Biography
Dr. O’Reilly is a Registered Nutritionist (Nutrition Society of Australia) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a member of the Research Group for Physical Activity and Sport Nutrition at CUHK. His research focuses on the nutritional and metabolic aspects of exercise, physical activity, health promotion and the innovative development of e-learning strategies. He has provided scientific services (incl. physiological assessment, nutrition & hydration consultation) to professional soccer teams in Hong Kong as well as to the riders at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. His teaching focuses on Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Research Methodologies and the theory and practice of various skill courses. He has published papers in numerous high-ranking academic journals and regularly presents his work at international academic conferences.
Research Interest
- Nutritional and metabolic aspects of exercise
- Physical activity and health promotion
Selected Publications (*denotes corresponding author)
- O’Meagher R, O’Reilly J, Ali A. The effect of different playing surfaces on soccer skill performance. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching 2021 doi: 10.1177/17479541211066393
- Poon ETC, O’Reilly J, Sheridan SE, Cai MM, Wong HSS. Markers of Bone Health, Bone-Specific Physical Activities, Nutritional Intake, and Quality of Life of Professional Jockeys in Hong Kong. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2018;28:440-446 [PDF]
- Dolan E, Swinton PA, Sale C, Healy A, O’Reilly J. Influence of adipose tissue mass on bone mass in an overweight or obese population: systematic review and meta-analysis Nutrition Reviews. 2017;75(10):858–870 [PDF]
- Wang J, Zhu Y, Jing J, Chen YJ, Mai J, Wong HSS, O'Reilly J, Ma L. Relationship of BMI to the incidence of hypertension: a 4 years’ cohort study among children in Guangzhou, 2007-2011. BMC Public Health 2015;15:782 [PDF]
- O'Reilly J, Sun F, Wong SH. Effect of carbohydrate beverage on soccer skill performance after sport-specific training. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness. 2013;11:95-101 [PDF]
- Sun F, O'Reilly J, Li L, Wong SH. Effect of the Glycemic Index of Pre-exercise Snack Bars on Substrate Utilization during Subsequent Exercise. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 2013;64(8):1001–1006. [PDF]
- O'Reilly J, Wong SH. The Development of Aerobic- and Skill-Assessment in Soccer. Sports Medicine 2012;42(12):1029-1040. [PDF]
- Wong, HSS, O'Reilly J. Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load: Their Application in Health & Fitness ACSM Journal of Health & Fitness. 2010;14(6):18-23. [PDF]
- O'Reilly J, Wong SH, Chen YJ. Glycemic Index, glycemic load and exercise performance. Sports Medicine2010;40(1):27-39. [PDF]
Courses Taught
- Exercise Physiology
- Sport Nutrition
- Research Methods
- Football: Theory & practice
Selected Honours and Awards
- Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Research Grants Council of Hong Kong 2010 – 2014
- Postgraduate Research Output Award The Chinese University of Hong Kong 2014
- Academic Conference Scholarship Hong Kong Nutrition Association 2014
Selected Professional Services
- Sports Science Consultant, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Physical Education Consultant, Renaissance College Hong Kong,
- Member, Nutrition Society of Australia
- Member, American College of Sports Medicine
- Member, European College of Sports Science
- Member, Hong Kong Nutrition Association
- Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association
