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Prof Stephen Heung-Sang WONG
   
Address: G08 Kwok Sports Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, N.T., HONG KONG
Telephone: (852) 2609 6095
Email: hsswong@cuhk.edu.hk


EDUCATION

BEd (Hon) (Liverpool), MSc, PhD (Loughborough)

POSITIONS

  • Associate Dean        Faculty of Education, CUHK
  • Dean of Students      United College, CUHK
  • Professor                 Department of Sports Science and P.E., CUHK


    • RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Nutritional and metabolic aspects of exercise
  • Fluid replacement and exercise performance
  • Promotion of physical activity and health


    • RECENT PUBLICATIONS
    1. Wong, S.H., Chen, Y.J., Fung, W. M. and Morris, J. G. (2009) Effect of glycemic index meals on recovery and subsequent endurance capacity. International Journal of Sports Medicine (in Press)
    2. O'Reilly, J., Wong, S.H., and Chen, Y.J. (2009) Glycemic index, glycemic load and exercise performance. Sports Medicine (In Press)

    3. Wong S.H., Chan O.W., Chen Y.J., Hu H.L., Lam C.W., and Chung P. K. (2009) Effect of low and high pre-exercise glycemic index meal on running performance when carbohydrate-electrolyte solution is consumed during exercise. International Journal of Sports Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, 19:222-242. [ PDF ]
    4. Huang, Y.J., Wong, S.H., and Salmon, J. (2009) Reliability and validity of the modified Chinese version of the children's leisure activities study survey (CLASS) questionnaire in assessing physical activity among Hong Kong children. Pediatric Exercise Science, 21, 339-353. [ PDF ]


    5. Wong, P.L. and Wong, S.H. (2009) Physiological profile of Asian elite youth soccer players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23: 1383-1390.
    6. Chen Y.J., Wong S.H., Chan O.W., Wong C.K., Lam C.W., Siu P.M. (2009) Effects of glycemic index meal and CHO-electrolyte drink on cytokine response and run performance. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12: 697-703.
    7. Wong S.H., Siu P.S., Lok A., Chen Y.J., Morris J., Lam C.W.(2008) Effect of glycaemic index of pre-exercise carbohydrate meals on running performance. European Journal of Sport Science, 8(1):23-33. [ PDF ]

    8. Chen Y.J.,Wong S.H., Wong C.K., Lam C.W., Huang Y.J., Siu P.M. (2008). The effect of a pre-exercise carbohydrate meal on immune responses to endurance performance run. British Journal of Nutrition, 100(6): 1260-1268. [ PDF ]

    9. Chen Y.J.,Wong S.H., Xu X.Y., Hao X.M., Wong C.K., Lam C.W.(2008) Effect of CHO loading patterns on running performance. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 29 (7): 598-606. [ PDF ]

    10. Chen Y.J., Wong S.H., Wong C.K., Huang Y.J., Siu P.M. (2008). Effect of Pre-exercise meals with different glycemic indices (GI) and glycemic loads (GL) on metabolic responses and endurance running performance. International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 18, 281-300. [ PDF ]

    11. Chan O.W., Wong S.H., Chen Y.J.(2008) Effects of a hot environment on simulated cycling and running performance in triathletes. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 48(2): 149-157.[ PDF ]

    12. Chen Y.J. and Wong S.H. (2007) Application of glycemic index and glycemic load in nutrition for health and performance. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine, 26(4): 517-520. [ PDF ]

    13. Huang Y.J. and Wong S.H. (2006) Application of Evidence-based medicine in sports medicine and exercise science.Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine, 25(5):113-116, 123. [ PDF ]

    14. Feng W.C., Xie M, Wong S.H. et al. (2006) Research Development on Exercise Biochemistry. Beijing University of Physical Education.

    15. Wong S.H. and Sum R.K.W. (2006) Physical activity in children: the measurement issues. In: Johns, D.P. and Lindner, K.J. (Eds.) "Physical Activity and Health of Hong Kong Youth". The Chinese University Press.

    16. Kong C.K. and Wong S.H. (2005) Weight-for-height and limb anthropometric composition of tube fed children with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Pediatrics, 116(6): e839-845.[ PDF ]

    17. Chen Y.J. and Wong S.H. (2005) Application of doubly labeled water to measurement of energy expenditure. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine, 24(1): 119-124.[ PDF ]

    18. Siu P.M., Wong S. H., Morris J.G.M., Lam C.W., Chung P.K. and Chung S. (2004) Effect of frequency of carbohydrate feedings on recovery and subsequent endurance run. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 36(2): 315-323. [ PDF ]

    19. Wong S. H. and Chen Y.J. (2004) Application of glycemic index in sports nutrition. Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine, 23(3): 291-296. [ PDF ]

    20. Siu P.M. and Wong S.H. (2004) Use of the glycemic index: effects on feeding patterns and exercise performance. Journal of Physiological Anthropology and Applied Human Science. 23(1):1-6. [ PDF ]

    21. Wong S. H. and Chung S. (2003) Glycemic index: an educational tool for health and fitness professionals? ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal, 7(6): 1-7. [ PDF ]

    FUNDED RESEARCH
    1. Principal Investigator, "A Longitudinal Study of Physical Activity, Nutrition and Childhood Obesity in Hong Kong"
      (RGC General Research Fund)

    2. Principal Investigator, "Environmental Determinants of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior among Hong Kong Schoolchildren"
      (RGC Earmarked Research Grant)

    3. Principal Investigator, "Effect of Low and High Pre-exercise Glycemic Index Meal on Running Performance when Carbohydrate-electrolyte Solution is Consumed during Exercise"
      (RGC Earmarked Research Grant)

    4. Principal Investigator, ¡§Enhancement of Learning Effectiveness in Exercise Science: Application of the ¡§Blended Approach¡¨
      (Teaching Development Grant)

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

    6. Principal Investigator, ¡§Glycemic Index of Selected Chinese Snacks in Healthy Individuals¡¨
      (Lee Hysan Foundation Research Grant)

    7. Principal Investigator, "Rehydration and Cognitive Performance after Moderate Endurance Exercise in a Hot and Humid Environment: Comparison of 3 Commonly Used Drinks"
      (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., Japan)

    8. Principal Investigator, "Physiological and Metabolic Responses to a 100 km Hill Walk -- Trailwalker 2004"
      (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., Japan)

    9. Principal Investigator, "Effect of Pre-exercise Glycemic Index Meals on Running Performance"
      (GlaxoSmithKline Nutritional Healthcare, U.K.)

