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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) 3943 6095
Email: hsswong@cuhk.edu.hk

EDUCATION

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

POSITIONS

Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Education, CUHK
 Associate Head and 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
  • Physical activity and health


    • RECENT PUBLICATIONS
    1. Sun, F.H., Wong, S.H., Huang, Y.J., Chen, Y.J., and Tsang, K.F. Substrate utilization during brisk walking is affected by glycemic index and fructose content of a pre-exercise meal. Eur J Appl Physiol. (In press) DOI 10.2007/s00421-011-2231-6.


    2. Burke, L., Hawley, J., Wong, S.H., Jeukendrup, A. (2011) Carbohydrates for training and competition. Journal of Sports Sciences, 21(4), 300-310.


    3. Sun, F.H., Wong, S.H., Chen, Y.J., Huang, Y.J. Hsieh, S.S. (2011) Effect of Glycemic Index and Fructose Content in Lunch on Substrate Utilization during Subsequent Brisk Walking. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 36, 985-995.


    4. Wong, S.H. and Chen, Y.J. (2011) Effect of a carbohydrate electrolyte beverage, lemon tea, or water on rehydration during short-term recovery from exercise. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 21:300-310.
      5. [ PDF ]

    5. Huang, Y.J., Wong, S.H. , Salmon, J., and Hui, S. (2011) Reliability and validity of psychosocial and environmental correlates measures of physical activity and screen-based behaviors among Chinese children in Hong Kong. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8:16.
      6. [ PDF ]

    6. Wong, S.H. and O'Reilly, J. (2010) Glycemic index and glycemic load: Their application in health and fitness. ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal, 14(6): 18-23. [ PDF ]


    7. O'Reilly, J., Wong, S.H., and Chen, Y.J. (2010) Glycemic index, glycemic load and exercise performance. Sports Medicine 40 (1): 27-39.[ PDF ]


    8. Sun, F.H., Wong, S.H., Chen, Y.J., and Huang, Y.J. (2010) Evaluation of a glucose meter in determining the glycemic index of Chinese traditional foods. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics , 12(3): 193-199. [ PDF ]


    9. Chen, Y.J., Sun, F.H., Wong, S.H., and Huang, Y.J. (2010) Glycemic index and glycemic load of selected Chinese traditional foods. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 16(12): 1512-1517. [ PDF ]


    10. 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 , 30: 898-905.[ PDF ]

    11. Wong S.H., Chan O.W., Chen Y.J., Hu H.L., Lam C.W., and Chung P. K. (2009) Effect of preexercise glycemic-index meal on running when CHO-electrolyte solution is consumed during exercise. International Journal of Sports Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, 19:222-242. [ PDF ]

    12. 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 ]


    13. 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.

    14. 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.

    15. 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 ]

    16. 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 ]

    17. 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 ]

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

    19. 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 ]

    FUNDED RESEARCH
    1. Principal Investigator, "Home and Neighbourhood Environment: Associations with Children's Physical Activity and Obesity-related Dietary Behaviours".
      (Health and Health Services Research Fund).

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

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

    4. 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)

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

    6. Principal Investigator, "Internet-delivered Course on Active Living for Health in Secondary Schools"
      (Knowledge Transfer Project Fund)

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

    8. 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)

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

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

    Undergraduate program
    • SPED2540 Introduction to Exercise Physiology
    • SPED3550 Physiology of Human Performance
    • SPED4570 Health and Physical Education
    Postgraduate program
    • EXSC6201 Exercise: Physiological Benefits, Limits and Adaptation
    • EXSC6202 Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance
    • EXSC6101 Research Methods in Exercise Science
    • EXSC6300 Research Project

    PRESENTATIONS

    1. "Fluid replacement with commercially available beverages and cognitive function". National Taiwan Normal University, Dec 19, 2011. (Invited Speaker)

    2. "Glycemic Index and Running Performance". 2010 Annual Conference for Taiwan Physical Education and Sports-Related Associations. National Taiwan Normal University, Dec 18, 2010. (Invited Speaker)

    3. "Physical Activity in School-aged Youth in Hong Kong". The 4th Shanghai International Forum on Exercise and Health. Shanghai Sport University, China. Nov 6, 2010. (Keynote Speaker)

    4. "Physical Activity Research among Chinese Youth in Hong Kong", 2010 Nanjing International Conference on Youth Fitness and Health. Nanjing Normal University, Oct 29, 2010. (Invited Speaker)

    5. 2010 International Olympic Committee (IOC) Consensus Conference on Nutrition for Sport. Lausanne, Switzerland. Oct 25-27, 2010. (Invited Discussant)

    6. "Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load and Running Performance". The 22nd Annual Meeting of Society for Running. Yokohama Sports Medical Center, Japan. Mar 14, 2010. (Invited Speaker)

    7. "Assessment of Physical Activity and Exercise Capacity". 2009 International Forum on Exercise, Physical Fitness and Health. Beijing Sport University, China. Dec 21, 2009. (Invited Speaker)

    8. "Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load and Exercise Performance". 2009 Shanghai International Forum on Sports Medicine and Sports Science. Organised by the Chinese Association of Sports Medicine and Shanghai Research Institute of Sports Science, China. Dec 19, 2009. (Invited Speaker)

    9. "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)

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

    11. "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)

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

    13. "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)
    MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
    HONOURS AND AWARDS
    • Research Excellence Award, Education Panel, CUHK (2010)

    • Outstanding Teaching Rating, Faculty of Education, CUHK
      EXSC6101 Research Methods in Exercise Science (2010-2011)
      SPED3630 Introduction to Research Method (2009-2010)
      SPED4570 Health and Physical Education (2008-2009)
      SPED3550 Physiology of Human Performance (2008-2009)
      EXSC6103 Research Seminar (2007-2008)
      SPED3630 Introduction to Research Method (2007-2008)
      SPED2540 Introduction to Exercise Physiology (2006-2007)
    • Honorary Professor, Nanjing Normal University (2010 - present)

    • Honorary Professor, South China Normal University (2006 - present)

    • 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 - present)

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

    • 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 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

    PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
    • Member, Curriculum Development Council - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Committe on Physical Education, Education Bureau

    • Member, Humanities and Social Sciences Panel, Research Grant Council, University Grants Committee, Hong Kong

    • Member, Community Sports Committe, Sports Commission, Home Affairs Bureau

    • Member, Award Council, Hong Kong Award for Young People, Home Affairs Bureau

    • Supervisor, Christian Alliance S.C. Chan Memorial College; Cheng Wing Gee College

    • Member, Incorporated Management Committee, Tin Ka Ping Secondary School

    • Chairman, Hong Kong Physical Fitness Association

    • Council Member, Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science
    Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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