Dr CHOI Peggy

Associate Professor

TEACHING AREAS

Facilities Management in Sports and Recreation
Relaxation and Stress Management
Adventure-based Recreation
Research Methods and Statistics

QUALIFICATIONS

1997	BA (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University
2003	MS in Recreation, San Jose State University, USA
2013	PhD in Physical Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1998-2015	American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) Certified Health Fitness Specialist
2002-2005	Aerobics Instructor Certificate of the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
2007-2014	National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

EMPLOYMENT

1997-1999	Program Officer (Wellness), YMCA of Hong Kong
1999-2000	Fitness and Wellness Manager, YMCA of Hong Kong
2003-2005	Total Health Director (Aquatics and Fitness), Northwest YMCA Cupertino, CA, USA
2005-2006	Manager, Optimum Performance Studio, HK
2006-2013	Lecturer II, Hong Kong Baptist University
2013-2017	Lecturer I, Course Coordinator of BSocSc (Hons) in Sport and Recreation Leadership program, Director of the CIE Wellness Promotion Center, Hong Kong Baptist University
2017-2023	Assistant Professor, BSocSc (Hon) in Sports and Recreation Management, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
2023-present	Associate Professor, BSocSc (Hon) in Sports and Recreation Management, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

AWARDS

1992	Hong Kong Women 4x400m Junior Record, Hong Kong Amateur Athletics Association
1992	Omega Rose Bowl Inter-school Best Athlete of the Year Award (Girl), Hong Kong Schools Sports Association
1993	Hong Kong Women 400m-Hurdles Record, Hong Kong Amateur Athletics Association
1993-1995	Elite Athlete Scholarship (Track and Field), Hong Kong Sports Institute
1995	Best Sport Woman Award, The University Sports Federation of Hong Kong

ACADEMIC SERVICE

2015-16	Reviewer, The Physical Educator
2016	Reviewer, Journal of Exercise Sciences and Fitness

SERVICES

2020 - 2026	Vice-chairperson, Special Olympics Hong Kong
2021 - 2023	Advisor, Service Advisory Committee, Christian Family Sevice Center (Integrated Rehabiliation Service)
2015 - 2020	Board of Director, Special Olympics Hong Kong

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

2013-present	The International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA)
2014-present	Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Americ

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Adapted Physical Activities
Motor Learning and Assessment
Health Fitness for Special Population

PUBLICATIONS

Chow, B. C., Choi, P. H. N., Huang, W. Y. J., & Pan, C. (2020). Promoting physical activity in group home settings: Staff perspectives through a SWOT analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(6). doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17165805
Choi, P. H. N., & Cheung, S. Y. (2019). Evaluation of an inclusive sand-shoeing training program for students with and without intellectual disabilities in Hong Kong. ICHPER-SD Journal of Research,10(2),3-7.
Chow, B. C., Choi, P. H. N., Huang, W. Y. J. (2018). Physical activity and physical fitness of adults with intellectual disabilities in groups homes in Hong Kong. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,15:1370. doi:10.3390/ijerph15071370.
Cheung, S.Y., Kwok, H.H.M., & Choi, P. H. (2017). Perceptions regarding the implementation of E-portfolio for students in sport and recreation internship placements. In T. Chaudhuri, & B. Cabau (Eds.), E-portfolio in higher education: A multidisciplinary approach. (pp.131-140). Springer: Singapore.
Choi, P. H. N., & Cheung, S. Y. (2016). Effects of an eight-week structured physical activity program on psychosocial behaviours of children with Intellectual Disabilities. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 33, 1-14. doi: 10.1123/APAQ.2014-023

