We seek to examine participation motivation for physical activity and exercise, and determine the associations of
physical activity with motor and cognitive function and psychosocial health outcomes among children and adolescents
with disabilities or special educational needs (SEN).
We aim to conduct high quality evidence-based multi-disciplinary research that makes significant scholarly
contributions in the application of and translational knowledge leading to demonstrated impacts on children with SEN
in the field.
Themes
Exercise and Sport Psychology
Participation motivation for exercise and sport
Psychological well-being and cognitive function
Physical Activity and Motor Skill Performance
Physical activity and sedentary behavior in children and adolescents with special educational needs
Physical activity and motor skill interventions and associated health outcomes
Key Projects
Physical activity intervention on motor and cognitive functions and psychosocial outcomes of children with developmental coordination disorder
School-based physical activity intervention on cognitive and mental health in Hong Kong adolescents with and without special educational needs