Traditional Chinese Version Simplified Chinese Version English Version Sitemap
News
Prof Amy Sau-Ching HA
Position: Professor and Chair of the Department
Address: G05 Kwok Sports Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, N.T., HONG KONG
Telephone: (852) 2609 6083
Email: sauchingha@cuhk.edu.hk




EDUCATION

BA (Fu-jen Catholic University, Taiwan),
MPE (Springfield College, USA),
PhD (Walden University, USA).

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Teacher Development, Critical Pedagogy, and Children Physical  Activity


    • RECENT FUNDED RESEARCH
    1. Principal Investigator, "Teaching Games for Understanding: What does it look like and how does it influence student-teachers' beliefs, intentions and actions in teaching - A Hong Kong Perspective."
      (Endowment Fund Research Grant, United College, CUHK)

    2. Principal Investigator, "Fostering Children's Moral Development through Physical Education with Olympism."
      (RGC Competitive Earmarked Research Grant)

    3. Principal Investigator, "Effects of a Health-related Curriculum, Teacher Development Programme, and Student Assessment on School Physical Education."
      (RGC Competitive Earmarked Research Grant)

    4. Principal Investigator, "Physical Education Teachers Development Programme - Workshops for PE Curriculum Leaders in Primary and Secondary Schools."
      (Education and Manpower Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government)

    5. Principal Investigator, "Comparison of Children's Sport Participation and Physical Activity Pattern in Hong Kong and Australia."
      (Endowment Fund Research Grant, United College, CUHK)

    6. Principal Investigator, "Effect of an In-service Teacher Development Programme on the Quality of School Physical Education."
      (District Teacher Network, Education Manpower Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government)

    7. Principal Investigator, "Physical Education Teachers Development Programme - Workshops for PE Curriculum Leaders in Primary Schools."
      (Education Department, Hong Kong SAR Government)

    8. Principal Investigator, "An Olympic Education Programme for Hong Kong, Canada, and Beijing School Children."
      (Mainline Research Scheme, CUHK)

    9. Principal Investigator, "Quality Assessment of Hong Kong Secondary School Physical Education: The Use of Self-Evaluation Approach and Performance Indicators."
      (Quality Education Fund, Hong Kong SAR Government)

    10. Principal Investigator, "The Jump Rope for Heart Project: An Education Programme for Hong Kong School Children."
      (Quality Education Fund, Hong Kong SAR Government)

    11. Co-Investigator, "Study on the Curriculum Reform 2008"
      (Education Bureau, HKSAR Government)

    12. Co-Investigator, "The Professional Lives of Hong Kong Primary School Physical Education Teachers"
      (Direct Grant, CUHK)

    13. Co-Investigator, "Developing an Outcomes-based Approach (OBA) for Learning and Teaching in Teacher Education"
      (Teaching Development Grants, CUHK)

    14. Co-Investigator, "Partnership for Improvement of Learning and Teaching (PILT) - Matching Fund"
      (Education and Manpower Bureau, HKSAR Government)

    15. Co-Investigator, "Production of Learning and Teaching Materials for the New Senior Secondary Physical Education Elective Curriculum"
      (Education and Manpower Bureau, HKSAR Government)

    16. Co-Investigator, "Building up Knowledge Sharing Communities for Teacher Professional Development: University, School, and HKedCity Partnership"
      (Quality Education Fund, HKSAR Government)

    RECENT PUBLICATIONS
    1. Ha, A.S., Macdonald, D., & Pang, B. (accepted). Parental Perspectives on Physical Activity in the lives of Hong Kong Chinese Children: The Interplay of Confucianism and Postcolonialism. Sport, Education, and Society.

    2. Ha, A.S., Abbott, R., Macdonald, D., & Pang, B. (accepted). Comparison of Perceived Support for Physical Activity and Physical Activity Related Practices of children and Young Adolescents in Hong Kong and Australia. European Physical Education Review.

