cardiovascular Science. 2015.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Cheng Y.T.Y., Zhang J., Chung L.M.Y., Chow G.C.C., Chak Y.T.C., Chan I.K.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Comparison between smartphone pedometer applications and traditional pedometers for improving physical activity and body mass index in community-dwelling older adults, Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2016, 28: 1651-1656.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Guo X., Wang Y., Chung R.C.K., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Deficits in lower limb muscle reflex contraction latency and peak force are associated with impairments in postural control and gross motor skills of children with developmental coordination disorder: A cross-sectional study , Medicine. 2015, 94: e1785.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Chung L.M.Y., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Direction-specific impairment of stability limits and falls in children with developmental coordination disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Chung L.M.Y., Ki W.Y., Chow L.P.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Direction-specific impairment of stability limits and falls in children with developmental coordination disorder: Implications for rehabilitation, Gait & Posture. 2016, 43: 60-64.
Fong S.M., Wong J.Y.H., Yu Y.T.E., CHENG T.Y.Y., Chak Y.T.C., Chan I.K.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Effects of Ving Tsun Chinese martial art training on upper limb muscle strength and eye-hand coordination in older adults, 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2016.
Fong S.M., Guo X., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Liu K.P.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Functional Movement-Power Training for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Ng S.S.M., Guo X., Wang Y., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Lower limb muscle reflex contraction latency, peak force and movement control in children with developmental coordination disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Macfarlane D.J., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Yu Y.T.E. and Ng S.S.M., Mental Attention is associated with Motor Performance in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Tsang W.W.N., Cheng Y.T.Y., Ki W.Y., Ma A.W.W. and Macfarlane D.J., Single-channel electroencephalographic recording in children with developmental coordination disorder: Validity and influence of eye blink artifacts, Journal of Novel Physiotherapies. 2015, 5: 1000270.
Fong S.M., Guo X., Liu K.P.Y., Ki W.Y., Louie L.H.T., Chung R.C.K. and Macfarlane D.J., Task-Specific Balance Training Improves the Sensory Organisation of Balance Control in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomised Controlled Trial, Scientific Reports. 2016, 6: 20945.
Fong S.M., Guo X., Liu K.P.Y., Ki W.Y., Louie L.H.T., Chung R.C.K. and Macfarlane D.J., Task-Specific Balance Training for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M. and Macfarlane D.J., Using smartphone pedometer technology for increasing physical activity of older adults, International Behavioral Health Conference (BeHealth 2016). 2016.
Fong S.M., Tsang W.W.N., CHENG T.Y.Y., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Validity of a single-channel electroencephalographic device in children with developmental coordination disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Kerr J.W.C., Emond J., Badland H., Reis R., Sarmiento O., Carlson J., Sallis J., Cerin E., Cain K., Conway T., Schofield G., Macfarlane D.J., Christiansen L., Van Dyck D., Davey R., Aguinaga-Ontoso I., Salvo D., Sugiyama T., Owen N., Mitáš J. and Natarajan L., Perceived Neighborhood Environmental Attributes Associated with Walking and Cycling for Transport among Adult Residents of 17 Cities in 12 Countries: The IPEN Study, Environmental Health Perspectives. 2015.
Lee C.F., Ho J.W.C., Fong D.Y.T., Macfarlane D.J., Cerin E., Lee A.M., Leung S., Taylor A. and Cheng K.K., Effects of Dietary and Physical Activity Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Survivors, In: Wan Chong Hua, 2nd World Chinese Quality of Life Conference cum 7th National Quality of Life Conference. 2016, 73.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan N.T.Y., Tse M.A. and Joe G.M., Agreement between bioelectrical impedance and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in assessing fat, lean and bone mass changes in adults after a lifestyle intervention, Journal of Sports Sciences. 2015, 1-6.
Macfarlane D.J., Invited Keynote (1 hr) Body composition analysis in athletes – current issues, NATIONAL ELITE TRAINING SEMINAR: HK Sports Institute, HK. 2015.
Mellecker R.R., Fong S.M., Macfarlane D.J., ZHANG J.H. and Wu K.M., Comparison of musculoskeletal strength and body composition of Hong Kong Chinese rugby players, dragon boat paddlers and controls, Journal of Athletic Enhancement. 2016, 5: 2.
Van Dyck D.J., Cerin E., De Bourdeaudhuij I., Salvo D.J., Christiansen L.B., Macfarlane D.J., Owen N., Mitas J., Troelsen J., Aguinaga-Ontoso I.D., Davey R., Reis R., Sarmiento O.L., Schofield G., Conway T.L. and Sallis J.F., Moderating effects of age, gender and education on the associations of perceived neighborhood environment attributes with accelerometer-based physical activity: The IPEN adult study, Health and Place. Elsevier, 2015, 7 (36): 65-73.
ZHANG J.H., Macfarlane D.J. and Sobko T., Feasibility of a Chest-worn accelerometer for physical activity measurement, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2016.


