Dr. Gary Chow has been a distinguished member of the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK, formerly known as the Hong Kong Institute of Education) since 2007, bringing a wealth of experience from various departments to his role in the Department of Health and Physical Education. Over the years, he has emerged as a leading figure in the field of physical education in Hong Kong, consistently driving advancements and making significant contributions to the discipline. Dr. Chow is deeply engaged with the physical education community, sharing his unique insights and fostering progress in an ever-evolving educational landscape. His commitment to sharing expertise and innovative ideas on learning and teaching has made him a respected and influential educator.

In November 2023, Dr. Chow was invited to present at the collaborative learning and teaching seminar titled "Adapting Authentic Assessment for Diverse Disciplines and Enhanced Learning Outcomes," jointly organized by EdUHK and Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). During the seminar, he shared his transformative journey, emphasizing the integration of AI technology, particularly speech-to-text, to revolutionize authentic assessment and micro-teaching practices in physical education. This innovative approach has empowered students, promoted collaboration, and significantly improved learning outcomes.

Dr. Chow’s exceptional teaching and dedication to promoting innovative and effective practices have earned him widespread recognition. In the 2020/21 academic year, he was honored with the FLASS Teaching Award. Additionally, he was appointed to the Assessment Panel on Physical Education Key Learning Area and the Assessment Working Group (AWG) for the Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (CEATE) in the 2021/22 academic year, further cementing his reputation as an expert in the field.

As a researcher, Dr. Chow has explored a wide range of topics, including postural control, performance analysis, sports training, and recovery. Recently, he has focused on leveraging technology in sports and physical education to address community needs. In the 2020/21 academic year, he was awarded the Early Career Scheme (ECS) Project Grant by the Research Grants Council (RGC) to support his study on remote exercise at home. In 2023/24, he secured his first General Research Fund (GRF) project from the RGC, which investigates the process of learning to cycle through a balance bike from the perspective of postural control. These grants highlight the excellence of his research and underscore the importance of competitive funding in advancing his academic contributions.

In addition to his research and teaching, Dr. Chow serves as the Associate Head of the Department of Health and Physical Education at EdUHK, overseeing learning and teaching initiatives. He also holds key roles in various academic and curriculum organizations, including serving as a school manager for primary schools, an executive committee member of academic organizations, and a member of the Curriculum Development Council. These positions allow him to apply his research findings to address practical societal needs in areas such as sports organizations, curriculum development, and physical education teaching. Through his innovative research, exceptional teaching, and leadership, Dr. Gary Chow continues to collaborate with professionals across different sectors to drive the development of the sports and physical education industry, leaving a lasting impact on the field."

周志清博士自2007年起加入香港教育大學（前身為香港教育學院），並在健康與體育學系擔任重要角色，為該系帶來了豐富的跨部門經驗。多年來，他成為香港體育教育領域的關鍵知識領袖，持續推動學科的發展並作出重要貢獻。周博士積極參與體育教育社群，分享獨到見解，並在不斷變化的教育環境中促進進步。他致力於與他人分享其專業知識及創新教學理念，深受業界尊重。

2023年11月，周博士獲邀出席由香港教育大學與香港浸會大學聯合舉辦的「跨學科真實評估與提升學習成效」協作教學研討會。在研討會上，他分享了自己的轉型歷程，重點介紹了如何運用人工智能技術，特別是語音轉文字技術，革新體育教育中的真實評估與微格教學實踐。這一創新方法不僅賦能學生，促進協作，更顯著提升了學習成效。

周博士的卓越教學及對推動創新與有效教學實踐的貢獻廣受認可。在2020/21學年，他榮獲「文理學院教學獎」（FLASS Teaching Award）。此外，他於2021/22學年被委任為體育學習領域評估小組成員及行政長官卓越教學獎（CEATE）評估工作小組（AWG）成員，進一步肯定了他的專業知識與貢獻。

作為一名研究者，周博士探索了多個領域，包括姿勢控制、表現分析、運動訓練及恢復等。近年，他專注於利用科技應對體育與運動教育中的社區需求。在2020/21學年，他獲得大學教育資助委員會研究資助局（RGC）「傑出青年學者計劃」（ECS）項目資助，支持其關於居家遠程運動的研究。2023/24學年，他成功獲得首個RGC「優配研究金」（GRF）項目，研究從姿勢控制角度探討通過平衡車學習騎行的過程。這些資助突顯了其研究的卓越性，並展示了競爭性資金對其學術發展的重要性。