    10. Principal Investigator, ¡§Comprehensive Intervention to Promote Healthy Weight in Primary Schoolchildren in Hong Kong¡¨
      (RGC Direct Grant)

    11. Principal Investigator, "Leisure-Time Sedentary Behaviours, Physical Activity and Overweight of Primary Schoolchildren in Hong Kong"
      (RGC Direct Grant)

    12. Co-Investigator, "Effects of Enriched Physical Education Programs on Physical Fitness in Schoolchildren"
      (RGC Earmarked Research Grant)

    13. Co-Investigator, "Investigation on Health-Related Physical Fitness of School Children in Hong Kong"
      (RGC Earmarked Research Grant)
    COURSES TAUGHT

    Undergraduate program
    • SPE2540 Introduction to Exercise Physiology
    • SPE3550 Physiology of Human Performance
    • SPE4570 Physical Activity and Health Education
    • SPE3630 Introduction to Research Method
    • SPE4900 Independent Project
    Postgraduate program
    • EXS6201 Exercise: Physiological Benefits, Limits and Adaptation
    • EXS6202 Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance
    • EXS6101 Research Methods in Exercise Science
    • EXS6300 Research Project

    PRESENTATIONS

    1. "Effect of Pre-exercise Meals with Different Glycemic Indices (GI) and Glycemic Loads (GL) on Metabolic Responses and Endurance Performance¡¨. 2009 National Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Conference. Qingdao, China. June 11-14, 2009. (Invited Speaker)

    2. "Improving Athletes¡¦ Endurance Through Nutritional Strategies¡¨. Hong Kong Sports Institute. Mar 25, 2009. (Invited Speaker)

    3. "Physical Activity and Health: Evidence and Application¡¨. The 30th Anniversary of Jiangsu Research Institute of Sports. Nanjing, China. Nov 7, 2008. (Invited Speaker)

    4. "Carbohydrate Replacement in Endurance Athletes¡¨. The 7th SCSEPF Annual Conference. Organised by The Society of Chinese Scholars on Exercise Physiology and Fitness. Chengdu, China. Oct 17 - 19, 2008. (Keynote Speaker)

    5. "Diet for Performance Enhancement¡¨. Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy (SMART) Convention 2008. Organised by CUHK-WHO Collaborating Centre for Sports Medicine and Health Promotion. The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Aug 16, 2008. (Invited Speaker)

    6. "Carbohydrate and Endurance Performance¡¨, Pre-Olympic International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (ICSEMIS). Guangzhou, China. Aug 1 - 4, 2008. (Invited Speaker)

    7. "Hydration Concerns of Elite Young Athletes¡¨. International Scientific Symposium, Elite Young Athletes: Biopsychosocial Approaches to Sporting Excellence. Hong Kong Sports Institute, Hong Kong. Mar 15 - 16, 2008. (Keynote Speaker)

    8. "Professional Development Programme on ¡§NSS Understanding and Interpreting the PE Curriculum¡¨, Organised by the Physical Education Section, Education and Manpower Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government. Jan 23, 2008. (Invited Speaker)
    MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
    HONOURS AND AWARDS
    • Outstanding Teacher Award
      SPE4570 Health and Physical Education (2008-2009)
      SPE3550 Physiology of Human Performance (2008-2009)
      EXS6103 Research Seminar (2007-2008)
      SPE3630 Introduction to Research Method (2007-2008)
      SPE2540 Introduction to Exercise Physiology (2006-2007)
      Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, CUHK

    • Honorary Professor, South China Normal University (2006)

    • Honorary Research Fellow, Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science (2005 - present)

    • Honorary Consultant, Jiangsu Research Institute of Sports Science (2005 - present)

    • Visiting Scholar, National Taiwan Sports University (2009); Hokkaido University of Education (1999-2008)

    • Invited Editor, Translation of American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) official Position Stands. ACSM. 2005

    • Invited Guest, 2005 China Association for Science and Technology Annual Meeting. Aug 17 ¡V 22, 2005, Urumqi, Xinjiang Normal University. Invited by The China Sports Science Society.

    • FIMS Travelling Fellow, 2002 International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) Inter-continental Travelling Fellowship, Beijing and Shanghai, China. Organised by Chinese Association of Sports Medicine, China National Research Institute of Sports Science, and Shanghai Association of Sports Medicine and Huashan Hospital, Fudan University.

    • Invited Delegate, Whistler 2001-Communicating Physical Activity and Health Messages: Science into Practice International Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Organised by The Centers and Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Canada. Delegate of the CUHK-WHO Collaborating Center for Sports Medicine and Health Promotion.
    • Invited Expert, The 13th and 14th Asian Games Scientific Congress. Bangkok, Thailand, 1998; Busan, Korea, 2002.

    • The Best Presenter Award, Annual Conference of British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Belfast, UK, 1995

    • Commonwealth Scholar, Commonwealth Scholarship Award, UK, 1993
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