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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2004


List of Research Outputs

Poolton J.M., Zhu F.F., Malhotra N., Leung G.K.K., Fan K.M.J. and Masters R.S.W., Multitask training promotes automaticity of a fundamental laparoscopic skill without compromising the rate of skill learning, Surgical Endoscopy. 2016, Epub on 2016-01-07.
Tse C.Y.A., Fong S.M., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Effects of Different Motor Learning Instructions on Motor Skill acquisition: A Pilot Study of Rope Skipping Training For Children, The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.. 2015.
Tse C.Y.A., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Motor learning in older populations: The effect of different instructions, 14th FEPSAC Congress, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Wilson R.M. and Masters R.S.W., Movement specific reinvestment and allocation of attention by older adults during walking, Cognitive Processing – International Quarterly of Cognitive Science. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity To Consciously Control Movements Predicts Foot Placement And Quiet Standing Performance In Older Adults, The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity to consciously control movements predicts foot placement and quiet standing performance in older adults, 14th FEPSAC Congress, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.
Wong W.L.T., Abernethy A.B. and Masters R.S.W., Instructions influence response to the Chinese version of the Movement-Specific Reinvestment Scale in community-dwelling older adults, In: Kentaro Shimokado , Geriatrics & Gerontology International. 2015.


Researcher : McManus AM

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 Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2002


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




Researcher : Mellecker RR

List of Research Outputs

Mellecker R.R., Fong S.M., Macfarlane D.J., ZHANG J.H. and Wu K.M., Comparison of musculoskeletal strength and body composition of Hong Kong Chinese rugby players, dragon boat paddlers and controls, Journal of Athletic Enhancement. 2016, 5: 2.
Suen Y.N., Cerin E., Huang W. and Mellecker R.R., Measures of environmental correlates of physical activity for urban Chinese preschool-aged children: development and reliability, Sage Open. 2015, Jul-Sept 2015: 1-8.


Researcher : Poolton JM

Project Title:Examining multi-task training of surgical skills
Investigator(s):Poolton JM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2013


Project Title:Using wireless electroencephalography (EEG) to investigate psychomotor efficiency of surgical specialists and trainees
Investigator(s):Poolton JM, Fan KMJ, Leung GKK, Masters RSW, Zhu FF
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2013


List of Research Outputs

Poolton J.M., Zhu F.F., Malhotra N., Leung G.K.K., Fan K.M.J. and Masters R.S.W., Multitask training promotes automaticity of a fundamental laparoscopic skill without compromising the rate of skill learning, Surgical Endoscopy. 2016, Epub on 2016-01-07.


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 Fund 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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2010


Project Title:Physical Activity Opportunities for Children with Disabilities in Special School Environments
Investigator(s):Sit HP
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011




Researcher : Sobko T

Project Title:Connecting to Nature: Promoting healthy lifestyle (physical activity and diet) in preschool children in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Sobko T
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Child's physical activity and eating habits at home - how to involve, educate and empower the domestic worker - developing and testing an intervention
Investigator(s):Sobko T
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Gallant Ho Experiential Learning Fund Award Scheme
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Eportfolio - a tool for reflective, autonomous learning: evaluation and further development.
Investigator(s):Sobko T, Churchill D, Bridges SM
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:International Congress Pediatrics; PLAYTIME, HEALTHY FEEDING AND NATURE EXPERIENCES IN HONG KONG PRE-SCHOOLERS. EVALUATION OF THE PILOT STUDY “PLAY&GROW”.
Investigator(s):Sobko T
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

ZHANG J.H., Macfarlane D.J. and Sobko T., Feasibility of a Chest-worn accelerometer for physical activity measurement, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2016.


