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Personal profile
Qualifications:
B.Sci.(University of Hong Kong),
M.Soc.Sci. (Hong Kong Baptist University),
MSci. (Boise State University),
Ph.D. (Hong Kong Baptist University)
Grant record
External
- Examining Hong Kong Older Adult’s intention in Esports participation, Using Theory of Planned Behaviors. (Early Career Scheme, Principal investigator, HK$593,325, 2023-2024)
- The effectiveness of supervised group-based walking program on physical, psychological and social outcomes among older adults: A randomized controlled trail. (Health and Medical Research Fund, Principal investigator, HK$1,311,080, 2023-2024)
- HKJC Youth Sports Development Programme through Empowering Coaching. (Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Principal investigator, HK$10,010000, 2021-2023)
- Fitness level of people using wheelchair in Hong Kong. (Funding from Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth, Principal investigator, HK$120000, 2021-2022)
- Changes in health behaviors in a result of the COVID-19 pandemic among Hong Kong older adults. (Research Development Fund, HKBU, Co-investigator, HK$135000, 2021-2022)
- Promoting healthy ageing through light volleyball (LVB) promotion in Hong Kong and Mainland China. (Research Impact Fund, 2019-2024, Principal investigator, $7,400,556)
- A Study of Development of Esports in Hong Kong. (Public Policy Research Funding, HKSAR government 2019-2020, Co-investigator, HK$570,415)
- Activity/Walking in Hong Kong Older Adults: A Qualitative Study. (Faculty Research Grant, HKBU, 2018-2019, Principal investigator, HK$148,600)
- Residential physical and social environment on daily walking behavior of older adults in Hong Kong – A multi-level longitudinal study. (GRF 2016-2018, Co-investigator, HK$791,820)
- Promoting Light Volleyball among people using wheelchair in Hong Kong. (Knowledge Transfer Partnership Project, HKBU, 2017-2019, Principal investigator, HK$90,000)
- Impacts of the residential physical and social environment on daily walking behavior of older adults in Hong Kong. (Public Policy Research Funding, HKSAR government, 2015-2016, Principal investigator, HK$ 499,878)
- Promoting Light Volleyball among middle aged and older adults in Hong Kong. (Knowledge Transfer Partnership Project, HKBU, 2015-2015, Principal investigator, HK$89,676)
- Development and initial validation of the Goal Content Questionnaire for Physical Activity. (Faculty Research Grant, HKBU, 2015-2015, Co-investigator, HK$149,220)
Internal
- Promoting sitting light volleyball (SLVB) to people with physical disabilities: developing teaching kit and training of lay trainers. (Knowledge Transfer Funds, EdUHK, HK$99,956, 2022-2023)
- Esport and exergaming in Hong Kong middle-aged and older adults: a qualitative study. (Seed Funding Grant, EdUHK, Principal investigator, HK$124867, 2021-2022)
- Physical activity among different populations. (Start-up Grant, EdUHK, Principal investigator, HK$80000, 2020-2021)
- Esports intervention in healthy older adults in Hong Kong: A pilot study. (Funding support to GRF proposal, EdUHK, 2021-2022, Principal investigator, HK$80000)
- The Design and Production of Sportswear and Accessories for People with Physical Disabilities. (Knowledge Transfer Funds, EdUHK, 2021-2022, Principal investigator, HK$99478)
Consultation
- Tung Chung innovative sports and outdoor adventure camp project. (Hong Kong Playground Association for HKJC project, 2016-2019, $200000)
- I - sports project: a sports project for creating lifelong positive values. (Hong Kong Playground Association for HKJC project, 2016-2019, $200000)
Research interests
Environmental correlates to physical activity (especially walking), light volleyball, sitting light volleyball (adapted physical activity), Physical activity promotion and measurement in older adults and people with physical disabiltities
Teaching Interests
PES6252 Theory and Practice of Sports Coaching
PES6258 Sports Marketing and Business Management
PES1273 Physical Activity and Health Promotion
PES1274 Sports Management and Development
External Appointments
- Community Sports Committees of the Sports Commission, 1 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2024
