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TEACHING AREAS

  • Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
  • Management of Sports Injuries
  • Exercise Testing and Training for Sports Injury Prevention
  • Recognition and Evaluation of Sports Injuries
  • Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries
  • Motor Learning and Control
  • Exercise Principles and Programming
  • Research Methods and Statistics
  • Honours Project

QUALIFICATIONS

2022 – Present PhD Candidate, The University of Zagreb, Croatia
2020 MSc: Data Science, The University of Sunderland, UK
2010 MSc: Exercise Science in Strength & Conditioning, Edith Cowan University, Aus
2002 BSc (Hons): Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK
2023 Performance and Movement Therapy Specialist, Rehab-U
2022 – Present Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
2013 – Present Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach, ASCA
2019 Anatomy Train in Motion
2018 Neuroscience, Barca Innovation Hub
2017 BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Specialist, TBMM
2014 Sports Taping Certificate
2014 Level 1 Sports Trainer Certificate, SMA
2014 Level 1 Sports Physiotherapy Certificate, APA
2014 On-Field Sports Physio Course Certificate, AASFP
2013 – 2015 Advanced Certificate – Immediate Care in Sport (ICIS), HKRU
2013 – 2015 Registered Exercise Professional, REPNZ
2012 Level II, Grade B Certificate in Putonghua Proficiency Test
2008 Pilates Matwork Instructor (AASFP-BASI)
2007 Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM
2005 Nutrition and Weight Management Certificate, Asian Academy for Sports and Fitness Professionals
2002 Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), NASM

 

EMPLOYMENT

2023 – Present Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management and Hospitality, THEi
2022 – 2023 Associate Program Director, Asian Academy for Sports and Fitness Professionals
2022 – 2023 Part Time Lecturer, Physiotherapy, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
2021 – 2021 Department Head, Sports Information Center
2012 – 2021 Lecturer, Faculty of Management and Hospitality, THEi
2011 – 2012 Project Officer, Vocational Training Council
2010 – 2011 Senior Program Officer and Master Trainer, Asian Academy for Sports and Fitness Professionals
2008 – 2010 Deputy Senior Program Officer and Master Trainer, Asian Academy for Sports and Fitness Professionals
2005 – 2008 Program Officer and Master Trainer, Asian Academy for Sports and Fitness Professionals

 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

2023 – Present Honorary Advisor, Asian Academy for Sports and Fitness Professionals
2014 – Present Education Officer, Sports & Exercise Specialty Group of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association (HKPA-SESG)
2012 – 2021 Honorary Advisor, Asian Academy for Sports and Fitness Professionals
2017 – 2020 Strength and Conditioning Consultant for HK Elite Team, Orienteering Association of Hong Kong
2016 – 2019 Team Physiotherapist, KMB Yuen Long Football Club
2013 – 2019 VTC 27 Magazine Feature Column Writer
2012 – 2018 External Examiner of Hong Kong Institute of Technology (HKIT)
2015 – 2017 Team Physiotherapist, Tin Shui Wai Pandas Rugby Football Club
2014 Team Physiotherapist, Hong Kong Rugby Team Women XV, HKRU
2013 – 2017 Event Medical Service team member
2016 Hong Kong Team Physiotherapist, World Orienteering Championship
2016 Hong Kong Team Physiotherapist, Asian Orienteering Championship
2014 – 2015 Team Physiotherapist, Hong Kong Rugby Women’s National XV Squad
2015 Gold Medalist of 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Unified Golf
2015 Medical and Recovery Support in Asia Rugby Olympic Sevens Qualifier in Hong Kong
2011 – 2012 Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Consultant, Sham Shui Po Football Club, Hong Kong
2008 – 2010 Featured Article Writer, Fitness & Beauty Magazine (China)
2008 – 2009 Featured Article Writer, Recruit Magazine
2007 – 2010 Featured Article Writer, Esquire Magazine

 

ACADEMIC SERVICES

2021 – Present Member of Sigma Xi
2023 Guest reviewer, Medicine in 2023 (IF: 1.817)
2023 Guest reviewer, Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal (IF: 1.50)
2023 Guest reviewer, PLoS One (IF: 3.70)
2022 Guest reviewer, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (IF: 1.35)
2022 Guest reviewer, Frontiers in Public Health (IF: 6.461)
2022 Appointed reviewer, Signa Vitae (IF: 0.907)
2021 Guest reviewer, Science Progress (IF: 2.774)
2021 Guest reviewer, European Journal of Sport Science (IF: 2.781)
2020 Guest reviewer, Journal of Sports Sciences: Science and Medicine in Football (IF: 2.597)
2020 Guest reviewer, European Journal of Sport Science (IF: 2.781)
2019 Guest reviewer, Journal of Sports Sciences: Science and Medicine in Football (IF: 2.7)
2015 Guest reviewer, Journal of Sports Sciences: Science and Medicine in Football (IF: 2.1)
2014 Guest reviewer, Biology of Sport (IF: 0.42)
2014 Guest reviewer, Journal of Sports Science & Medicine (IF: 0.95)