Researcher : Tse CYA

Project Title:Physical exercise participation of community-dwelling older adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tse CYA, Wong WLT, Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2015
Completion Date:08/2015


Project Title:FEPSAC 2015 The 14th European Congress of Sports Psychology; Effects of different motor learning instructions on motor skill acquisition: A pilot study of rope skipping training for children/Motor learning in older populations: The effect of different instructions
Investigator(s):Tse CYA
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2015
Completion Date:07/2015


List of Research Outputs

Tse C.Y.A., Wong W.L.T. and Lee P.H., Effect of low intensity exercise on physical and cognitive health in older adults: a systematic review, In: Roger Olney, Sports Medicine - Open. 2015.
Tse C.Y.A., Fong S.M., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Effects of Different Motor Learning Instructions on Motor Skill acquisition: A Pilot Study of Rope Skipping Training For Children, The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.. 2015.
Tse C.Y.A., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Motor learning in older populations: The effect of different instructions, 14th FEPSAC Congress, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity To Consciously Control Movements Predicts Foot Placement And Quiet Standing Performance In Older Adults, The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity to consciously control movements predicts foot placement and quiet standing performance in older adults, 14th FEPSAC Congress, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.


Researcher : Tse MA

List of Research Outputs

Lin J., Chan K.W., Lee H.M.E., Chang W.C., Tse M.A., Su W.W., Sham P.C., Hui C.L.M., Joe G.M., Chan C.L.W., Khong P.L., So K.F., Honer W. and Chen E.Y.H., Aerobic Exercise and Yoga Improve Neuro-Cognitive Function in Women with Early Psychosis: Effects of a Randomized Controlled Trial, NPJ Schizophrenia. 2015.
Macfarlane D.J., Chan N.T.Y., Tse M.A. and Joe G.M., Agreement between bioelectrical impedance and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in assessing fat, lean and bone mass changes in adults after a lifestyle intervention, Journal of Sports Sciences. 2015, 1-6.
Tang Y.M.J., Wong G.H.Y., Luo H.A.O., Lau M.Y., Joe G.M., Tse M.A. and Lum T.Y.S., Gender Difference In Bone Mineral Density, Cardiovascular Fitness, And Muscle Strength In Adults With Down Syndrome, The Geological Society of America 68th Annual Scientific Meeting. 2015, 55: 850.
Wong T.Y.H., Tam W.M., Wong P.L.C., Tse M.A., Chau P.H., Leung S.H.I. and Leung Y.M.A., From the lens of older adults with diabetes or hypertension: Barriers and facilitators to physical activities through Photovoice, Poster presented at the 6th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum. Hong Kong, China, 10-11 December 2015.


Researcher : UIGA L

List of Research Outputs

UIGA L., Best Research Postgraduate Student Publication Awards - Publication: "Uiga, L., Cheng, K.C., Wilson, M.R., Masters, R.S.W. & Capio, C.M. (2015). Acquiring visual information for locomotion by older adults: A systematic review. Ageing Research Reviews, 20, 24-34.", Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong. 2016.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Wilson R.M. and Masters R.S.W., Movement specific reinvestment and allocation of attention by older adults during walking, Cognitive Processing – International Quarterly of Cognitive Science. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity To Consciously Control Movements Predicts Foot Placement And Quiet Standing Performance In Older Adults, The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity to consciously control movements predicts foot placement and quiet standing performance in older adults, 14th FEPSAC Congress, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.


Researcher : Wilson RM

List of Research Outputs

UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Wilson R.M. and Masters R.S.W., Movement specific reinvestment and allocation of attention by older adults during walking, Cognitive Processing – International Quarterly of Cognitive Science. 2015.