    3. Ha, A.S. & Wang, C.L. (accepted). A Critical Review of Hong Kong Schoolsˇ¦ Physical Education ˇV 1984-2009. Educational Research Journal.

    4. Lonsdale, C., Sabiston, C.M., Raedeke, T.D., Ha, A.S. & Sum, R.K. (2009). Self-determined motivation and students' physical activity during structured physical education lessons and free choice periods. Preventive Medicine, 48, (1), 69-73.

    5. Ha, A.S., Wong, A.C., Sum, R.K. & Chan, W.K. (2008). Understanding Teachersˇ¦ Will Capacity to Accomplish Physical Education Curriculum Reform: The Implications for Teacher Development. Sport, Education, and Society, 13(1), 77-95.

    6. Ha, A.S., Wong, S.H., Chan, D.W., & Fishburne,G. (2006). Effects of a Skipping and Health Education Program among School Children in Hong Kong. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance, 42(1), 14-19.

    7. Ha, A.S., & Fishburne, G. (2006). The Role of the School in Promoting Healthy and Active Lifestyles among Hong Kong School Children. In D. Johns & K., Lindner (Ed). Physical Activity and Health of Hong Kong Youth, pp. 219-235. Hong Kong, The Chinese University Press.

    8. Johns, D.P., Ha, A.S., & Macfarlane, D.J. (2006). Raising activity levels as a health risk reduction intervention in Hong Kong children, Hong Kong Medical Journal, supplement 1,12 (2), 42-44.

    9. Ha, A.S., & Dou, Z. (2005). A Comparative Study of Olympic Education between Hong Kong and Beijing Children, China Sport Science, 25 (9), 24-28.

    10. Ha, A.S. Pang, A.C., Cheung, C.K. (2004). Perceptions of Physical Education Learning Environment of Hong Kong Children. International Journal of Eastern Sports and Physical Education, 2(1), 49-58.

    11. Ha, A.S., Lee, J.C., Chan, W.K., & Sum, R.K. (2004). Teachers' Perceptions of In-service Teacher Training to Support Curriculum Change in Physcial Education: The Hong Kong Experience. Sport, Education, and Society. 9(3), 421-438.

    12. Ha, A.S., Johns, D.P., & Shiu, E.S. (2003). Student's Perspective in the Design and Implementation of the Physical Education Curriculum. The Physical Educator. 60(4), 194-207.

    13. Ha, A.S., Chan, W.K. & Xu, B. (2003). Teacher Behaviors and Student Activity Levels in Secondary School Physical Education. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance, 39(3), 56-59.

    14. Ha, A.S., & Xu, B. (2002). Comparison of Physical Education Teachers' Value Orientations in Hong Kong and Shanghai. International Sports Studies. 24(1), 77-78.

    15. Ha, A.S. (2002). A Descriptive Study of Physical Education Teachers' Value Orientations in Hong Kong. Journal of Basic Education. 11(2), 55-73.

    16. Ha, A.S., Wong, S.H., Chan, W.K., & Morris, J. (2002). Effect of School-Based Rope Skipping and Nutrition Programs on Hong Kong School Children. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 73(1), (supplement), A68.

    17. Ha, A.S., Chan, W.K. & & Xu, B.L. (2002). Physical Education Teacher Behaviors and Student Motor Appropriate Time among Shanghai and Hong Kong Schools. Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Sport, and Dance, 38(4), 12-14.

    18. Ha, A.S., Johns, D.P., & Fung, W.M. (2001). Effect of Instructional Format on Appropriate Time in Motor Skills, Heart Rate Intensity and Exercise Enjoyment of Students. Educational Research Journal. 16(2), 239-255.

    19. Ha, A.S., & Johns,D.P. (2001). Quality Assessment of Hong Kong Secondary School Physical Education: An Educational Material Design for Physical Educator - A Handbook and VCD. The Chinese University Press.