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Sports Science / Strength and Conditioning
  • Sports Medicine / Rehabilitation
  • Signal Processing / EMG
  • Health and Fitness Exercise / Assessment
  • Data Science and Machine Learning
  • Neurocognitive Training

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Mo, RCY, Ngai, DCW, Ng, CCM, Sin, KHS, Luk, JTC, & Ho, IMK. (2023) Effects of loading positions on the activation of trunk and hip muscles during flywheel and dumbbell single-leg Romanian deadlift exercise. Frontiers in physiology in press (IF: 4.00)

  • Fu, K, Chen, L, Poon, ET, Wang, R, Li, Q, Liu, H, & Ho, IMK. (2023). Post-activation performance enhancement of flywheel training on lower limb explosive power performance. Frontiers in physiology, 14, 1217045. (IF: 4.00)
  • Liu, H, Yang, W, Liu, H, Bao, D, Cui, Y, Ho, IMK, & Li, Q. (2023). A meta-analysis of the criterion-related validity of Session-RPE scales in adolescent athletes. BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation, 15(1), 101. (IF: 2.37)
  • Ho IMK*, Weldon A, Yong JTH, Lam CTT, Sampaio J. (2023). Using Machine Learning Algorithms to Pool Data from Meta-Analysis for the Prediction of Countermovement Jump Improvement. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 10: 5881. (Pubmed score 4.5)
  • Weng Y, Liu H, Ruan T, Yang W, WeH, Cui Y, Ho, IMK, & Li Q. (2022). Effects of flywheel resistance training on the running economy of young male well-trained distance runners. Frontiers in physiology, 13, 1060640. (IF: 4.755)
  • Ho IMK*, Weldon A, Yeung NCY, Luk JTC (2022) Low-dye taping may enhance physical performance and muscle activation in basketball players with overpronated feet. PLoS ONE 17(10): e0275178. (IF: 3.752)
  • Ho IMK*, Wong TS, Yong, JTH, Fang H. (2022). Plyometric Stress Index: A Novel Method for Quantifying Plyometric Training. Science & Sports. In press. (IF: 0.987)
  • Luk JTC, Kwok FKC, Ho IMK, Wong DP. (2021). Acute responses of core muscle activity during bridge exercises on the floor vs. the suspension system. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(11). (IF: 3.39)
  • Bo L, Hua F, Ho IMK*. (2021). The comparison of reliability and validity of the double-leg timed hop test in the national physical fitness measurement between preschool children of different ages in china. Science & Sports. In press.
  • Weldon A, Ma WWK, Ho IMK*, Li E. (2021). Online learning during a global pandemic: Perceived benefits and issues in higher education. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal. 13(2). (IF: 2.330)
  • Ho IMK*, Cheong KY, Weldon A. (2021). Predicting Student Satisfaction of Emergency Remote Learning in Higher Education during COVID-19 using Machine Learning Techniques. PLOs ONE, (IF: 2.740)
  • Fang H & Ho IMK*. (2020). Intraday reliability, sensitivity and minimum detectable change of National Physical Fitness Measurement for Preschool Children in China. PLOs ONE (IF: 2.740)
  • Ho IMK*, Ng LPC, Lee KOL, & Luk TCJ. (2020). Effects of knee flexion angles in supine bridge exercise on trunk and pelvic muscle activity. Research in Sports Medicine, 1–14. doi:10.1080/15438627.2020.1777552  IF: 2.554)
  • Ho IMK*, Wong DP, Luk JTC, Ngo KL. (2019). Effects of different intra-set rest durations on lifting performance and self-perceived exertion during bench press exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.  DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003101  (IF: 2.34)
  • Lam YET, Wong KTK, Ho IMK*. (2015). Rehabilitation Following Fibro Adenoma Removal Surgery for a Female Junior Elite Basketball Player with Sacroiliac and Lumbo pelvic Dysfunction: A Case Report. Ann Sports Med Res 2(2): 1019.
  • HO IMK* (2013). A brief review of fitness clubs, personal trainers and fitness education providers in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Recreation Review, 25, 30-38.
  • 何文杰* (2010) 。体适能教练独门秘籍: 101 招教你摆脱白领职业病 (北京体育大学出版)

