Dr. Gary Chow has joined the Department of Health and Physical Education in 2016 after his long working experience in other departments of the Education University of Hong Kong. He is one of the important and emerging knowledge leaders in physical education of Hong Kong who can generate knowledge that advances the field. He constantly communicates with the PE community, provided unique visions and even drives the community forward in the ever-changing education environment. He equipped the students, colleagues, and community with the ability to wisely use e-learning strategies and advanced technology in PE and sports science.

Research Interests

• Performance analysis
• Sports recovery
• Postural control
• Rugby science
• Sports Training
• Sports Coaching
• Technology in PE
• Generic skills and sports participation

Area(s) of Teaching Expertise

• Measurement and Assessment
• Sports Coaching
• Monitoring Exercise Intensity
• Strength and Conditioning
• Sport Psychology
• Sports Injury
• Physical Fitness
• Skills: Rugby, Volleyball

Course Subject Taught (Selected)

• PES2202E – Measurement and Statistics in Sports Science
• PES4169E – Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise
• PES5242C – Current Issues and Controversies in Hong Kong Physical Education
• PES5244C – New Technology in Sports and Physical Education
• PES6252E – Theory and Practice of Sports Coaching

Member of Professional Bodies

1 .2021 - 2022: Assessment Panel on Physical Education Key Learning Area: Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (CREATE) (2021/2022) -Member of the Assessment Panel

2. 2021 – 2022: Assessment Working Group (AWG) of Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2021/2022) - Members of AWG

3. 9/2021 – 8/2023 : Curriculum Development Council (CDC) Committee on Physical Education -Member of Curriculum Development Council (CDC) Committee

4. 2021 –Present: Executive Committee The University Sports Federation of Hong Kong (USFHK) -Member of Executive Committee

5. 2020 – Present: Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine & Sports Science (HKASMSS, 香港運動醫學及科學學會) - Commission Member (Strength & Conditioning Commission)

6. 2018 – Present: Hong Kong Physical Education Association (HKPEA, 香港學校體育學會) - Member of Executive Committee (Publication)

7. 2018 – Present: Christian & Missionary Alliance Sun Kei Primary School(基督教宣基會宣基小學) - PE PanelConsultant

8. 2018 – 2021: Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority - HKDSE Physical Education - Subject Committee Member

Member of Programme Validation / Revalidation Panels

1. External Assessor, New 2-Year Top-up Bachelor Degree Programme: Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Sports Management and Coaching Psychology, Institute of Policy Studies, Lingnan University, 2021/2022

2. Programme Validation Panel on Revalidation of Professional Diploma in Sports Management and Coaching Studies (QF Level 4) 2018/19, Hong Kong College of Technology, 2019