Researcher : Wong TWL

Project Title:Examining Movement Specific Reinvestment and the Effects of Dual-task Training and Analogy learning on Walking by Older Fallers in Hong Kong: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Development of the Simplified Pilates Exercise Programme for Prevention of Falls in Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Tse CYA, Macfarlane DJ, Liang KTK
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:International Society for Posture & Gait Research (ISPGR) World Congress 2015; From neurophysiology to cognitive psychology: How does anxiety influence the regulation of posture and gait? /The relationships among fear of falling, conscious motor processing, balance ability and risk of falling in older adults: Implications for rehabilitation
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015
Completion Date:07/2015


Project Title:Examining conscious motor processing and the role of internal and external attention focus instructions on muscle efficiency and gait parameters during walking by older adults at risk of falling in Hong Kong: Implications for rehabilitation.
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Examining the role of external and internal attention focus instructions during rehabilitative walking training on real-time conscious motor processing by older adults at risk of falling in Hong Kong – a pilot study
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Capio CM, Zhu FF
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Wong WLT

Project Title:Examining Movement Specific Reinvestment and the Effects of Dual-task Training and Analogy learning on Walking by Older Fallers in Hong Kong: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Masters RSW
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Development of the Simplified Pilates Exercise Programme for Prevention of Falls in Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Tse CYA, Macfarlane DJ, Liang KTK
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:International Society for Posture & Gait Research (ISPGR) World Congress 2015; From neurophysiology to cognitive psychology: How does anxiety influence the regulation of posture and gait? /The relationships among fear of falling, conscious motor processing, balance ability and risk of falling in older adults: Implications for rehabilitation
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015
Completion Date:07/2015


Project Title:Examining conscious motor processing and the role of internal and external attention focus instructions on muscle efficiency and gait parameters during walking by older adults at risk of falling in Hong Kong: Implications for rehabilitation.
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Examining the role of external and internal attention focus instructions during rehabilitative walking training on real-time conscious motor processing by older adults at risk of falling in Hong Kong – a pilot study
Investigator(s):Wong WLT, Capio CM, Zhu FF
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

FAN M. and Wong W.L.T., The effect of implicit error-based training on sensorimotor performance in simulated deficient visual perception during adaption of human reaching movement, 11th International Symposium on Healthy Aging: "Science and Aging: An Era of Discovery". 2016.
Lee K.F., Mok Y.T., Wong W.L.T., Kan W.L., O H.H., Wong C.M., Yip W.T., Liu K.C., Tsoi T.Y., Lam H.L., Chan C.Y., Chui K.W. and Leung Y.Y.C., Physiotherapy Service Review on Stroke Rehabilitation in Geriatrics Day Hospital of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Hospital Authority Convention 2016.
Mok Y.T., Leung Y.Y., Chui K.W., Wong C.M. and Wong W.L.T., Effectiveness of Physiotherapy Program on Fall Rehabilitation in Geriatric Day Hospital of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital Scientific Conference 2015.
Ng A.F.T., Leung C.Y.Y., Yuen J.P.M., Liu Y.M., Yau W.W.M., Ling J.W.Y., Yeung M.T.H., Yeung O.Y.Y. and Wong W.L.T., Robot-Assisted Gait Training in Individuals with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series, Princess Margaret Hospital Scientific Conference 2015.
Tse C.Y.A., Wong W.L.T. and Lee P.H., Effect of low intensity exercise on physical and cognitive health in older adults: a systematic review, In: Roger Olney, Sports Medicine - Open. 2015.
Tse C.Y.A., Fong S.M., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Effects of Different Motor Learning Instructions on Motor Skill acquisition: A Pilot Study of Rope Skipping Training For Children, The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.. 2015.
Tse C.Y.A., Wong W.L.T. and Masters R.S.W., Motor learning in older populations: The effect of different instructions, 14th FEPSAC Congress, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Wilson R.M. and Masters R.S.W., Movement specific reinvestment and allocation of attention by older adults during walking, Cognitive Processing – International Quarterly of Cognitive Science. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity To Consciously Control Movements Predicts Foot Placement And Quiet Standing Performance In Older Adults, The 14th European Congress of Sport Psychology, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.. 2015.
UIGA L., Capio C.M., Wong W.L.T., Tse C.Y.A., Wilson M.R. and Masters R.S.W., Propensity to consciously control movements predicts foot placement and quiet standing performance in older adults, 14th FEPSAC Congress, Bern, Switzerland, 14-19 July 2015.
Wong W.L.T., Abernethy A.B. and Masters R.S.W., Instructions influence response to the Chinese version of the Movement-Specific Reinvestment Scale in community-dwelling older adults, In: Kentaro Shimokado , Geriatrics & Gerontology International. 2015.
Young W., Carpenter M., Hollands M. and Wong W.L.T., Symposium Presentation, In: International Society for Posture & Gait Research (ISPGR) World Congress 2015, From neurophysiology to cognitive psychology: How does anxiety influence the regulation of posture and gait? / The relationships among fear of falling, conscious motor processing, balance ability and risk of falling in older adults: Implications for rehabilitation. 2015.