此外，周博士現任香港教育大學健康與體育學系副系主任，負責學習與教學事務。他亦在多個學術及課程組織中擔任重要職務，包括擔任小學校董、學術組織執行委員會成員及課程發展議會成員。這些角色使他能夠將研究成果應用於解決實際社會需求，涵蓋體育組織、課程發展及體育教學等領域。透過其創新研究、卓越教學及領導才能，優配研究金持續與不同領域的專業人士合作，推動體育與運動教育行業的發展，為該領域留下深遠影響。

Projects / Research Works

• Chow, C.C.G., Louie, H.T.L., & Kong, Y.H. (2024). Profiling Elite Runners in Orienteering. Donation Project by Orienteering Association of Hong Kong, China. Project code: C1220. Project Period: 02/01/2025 to 31/12/2026. HK$140,000. (PI)
• Chow, C.C.G., Sun, F.H., & Mok, K.M. (2024). Balance Bike: An Evidenced Solution for Better Postural Stability and Control in Children. General Research Fund 2023–2024, Research Grants Council (RGC), HKSAR. Grant code: 18602223. Period: 01/01/24 to 31/12/26. HK$663,907. (PI).
• Chui, H.L., Chow, C.C., Fu, H., Yeung, C.H., Yu, L.H.P. (2024). Fusing Motion Capture with Generative Artificial Intelligence for Creating Pedagogical 3D Animated Stories. Fund for Innovative Technology-in-Education (FITE). UGC's Fund. Grant code: 05397. Period: 01/01/24 to 31/12/25. HK$1,000,000 (Co-I).
• Chow, C.C.G. (2022). Online SDT Informed Intervention Motivates Children to Exercise at Home: A RCT Study. Early Career Scheme 2021–2022, Research Grants Council (RGC), HKSAR. Grant code: 28602121. Period: 01/01/22 to 31/6/25. HK$685,964. (PI)
• Chow, C.C.G. & Ha, C.W.S. (2021). Teaching adults to ride a bike through a novel cycling task: Differences of electromyography activity, gait and posture between bikers and non-bikers on a balance bike. Seed Funding Grant 2020/21, Research and Development Office (RDO), Project code: RG70/2020-2021R. Period: 04/06/21 to 04/10/22. HK$124,410. (PI)
• Chow, C.C.G., Kam, W.K.K., & Sun, F.H.B (2021). Pilot and Feasibility Studies of Applying Remote Assessment in Physical Education (Active Learning Solutions Limited Donation: Project code: CB308 + Research Matching Grant Scheme, Research Grant Council (RGC): 1:1 Matching Ratio, HK$300,000). (PI)
• Sun, F.H.B, Yu C.W.C, Chow, C.C.G., Liu D., Wong H.S.S., Siu, M.F.P., Cooper, S., & Jenkins, D. (2021). Effect of game-based high-intensity interval training program on the executive function of children with ADHD: A randomized controlled trial. General Research Fund 2020–2021, Research Grants Council (RGC), HKSAR. Grant code: 18603120. Period: 01/01/21 to 30/06/23. HK$ 609,440 (Co-I)
• Chow, C.C.G. & Kam, W.K.K. (2019). EdU Touch Resource Pack-Phase 2. Knowledge Transfer Fund, Research and Development Office (RDO), Project code: KT-2019-2020-0014, HK$100,000. (PI)
• Chow, C.C.G. (2019). Movement Pattern of Touch Rugby: Comparison between National Players and Collegiate Players in Small Sized Games. Start-up Research Grant for Newly Recruited Assistant Professors, Research and Development Office (RDO), Project code: RG 58/2019-2020R; HK$30,000. (PI)
• Sun, F.H., Cooper, S., Li, C.X., Chow, C.C.G., Nevill, M., & Williams, R. (2018). A Comparison of the Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Cognitive Function and Cardiometabolic Health of Young People in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. 6/2018 – 6/2019. (EdUHK-Internal Research Grant; HK$199,248). (Co-I)