    20. Ha, A.S. (2001). Relationship of Teacher Task Presentation and Student Learning Performance in Basketball. The Hong Kong Journal of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, 12, 52-63.

    PAPER PRESENTED IN CONFERENCES
    1. Ha, A.S., Abbott, R., Macdonald, D., & Pang B. (2009). Comparison of Sport Participation and Physical Activity Practices of Children in Hong Kong and Australia. The 20th Pan-Asian Congress of Sports & Physical Education, 15-16 October, Taipei.

    2. Ha, A.S., Lee, J.C., & Ren, H. (2009). Effect of Social Learning and Structural Developmental Strategies on Hong Kong Students: Sportpersonship and Pro-social Behaviour, AIESEP Specialist Symposium, 24-26 September 2009. Pensacola, Florida, United States of America.

    3. Ha, A.S., Butler, J.I., Pratt, D.D., & Collins, J.B. (2008). Teaching Games for Understanding: A study of Hong Kong Prospective Physical Education Teachers' Beliefs, Intentions, and Actions in Teaching. The 4th International Conference 2008 - Understanding Games: Enhancing Learning in Teaching and Coaching, 14-17 May 2008. Vancouver, Canada.

    4. Ha, A.S., Lee, J.C., & Ren, H. (2008). Students' Olympic knowledge and perceived sportspersonship in the development of a Hong Kong Chinese moral-based education program: A preliminary study. AIESEP World Congress, Sport pedagogy research, policy and practice: International perspectives in physical education and sports coaching, 21-24 January 2008. Sapporo, Japan.

    5. Ha, A.S., Chan, W.K., & Sum, R.K., & Johns, D. (2007). Effects of a Health-related Physical Education Curriculum, Teacher Development and Students Assessment on Childrenˇ¦s Fitness Level and their Exercise Enjoyment. The American College of Sports Medicines 54th Annual Meeting, May 30 ˇV June 2, 2007, New Orleans, United States of America.

    6. Ha, A.S., Chan, W.K., & Sum, R.K., & Johns, D. (2006). Effects of a Teacher Development Program and Student Assessment Scheme on Teachers' Value Orientation and Their Compatibility with the Physical Education Curriculum. AIESEP World Congress, Role of Physical Education and Sport in Promoting Physical Activity and Health, 5-8 July 2006, Finland.

    7. Ha, A.S., & Pang O.H. (2006). Sport Participation and Physical Activity Pattern of Hong Kong Children. AIESEP World Congress, Role of Physical Education and Sport in Promoting Physical Activity and Health, 5-8 July 2006, Finland.

    8. Ha, A.S., Chan, W.K., & Sum, R.K. (2005). Teacher Receptivity to Change in Physical Education and their Perceptions of an In-service Teacher Training Program. Developing Teacher Leadship and Education Partnership in the Face of Education Reform. Faculty of Education of CUHK, 40th Anniversary International Conference, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 2-3.

    9. Ha, A.S. (2004). Physical Education as a Key Learning Area of the Hong Kong School Curriculum Reform: Reflection and Resolution. The Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union - Education Changes in Turmoil: A Grounded Approach for the Ideals. March 17, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong.

    10. Ha, A.S., Keh, N.C., & Xu B.L. (2004). Value Orientation of Physical EducationTeachers: A Chinese Perspective. Pre-Olympic Congress - Sports Science Through the Ages Challenges in the New Millennium. Thessaloniki, Hellas, Greece. August 6-11.

    11. Ha, A.S., Cheung, C.K., & Wong, A.C. (2004). The Effect of Different Teaching Approaches of a Values-based Olympic Education Programme on the Moral Development of Hong Kong Children. Pre-Olympic Congress - Sports Science Through the Ages Challenges in the New Millennium. Thessaloniki, Hellas, Greece. August 6-11.