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • Mo, RCY, Ngai, DCW, Ng, CCM, Sin, KHS, Luk, JTC, & Ho, IMK. (2023) Effects of loading positions on the activation of trunk and hip muscles during flywheel and dumbbell single-leg Romanian deadlift exercise. European Congress of Sports Science (ECSS)
  • Chu CCF, Li SSW, Ho IMK, Tang FH, Ng DKS. (2021). Statistical conformity index for improving the evaluation of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) plan for neck and head cancer. Royal Statistical Society (RSS) Conference 2021.
  • HO IMK*, WU HC, WELDON A, YONG JTH, & LAM, CTT. (2020). A Novel Research Method Using Artificial Intelligence in Sport Science: Using Machine Learning to Predict Changes in Countermovement Jump Performance Before and After Training as Super Meta-Analysis. European Congress of Sports Science (to be completed in Oct, 2020).
  • Ho IMK*, Ho AHY. (2019). Data analytics and machine learning for Oxfam Trailwalkers: Who is more likely to complete the event after received physiotherapy treatment?. The Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Conference 2019, Hong Kong.
  • Ho IMK*. (2019). Comparisons of employment and working conditions between male and female data scientists: a retrospective analysis on Kaggle Machine Learning & Data Science Survey 2017. International Conference on Applied Education, Technology and Innovation (THEi AETI 2019), Hong Kong.
  • Ho IMK*, Chan SKY, Lam KHP, Tong GMW, Yeung NCY, Luk JTC. (2018). Effects of applying low-dye taping in performing double-leg squat on electromyographic activity for collegiate basketball players with excessive foot pronation. The 20th International Conference on Kinesiology and Exercise, Osaka, Japan.
  • Ho IMK*, Li AY, Luk JTC. (2018). Vastus medialis oblique and vastus lateralis activity during double-leg squat on flat or declined surface with different movement velocities. Poster presented at The Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association 55th Anniversary Conference, Hong Kong.
  • Yeung NCY, Ho IMK, Chan SKY, Lam KHP, Tong GMW, Luk JTC. (2018). Comparisons of drop jump and countermovement jump performance for male basketball players with and without low-dye taping application. The 20th International Conference on Kinesiology and Exercise, Osaka, Japan.
  • Lam KFC, Ho IMK, Luk JTC. (2017). Acute Effect of Dynamic Stretching and retained Cupping on Hamstring Flexibility, Contractile Properties and Sprinting Performance. Paper presented at the 8th Asia Conference on Kinesiology, Korea.
  • Wong JYT, Ho IMK, Luk JTC. (2017). Analysis of trunk and pelvic muscle activity in supine bridge exercise with increased hip abduction and knee flexion. Paper presented at the 8th Asia Conference on Kinesiology, Korea.
  • Ho IMK*, Chan WW, Luk JTC. (2017). Effects of knee flexion angles in supine bridge exercise on trunk and pelvic muscle activity.  Paper will be presented at the 8th Asia Conference on Kinesiology, Korea in December of 2017
  • Wong DP, Ho IMK, Luk JTC, Ngo JK. (2017). Higher lifting successful rate when using intra-set rest during bench press exercise. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sports Science, Essen, Germany.
  • Lee KO, Ho IMK, Luk JTC. (2017). Comparison of surface EMG activity of the superior and inferior portion of gluteus maximus and gluteus medius on the shoulder bridge exercises with and without hip abduction and elastic band. Paper presented at the 8th Asia Conference on Kinesiology, Korea.
  • Ho, IMK, Chan ASL, Luk JTC. (2017). Effects of modifying the angle of hip rotation by stance position in shoulder bridge exercise on electromyographic activity of selected hip and trunk muscles. Paper presented at the 8th Asia Conference on Kinesiology, Korea.
  • Ho IMK*, Ho AHY, Chan WKW, Poon PYH. (2017). Epidemiology of injuries and on-field physiotherapy services in Hong Kong Oxfam Trailwalker: a retrospective report. Poster presented at the 1st Conference of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, Hong Kong.
  • Ho IMK*, Ho AHY, Chan WKW, Poon PYH. (2017). Epidemiology of injuries and on-field physiotherapy services in Hong Kong Oxfam Trailwalker: 2014 to 2016. Poster presented at the 1st Conference of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, Hong Kong.
  • Ng CLP, Ho IMK, Luk JTC. (2017). Effects of stance modification and gluteal squeeze in shoulder bridge exercise with 30 degrees hip abduction on trunk and hip muscle activity. Paper will be presented at the 8th Asia Conference on Kinesiology, Korea in December of 2017