Learning and Teaching Relevant Projects

• Lee, C.K.J. (Advisor), Yung, W.H.K, Kam, W.K.K., Ho, C.S.M., Au, Y.Y.M., Lam, S.M.S., Leung, P.W.P., Louie, H.T.L., Chow, C.C.G. (Member and Subject Coordinator), Zhang, Q.P., Poon, K.K.E., & Tee, T.L.T. (2024). External Curriculum Review (ESR), Curriculum review on the subjects of Chinese language, mathematics and physical education and appraisal system analysis for St. Paul’s Co-educational College.
• Chow, C.C.G., Tse, C.Y.A., Sun, F.H.B., Kam, W.K.K., & Leung, K.M.C. (2024). SmartCourt – Digital Technology and Sports. CRAC Project. Project code: 03ACP. HK$2,275,750. (PI)
• Chow, C.C.G., & Ho Y.K.K. (2024). Real Programme – Curriculum Review. Project code: C1196. HK$90,000. (PI)
• Wong, L.Y.A., Chan, C.Y.R., Chan, K.M.C., Chow, C.C.G., Ho, Y.K.K., & Or, P.L. (2023). Integrating physical activity with music to enhance mental health and wellbeing. Faculty Funding Support on External Collaboration in Teaching Development 2023/2024. The Education University of Hong Kong. Grant code: 0310Y. HK$200,000 (Co-I).
• Wong, H.W.H., Chow, C.C.G., Chan, C.Y.R., & So, C.F.H. (2023). Empowering artificial intelligence assessment of skills proficiency test for pre-service teachers in physical education. Teaching Development Grant (TDG) (University-level), The Education University of Hong Kong. Grant code: T0270. HK$399,900. (PPS).
• Chow, C.C.G. (2022). Tackling Language – Curriculum Review. Project code: C1165. HK$120,000. (PI)
• Chow, G.C.C., Co-I: Kam K.W.K., Sun, F.H., Tse, A.C.Y. (2019). Promotion of STEM in PE to the Schools in Hong Kong. (EdUHK- Internal Research Grant; HK$443,200). (PI)

• Performance analysis
• Sports recovery
• Postural control
• Rugby science
• Sports Training
• Sports Coaching
• Technology in PE
• Self-Determination Theory
• 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)

For Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)

• PES3180C – Methods of Teaching in. Physical Education
• PES4268E – Honours Project I
• PES4270E – Capstone Project I

For PDP on New Paradigm of Learning and Teaching in Physical Education & PDP on STEAM in Physical Education

• PES5242C – Current Issues and Controversies in Hong Kong Physical Education
• PES5244C – New Technology in Sports and Physical Education

For Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management

• PES6252E – Theory and Practice of Sports Coaching
• PES6255E – Current Issues and Trends in Sports Coaching and Management

Member of Professional Bodies

Current

1. 7/2024 – Present: Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China (中國香港體適能總會) - Member of Education & Professional Development Committee

2. 2022 – Present: Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) Augment & Transition Working Group 

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

4. 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)

5. 2018 – Present: Hong Kong Physical Education Association (HKPEA, 香港學校體育學會) - Member of Executive Committee (Publication)

6. 2018 – Present: Christian & Missionary Alliance Sun Kei Primary School (基督教宣道會宣基小學) - PE Panel Consultant

Completed (Selected)

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

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

3. 2021 – 2022: Executive Committee The University Sports Federation of Hong Kong (USFHK) - Member of Executive Committee

4. 2018 – 2021: Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority - HKDSE Physical Education - Subject Committee Member

Member of Programme Validation / Revalidation Panels

1. Appointed Member on Self-Evaluation Panel, Programme Area Accreditation (PAA) in the area of Sports and Recreation Management (SRM), Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi), 2024
2. Chair of External Reviewer Panel, Rugby English Active Learning (REAL) Program, Rugby for Good (RFG, 欖球成長基金), 2024
3. Chair of External Reviewer Panel, Tackling Language with Kadoorie Foundation Project, The Hong Kong Rugby Union Community Foundation (HKRUCF, 香港欖球總會社區基金), 2022
4. 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
5. 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
6. Member, Programme Revalidation Team for Associate of Applied Science (Sports Coaching and Management) Programme which was successfully revalidated by the HKCAAVQ, 2009 and 2012
7. Member, Programme Validation Team for Associate of Education (Youth Leadership) Programme which was successfully validated by the External Reviewer invited by HKIEd, 2011