    COURSES TAUGHT
    Post-graduate Programme:
    • Current Issues in Sport
    • Guided Studies
    • Research Methods in Physical Education
    • Research Project
    • Teaching of Physical Education and Adapted Physical Activities
    Undergraduate Programme:
    • Adapted Physical Education and Sport
    • Pedagogy of Primary Physical Education
    • Pedagogy of Secondary Physical Education
    • Research Independent Project
    • Teaching Practice


    MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
    • American Association for Educational Research

    • American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

    • International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education

    • American College of Sports Medicine

    • International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance

    • Curriculum and Instruction Academy of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education

    • The Hong Kong Educational Research Association

    • The Hong Kong Primary Education Research Association

    • Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union

    HONOURS, AWARDS, AND LISTINGS
    • Outstanding Teacher (1999-2008), Department of Sports Science & Physical Education, Faculty of Education, CUHK

    • Outstanding Design (1996-97), Low Impact Aerobic Dance - School Based Curriculum Project Scheme, Education Department

    SUPERVISION OF HIGHER DEGREE THESES

    As a Major Supervisor
    • Qijing (PhD. 2009 - present)
      Inclusive Physical Education

    • Wang Lijuan Carrie (PhD. 2007 - present)
      Factors that Influence Pre-service Teachers' Perception and Application of Teaching Games for Understanding: A Constructvist Perspective

    • Blain, Benjamin Ralph (MEd. 2007 - present)
      Analysing Physical Education and Sport Instruction

    • Wong Choi Ki Clara (MEd. 2008 - present)
      Perceived Autonomy Support, Behavioral Regulations and Physical Activity Intention of University Students toward Regular Physical Education Courses

    • Pang On Hei Bonnie (MPhil. 2006-08)
      Parental Socialization into Childrenˇ¦s Sport Value and Participation: A Hong Kong's Perspective

    • Cheng Sau Han Yoki (MA. 2005-07)
      Difference of Achievement Orientations and Intrinsic Motivation among Secondary School Male and Female Athletes: A Case Study

    • Wong Kim-Fung Louis (MEd. 2004-06)
      Effects of a Sportsmanship Programme on Primary Children's Social Behaviour

    • Wong Chi-wing Ada (MPhil. 2003-05)
      Comparison of Beginning and Experienced Teachers' Receptivity and Concerns to Physical Education Curriculum Change

    • Cheung Muk-Yan Mike (MSc. 2003-05)
      Pedometer-determined Physical (ambulatory) Activity of Hong Kong Adolescents: Relationship with Body Composition Variables

    • Ng Chi-Ming (MSc. 2002-04)
      Physical Educators' Attitudes Toward Teaching Students with Disabilities

    • Cheung Ka-Yi Crystal (MPhil. 2001-03)
      Effects of a Moral Education Program on Hong Kong Primary School Physical Education

    • Pang Chi-Jing Agatha (MPhil. 1999-01)
      The effects of Standard and Modified Sports Equipment on Student Learning

    • Shiu Wing-Yi Ellen (MPhil. 1998-00)
      Comparison between Experience and Novice Physical Educators' Planning Decisions and Instructional Behaviours on Student Achievement

    • Law Kin-Tat Joseph (MEd. 1997-99)
      Extra-curricular Physical Activities in Hong Kong Junior Secondary School

    PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
    1. Associate Director (2003 - present), Centre for University and School Partnership, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. [ link ]

    2. Founder and President (1997 - present), Hong Kong Rope Skipping Association. [ link ]

    3. President, Asian Rope Skipping Federation (2008-present). [ link ]

    4. Director, Master of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. [ link ]

    5. Council Member, Olympic Education Commission, International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER.SD). [ link ]

    6. Executive Committee Member (Research and Development), Hong Kong Educational Research Association.
    7. Sector/Subject Specialist, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications.
    8. Council Member, Physical Educational Subject Committee, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority.
    9. Honorary Consultant, School of Professional and Continuing Studies, CUHK.
    10. Member, Assessment Working Group of the Chief Executive' Award for Teaching Excellence.
    Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    All rights reserved.