- Management Committee member, Hong Kong Paralympians Fund, Social Welfare Department, 2023-2025
- Guest speaker, Foundation Para Sports Coaching Course, Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
- Vocational Rehabilitation Service Advisory Committee member, Richmond Fellowship of Hong Kong, 8 Dec 2022 – 7 Dec 2023
- Moderator, Associate degree program in Sport and Recreation Studies, HKBU, 2022 –
- Asia committee member, Australasian Society of Physical Activity, 2020 -
- External examiner, HKCT Institute of Higher Education (2022-2026)
- External reviewer, SAHK Institute of Rehabilitation Practice (2020 - 2022)
- Light Volleyball expert in China Light Volleyball teacher class at Beijing Sport University (Feb, 2019 - )
- Technical Advisor of industry consultative networks, Employees Retraining Board (Sept 2018- Mar 2025)
- Executive committee member of Light Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China (2015 - )
- Executive committee of Measurement & Evaluation Council, SHAPE America (2012 - )
- School manager of St Antonius Primary School (2021-2025)
- Chapter Convenor of the Education University of Hong Kong Wofoo Leaders' Network (2020-2024)
- Project Management Committee of "District Health Centre (DHC) Express, Sai Kung District Community Centre
Professional information
Patents
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Date of application: 1/11/2022
A Garment for Sports or Activities
A Garment For Sports Or Activities
Date of application: 25/11/2022
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Examining Hong Kong Older Adult’s intention in Esports participation, Using Theory of Planned Behaviors
01/01/23 → 31/12/23
Project: Research project
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The effectiveness of supervised group-based walking program on physical, psychological and social outcomes among older adults: A randomized controlled trail.
LEUNG, K. M., WONG, M. Y. C., Chung, P. K. & Thøgersen-Ntoumani, C.
01/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research project
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HKJC Youth Sports Development Programme through Empowering Coaching
LEUNG, K. M., CHAN, K. M., TAM, S. M. S., TSE, C. Y. A. & CHAN, C. Y.
01/06/21 → 31/05/24
Project: Research project
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Promoting Healthy Ageing Through Light Volleyball (LVB) Promotion in Hong Kong and Mainland China
LEUNG, K. M., Chung, P. K., Chan, W. K., Ransdell, L., Siu, M. F., Sun, P., Yang, J. J. & Chen, T. C.
01/06/19 → 30/11/24
Project: Research project
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Examine the Needs of People with Disabilities Regarding their Sportwear and Accessories
LEUNG, K. M. & CHAN, K. M.
15/06/21 → 14/06/22
Project: Research project
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Designing an eSports intervention for middle-aged and older adults in Hong Kong: Social marketing approach
LEUNG, K. M. & CHU, W., Apr 2023, In: PLoS One. 18, 4, e0284504.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
Open Access -
eSports participation among Hong Kong middle-aged and older adults: A qualitative study
LEUNG, K. M. & CHU, W., Jan 2023, In: Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies. 2023, 6798748.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Investigation of Hong Kong students’ Esports participation intentions using the theory of planned behavior approach: A structural equation model
CHUNG, P-K., OU, K., WONG, M. Y. C., LAU, K-L. & LEUNG, K. M., 2022, In: Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies. 2022, 6405085.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
Open Access -
Neighborhood as a place to foster generalized trust among young adults in Hong Kong
LAI, A. H. Y., LEUNG, K. M., CHAN, C. K. Y., LAM, W. T. L., SO, C. T. Y. & LAU, W. S. Y., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Community Psychology. 50, 5, p. 2163-2176Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
Prizes
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Bronze Medal
LEUNG, Ka Man 梁家文 (Recipient), CHAN, Ka Man (Recipient) & ONG, Hiu To (Recipient), Apr 2023
Prize: Prizes / Awards