Biography
Professor Raymond SUM is the Founding President of the Chinese Physical Literacy Association (CPLA) and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong China (PFAHK). Raymond is also a Committee Member of Advocacy and Collaboration, and Ambassador of the International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA), and a Member of the Leadership Committee of the Physical Literacy Special Interest Group (PL SIG) of the Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA).
Raymond leads the Sports and Society Research Group, which focuses on examining physical literacy, its application to different populations, operationalizing physical literacy and assessment of the interventions of physical literacy on PE teachers’ professional development and students learning outcomes. He has published more than 100 publications including scientific papers, book chapters/books, and conference proceedings in the areas of physical literacy and PE teachers’ professional development.
Research Interests
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Physical literacy and its application to different populations
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Professionalization of PE teachers and their learning communities
Selected Publications (*denotes corresponding author)
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Li MH, Sit HP, Wong SH, Wing YK, Ng CK, Rudd J, Chow JY, Sum KWR*. Effects of a blended classroom-based intervention on aerobic fitness, motor skills, inhibition and daytime sleepiness among Hong Kong children. Frontiers in Public Health (Accepted).
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Sum KWR*, Wallhead T, Wang FJ, Choi SM, Li MH, Liu Y. Effects of teachers’ participation in continuing professional development on students’ perceived physical literacy, motivation and enjoyment of physical activity. Journal of Psychodidactics (Revista de Psicodidáctica) 2022; 27:2, 176-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psicoe.2022.05.003
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Ma RS, Sum KWR,* Li MH, Huang Y, Niu XL. Association between physical literacy and physical activity: A multilevel analysis study among Chinese undergraduates. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020; 17:7874. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17217874
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Choi SM, Sum KWR*, Leung FLE, Wallhead T, Morgan K, Milton D, Ha SCA, Sit HPC. Effect of sport education on students’ perceived physical literacy, motivation and physical activity levels in university required physical education: A cluster-randomized trial. Higher Education 2020; 81:1137-1155. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-020-00603-5
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Sum KWR, Whitehead M. Getting up close with Taoist – Chinese perspectives on physical literacy. UNESCO Prospects – Special Issue 2020; 50:141-150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11125-020-09479-w
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Sum KWR., Li MH, Choi SM, Huang Y, Ma RS. In/visible physical education and the public health agenda of physical literacy development in Hong Kong. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020; 17:3304. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17093304
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Sum KWR, Morgan K, Ma MSM, Choi SM. The influence of a customized continuing professional development programme on physical education teachers’ perceived physical literacy and efficacy beliefs. UNESCO Prospects – Special Issue 2021; 50:87-106. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11125-020-09471-4
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Sum KWR, Cheng CF, Wallhead T, Kuo CC, Wang FJ, Choi SM. Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument for Adolescents: A Further Validation of PPLI. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness 2018; 16:1, 26-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesf.2018.03.002
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Sum KWR, Wallhead T, Ha SCA, Sit HPC. Effects of Physical Education Continuing Professional Development on Teachers’ Physical Literacy and Self-Efficacy and Students' Learning Outcomes. International Journal of Educational Research 2018; 88:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2018.01.001
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Sum KWR, Ha ASC, Cheng CF, Chung PK, Yiu KTC, Kuo CC, Yu CK, Wang FJ. Construction and Validation of a Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument for Physical Education Teachers. PLoS ONE 2016; 11:5 e0155610. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0155610
Funded Research Grants/Community Projects as Principal Investigator (in the past five years)
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Physical Literacy Academy for Children and Youth (PLACY®). Sustainable Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (S-KPF), CUHK, 2022-2024
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Hong Kong Physical Education Teachers Conference 2021-2022. Education Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR, 2021-2022
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IntergenerationABILITY: Enhancement of Physical Literacy of Students with Disabilities and Older Baby Boomers in Hong Kong. Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund) & Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (KPF), CUHK, 2021-2022
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Effects of Physical Education Continuing Professional Development on Teachers’ Physical Literacy and Self-Efficacy and Students' Learning Outcomes. General Research Fund, Research Grant Committee, 2016-2018
Courses Taught
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Selected Topics in Sports Sociology
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Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity
Selected Honours and Awards
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Exemplary Teaching Award, Faculty of Education, CUHK, 2022-2013, 2019
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University Education Award (Teams), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 2019
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Excellence Oral Presentation (2012). International Conference on the Philosophy of Sport, 22-24 December 2012, Taiwan, ROC.
Selected Professional Services
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Founding President (2022- ). Chinese Physical Literacy Association, China.
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Managing Director (2022- ). Physical Literacy Academy for Children and Youth (PLACY), Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Chairman (2022-2025). Executive Committee of the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Member of Leadership Committee (2022- ). Physical Literacy Special Interest Group (PL SIG), Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA), Australia.
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Management Team Member and Ambassador (2019- ). International Physical Literacy Association, United Kingdom.
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Managing Editor (2022-2023). Special Issue (Cultural Perspectives on Physical Literacy) of the Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, Elsevier.
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Chairman (2016- ). Education and Recreation, Employees Retraining Board (ERB), Hong Kong SAR
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Vice President (2009- ). Hong Kong Rope Skipping Association China, Hong Kong SAR.