Researcher : YAM TTT

List of Research Outputs

Fong S.M., Guo X., CHENG T.Y.Y., Liu K.P.Y., Tsang W.W.N., YAM T.T.T., Chung L.M.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., A Novel Balance Training Program for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Medicine. 2016, 95: e3492.
Fong S.M., CHOW C.C., CHENG T.Y.Y., LEUNG C.Y., YAM T.T.T., Ki W.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Cardiovascular health in children with developmental coordination disorder, 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Medicine and the 10th Across the Strait Scientific Conference on Cardiovascular Science. 2015.
Fong S.M., Guo X., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Liu K.P.Y. and Macfarlane D.J., Functional Movement-Power Training for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.
Fong S.M., Macfarlane D.J., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T., Yu Y.T.E. and Ng S.S.M., Mental Attention is associated with Motor Performance in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, 10th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress. 2016.


Researcher : ZHANG JH

List of Research Outputs

Mellecker R.R., Fong S.M., Macfarlane D.J., ZHANG J.H. and Wu K.M., Comparison of musculoskeletal strength and body composition of Hong Kong Chinese rugby players, dragon boat paddlers and controls, Journal of Athletic Enhancement. 2016, 5: 2.
ZHANG J.H., Macfarlane D.J. and Sobko T., Feasibility of a Chest-worn accelerometer for physical activity measurement, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2016.


Researcher : Zhu F

Project Title:Examining prefrontal cortex activation during locomotion as a function of propensity for conscious monitoring and control of locomotor movements in older Hong Kong adults at risk of falling: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study
Investigator(s):Zhu FF, Wong WLT, Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Using non-invasive neuromodulation to expedite technical skills training in surgery
Investigator(s):Zhu FF
Department:Education Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Education Faculty Research Fund
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:Annual Brain Stimulation and Imaging Meeting, 2016; Effects of tDCS over motor related brain regions on technical skills training in surgery
Investigator(s):Zhu FF
Department:Education Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:06/2016


Project Title:Harnessing neuroplasticity to improve reading performance in Chinese using non-invasive neuromodulation
Investigator(s):Zhu FF, Ho CSH, Li H
Department:Education Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Zhu FF

Project Title:Examining prefrontal cortex activation during locomotion as a function of propensity for conscious monitoring and control of locomotor movements in older Hong Kong adults at risk of falling: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study
Investigator(s):Zhu FF, Wong WLT, Macfarlane DJ
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Using non-invasive neuromodulation to expedite technical skills training in surgery
Investigator(s):Zhu FF
Department:Education Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Education Faculty Research Fund
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:Annual Brain Stimulation and Imaging Meeting, 2016; Effects of tDCS over motor related brain regions on technical skills training in surgery
Investigator(s):Zhu FF
Department:Education Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:06/2016


Project Title:Harnessing neuroplasticity to improve reading performance in Chinese using non-invasive neuromodulation
Investigator(s):Zhu FF, Ho CSH, Li H
Department:Education Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


List of Research Outputs

Buszard T., Farrow D., Zhu F.F. and Masters R.S.W., The relationship between working memory capacity and cortical activity during performance of a novel motor task, Psychology of Sport & Exercise. . 2015.
Poolton J.M., Zhu F.F., Malhotra N., Leung G.K.K., Fan K.M.J. and Masters R.S.W., Multitask training promotes automaticity of a fundamental laparoscopic skill without compromising the rate of skill learning, Surgical Endoscopy. 2016, Epub on 2016-01-07.


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 Fund 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 Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2006




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