INSTITUTE OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE



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

Lee C.F., Ho J.W.C., Fong D.Y.T., Macfarlane D.J., Cerin E., Lee A.M., Leung S., Chan W.Y.Y., Leung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Chu N., Taylor A.J. and Cheng K.K., Dietary and physical activity interventions for colorectal cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial, Scientific Reports. 2018, 8: 5731.


Researcher : Chan DKC

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:Learning safety in sport: Developing a theory-driven intervention for promoting sport injury prevention among secondary school students
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:08/2016


Project Title:Developing an Evidence-Based Smartphone Application for Monitoring and Promoting Athletes' Awareness to Uninyentional Doping
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:World Anti-Doping Agency
Start Date:03/2017


Project Title:Building a theory-driven smartphone application for monitoring and promoting orthopaedic patients' motivation and adherence to medical regimen in Hong Kong: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Chan DKC, Macfarlane DJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:04/2017
Completion Date:10/2018


Project Title:BASES-FEBSAC Conference; Can Young Athletes Differentiate between Conditional and Unconditional Social Influence from Significant Others? An Answer from Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2017
Completion Date:11/2017


Project Title:Development and Validation of Perceived Social Influence Scale in Sport, Physical Activity, and Education Contexts
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2018
Completion Date:06/2019


Project Title:Developing an mHealth Platform for the Promotion of Public Awareness to Antimicrobial Resistance
Investigator(s):Chan DKC, Cheung CL, Churchill D
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:05/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chan D.K.C., Editorial Board Member, Stress and Health. 2017.
Chan D.K.C., Section Editor, In: , Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science. Taylor & Francis, 2017.


Researcher : Chan KCD

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:Learning safety in sport: Developing a theory-driven intervention for promoting sport injury prevention among secondary school students
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:08/2016


Project Title:Developing an Evidence-Based Smartphone Application for Monitoring and Promoting Athletes' Awareness to Uninyentional Doping
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:World Anti-Doping Agency
Start Date:03/2017


Project Title:Building a theory-driven smartphone application for monitoring and promoting orthopaedic patients' motivation and adherence to medical regimen in Hong Kong: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Investigator(s):Chan DKC, Macfarlane DJ
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:04/2017
Completion Date:10/2018


Project Title:BASES-FEBSAC Conference; Can Young Athletes Differentiate between Conditional and Unconditional Social Influence from Significant Others? An Answer from Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2017
Completion Date:11/2017


Project Title:Development and Validation of Perceived Social Influence Scale in Sport, Physical Activity, and Education Contexts
Investigator(s):Chan DKC
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2018
Completion Date:06/2019


Project Title:Developing an mHealth Platform for the Promotion of Public Awareness to Antimicrobial Resistance
Investigator(s):Chan DKC, Cheung CL, Churchill D
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:05/2018


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Fong SM

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
Completion Date:12/2017


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, Tian L
Department:Institute of Human Performance
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2015
Completion Date:07/2017


Project Title:A randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of adapted Taekwondo training on skeletal development and motor proficiency in pre-pubertal children with developmental coordination disorder
Investigator(s):Fong SM, Fong DYT, Tian L
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Helping children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD): A randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Fong SM, Hung YS, Fong DYT, Cheung CYA
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2017; EFFECTS OF SOCCER BOOT SOLE DESIGN AND PROPHYLACTIC ANKLE BRACING ON KNEE MUSCLE ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE OF SOCCER PLAYERS/LOWER LIMB MUSCLE STRENGTH IN CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER: A PILOT STUDY
Investigator(s):Fong SM
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:07/2017


List of Research Outputs

Fong S.M., Chung M.Y. .L.O.U.I.S.A., Bae Y.O.U.N.G.-.H.Y.E.O., Vackova D., Ma W.W. .A.I.D.A. and Liu P.Y., Neuromuscular Processes in the Control of Posture in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: Current Evidence and Future Research Directions, In: Dr. John Cairney, University of Toronto, Section: Disorders of Motor, Section Editor: Dr. Peter H. Wilson, Dr. Amanda Kirby, Springer Current Develomental Disorders Report. Springer, Springer Nature, 2018, 5 Issue 1: 43-45.


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 : 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


List of Research Outputs

Lee C.F., Ho J.W.C., Fong D.Y.T., Macfarlane D.J., Cerin E., Lee A.M., Leung S., Chan W.Y.Y., Leung I.P.F., Lam S.H.S., Chu N., Taylor A.J. and Cheng K.K., Dietary and physical activity interventions for colorectal cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial, Scientific Reports. 2018, 8: 5731.
Macfarlane D.J., Open-circuit respirometry: a historical review of portable gas analysis systems, European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2017, 1-18.


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




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 : 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




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: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:Play&Grow: Randomised Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Sobko T, Tse MA
Department:School of Biological Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:Promoting healthy eating and active playtime by connecting preschool children to nature: A randomised control trial
Investigator(s):Sobko T
Department:School of Biological Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:INFLAME Global network, 7th Annual workshop; Abstract Title: Improved eating habits and active playtime though connecting preschool children to nature: preliminary results of a randomized controlled trial.
Investigator(s):Sobko T
Department:School of Biological Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2018
Completion Date:04/2018


Project Title:Effect of nature intervention ‘Play&Grow’ RCT on Hong Kong 2-4 year old children – Can nature exposure change the gut microbiota?
Investigator(s):Sobko T, El-Nezamy HS, Chan CS
Department:School of Biological Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2018




Researcher : Tse MA

List of Research Outputs

Lin J.J., Geng X., Lee H.M.E., Chan K.W., Chang W.C., Hui C.L.M., Tse M.A., Chan C.L.W., Khong P.L. and Honer W.G., The Best e-Poster Award of the 26th European Congress of Psychiatry 2018, European Psychiatric Association (EPA). 2018.
Lin J.J., Geng X., Lee H.M.E., Chan K.W., Chang W.C., Hui C.L.M., Tse M.A., Chan C.L.W., Khong P.L. and Honer W.G., Yoga Reduces the Brain’s Amplitude of Low-Frequency Fluctuations in Patients with Early Psychosis, In: European Psychiatric Association, 26th European Congress of Psychaitry. 2018.


Researcher : Wong TWL

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
Completion Date:11/2017


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
Completion Date:06/2018


Project Title:Application of an expert design mobile app to promote fall prevention exercises in older adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2018


Project Title:An impact study of "The Effectiveness of Chronic Pain Treatment Exercises in Community
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:The Salvation Army
Start Date:04/2018




Researcher : Wong WLT

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
Completion Date:11/2017


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
Completion Date:06/2018


Project Title:Application of an expert design mobile app to promote fall prevention exercises in older adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2018


Project Title:An impact study of "The Effectiveness of Chronic Pain Treatment Exercises in Community
Investigator(s):Wong WLT
Department:School of Public Health
Source(s) of Funding:The Salvation Army
Start Date:04/2018




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
Completion Date:11/2017


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 for New Staff
Start Date:06/2016




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
Completion Date:11/2017


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 for New Staff
Start Date:06/2016




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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