Chow, B., Huang, W., Choi, P. H. N., & Pan, C. (2016). Design and methods of a multi-component physical activity program for adults with intellectual disabilities living in group homes. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 14, 35-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/ j.jesf.2016.06.002
Cheung, S.Y., Yue, K., Kwong, T., Lau, P., Ng, A., Lo, Y., Yung, K., Chu, C., Siu, N., Choi, P. H. N., & Ng, M. (2016). Using a community of practice to enhance undergraduate students’ graduate attributes through problem-based learning. Learning Communities Journal 8(2), 71-91.
蔡曉嵐, 彭秀蓮, 林芷淇, 黃洦強 (2016)。智障人士參與社交康樂活動及「康盛人生」狀況調查報告書。香港：樂智協會
Choi, P. H. N., & Cheung, S. Y. (2015). Effects of an afterschool program on students with intellectual disabilities. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 86:sup2, A-i-A-154, doi:10.1080/02701367. 2015.1075340
蔡曉嵐：《簡易活動對智障人士的益處》，載頤匡智障人士老齢化先導計劃工作小組編：《頤匡智障人士老齢化先導計劃個案彙編》(香港：明愛康復服務，2010)，頁34-36。
Choi, P. H. N. (2008). Effects of a structured soccer training program on motor development in students with intellectual disability: An exploratory study. Proceeding of the 2nd Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science (HKASMSS) Student Conference on Sports Medicine, Hong Kong Chinese University, pp.14-15.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Cheung, S. Y., Choi, P. H. N., Mak, J, T, S. (3-5 July, 2018). Impact of a unified gymnastics for all (GFA) program. European Congress of Adapted Physical Activity 2018. University of Worcester, UK.
Chow, B., & Choi, P. H. N. (3-6 June, 2018). Promoting physical activities for adults with intellectual disabilities: Analysis of group homes setting in Hong Kong. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2018 Meeting. Hong Kong.
Choi, P. H. N., Chow, B. (12-16 June, 2017). Implementation of Physical Activity for adults with intellectual disabilities living in group homes: Qualitative analysis. 2017 International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity. Daegu, South Korea.
Chow, B., Choi, P. H. N., Huang, W., & Pan, C. Y. (28-30 July, 2016). Design and methods of a controlled exercise intervention trial for adults with intellectual disabilities living in group homes. The 14th International Symposium of the Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise. Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan City, Korea.
Choi, P. H. N., & Cheung, S. Y. (3-5 July, 2016). Enhance students’ graduate attributes and learning through service learning. 2016 International Symposium on Teaching and Learning, Nagoya Congress Center, Japan.
Cheung, S. Y., & Choi, P. H. N. (3-5 July, 2016). Perceptions regarding the implementation of E-portfolio for students in sport and recreation internship placements. 2016 International Symposium on Teaching and Learning, Nagoya Congress Center, Japan.
Choi, P. H. N., & Cheung, S. Y. (17-21 March, 2015). Effects of an after-school program on students with intellectual disability. 2015 SHAPE America National Convention and Exposition, Seattle, USA.
Choi, P. H. N. (19-23 July, 2013). Effects of a structured physical activity program on motor performance and psychosocial behaviours of primary school students with intellectual disabilities. The 19th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Fung, L.; Ip, H. W., & Choi, P. H. N. (5-6 August, 2010). Physical activities, sport, and recreation for people with disabilities. The 5th National Conference in Physical Education, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Choi, P. H. N. (1 November, 2008). Effects of a structured soccer training program on motor development in students with intellectual disability: An exploratory study. The 2nd Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science (HKASMSS) Student Conference on Sports Medicine, Hong Kong, China.
Lee, A., Choi, P. H. N., & Wong, A. (23-25 July, 2008). A comparison of coaching accreditation program between Hong Kong and the U.S.A. The 16th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical education and Sport, Macau, China.
Choi, P. H. N. (5-8 July, 2002). Internet medicated social marketing strategies in public recreation agencies. 2002 California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS), California & South Pacific Training Conference, L. A., USA.

RESEARCH/PROJECT GRANT OBTAINED

Provision of Professional Services on Curriculum Interface in Physical Education (PE) for Students with Intellectual Disability (ID) and Professional Development Programme for Teachers on implementing the Adapted Physical Education (PE) Curriculum. Education Bureau – 2019-2021 HK$1,320,000 (PL)
Provision of Advisory Service for Developing the Adapted Physical Education (PE) Curriculum Framework (Primary 1 – 6) for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). Education Bureau. – 2018-2019 HK$620,000 (PL)
Provision of Services of ONE professional Development Programme on “Understanding and Interpreting Physical EducationCurriculum: Leading and Teaching of Students with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools. Education Bureau. (EDB(CD)-PE-1718-07). – 2017-18 HK$28,800 (PL)
A School-based Programme to Improve Motor Skills and Physical Activity of Preschoolers with Developmental Delay (2017-18) (PL: Prof. Chow Bik Chu). HKBU Faculty Research Grant -HK$90,000. (Team Member)
Provision of Consultancy Services for a Study on Sport for People with Disabilities in Hong Kong (2015-16) (PL: Prof. Frank Fu). Home Affair Bureau (HAB), HK, $1,396,850 (Team Member)
Study on Using Sports to Assist Drug Abusers to Abstain from Drug Use (2015-16) (PI: Prof. Cheung Siu Yin). Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CROSS Center. HK$114,689 (Co-Investigator)
Participation in Social and Recreational Activities as Correlates on Wellness of People with Intellectual Disabilities (2015). Lok Chi Association Limited, HK, HK$100,000.00 (Principal Investigator)
Multi-disciplinary Research Centre (MRC) (2015/16). (PL: Dr. Simon Wong). Institutional Development Scheme (IDS), Competitive Research Funding for the Local Self-financing Degree Sector, Research Grant Committee, HK. HK$6,000,000 (UGC/IDS23/15) (Team Member)
Enhancing students’ graduate attributes (GAs) through problem based learning and service learning in formal academic courses (2014-16) (PL: Prof. Cheung Siu Yin). HKBU Communities of Practice (CoPs) Grant, HK600,000 (Team Member)
Professional development program on the adapted physical education (PE) curriculum under the new senior secondary (NSS) curriculum for students with intellectual disabilities (2010) (PL: Prof. Lena Fung). Education Bureau, HK, HK$395,600 (Team Member)
Impact of a structured physical activity program on psychosocial development of students with intellectual disability (2009-10). Special Olympics International, USA, US$5,000 (Principal Investigator)