Chinese Name : 謝采揚

Andy obtained his BSc (Sports Science) and PhD (Speech Motor Learning) from the University of Hong Kong in 2008 and 2012 respectively. Then Andy worked as a cadet pilot of Cathay Pacific Airways in 2013 and back to academia as a post-docotoral fellow in the University of Hong Kong in 2014. He joined the Department of Health and Physical Education at the Hong Kong Institute of Education (now The Education University of Hong Kong) in Aug. 2015.

Andy’s primary research interest lies on the motor learning and impact of physical activity on psychological, cognitive and physical well-being in children with autism spectrum disorder.  Meanwhile, Andy’s secondary research interest is examining the effect of free-play on overall quality of life in typically developing children. He recently initiates a new research project on the investigation of free-play participation among school-aged children. His research goal is to propose a lighthouse parenting strategy as a reasonable approach to build success among children.

Scopus ID : 57052273200

ORCID : 0000-0002-6187-9499