Biography
Dr. Andy Tse obtained his BSc in Sports Science and Leisure Management and his PhD in Speech Motor Learning from the University of Hong Kong in 2008 and 2012, respectively. Before joining CUHK, he served as an Associate Professor and Acting Head of the Department of Health and Physical Education at The Education University of Hong Kong. Dr. Tse specializes in the interplay between motor, speech, and cognitive development, particularly in children with autism. He has directed numerous research initiatives and has received multiple awards for his teaching and research excellence. Currently, he is advancing his research in infant and toddler populations.
Research Interests
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Physical Exercise and Sleep
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Motor, Speech and Cognitive Developments
Selected Publications (*denotes corresponding author)
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Liu HL, Sun F, Anderson DI, & TSE ACY* The effect of physical activity intervention on motor proficiency in children and adolescents with ADHD: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 2025; 56: 177-191.
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TSE ACY*, Lee PH, Sit CH, Poon E T, Sun F, Pang CL, & Cheng JCH. Comparing the effectiveness of physical exercise intervention and melatonin supplement in improving sleep quality in children with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024; 54: 4456-4464.
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Poon TCE, Sun F, TSE ACY*, Tsang JH, Chung AYH, Lai YY, & Wong SWS. Effectiveness of tele-exercise training on physical fitness, functional capacity, and health-related quality of life in non-hospitalized individuals with COVID-19: The COFIT-HK study. Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, 2024; 22(2): 134-139.
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Liang X, Zhao M, Su L, Haegele JA, Xu RH, Li J, Guo J, TSE ACY*, Li SX, & Shum DHK. Sleep problems in children with ADHD: Associations with internalizing symptoms and physical activity. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024. (E-pub ahead of print)
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Liang X, Haegele JA, TSE ACY*, Li M, Zhang H, Zhao S, & Li SX. The impact of the physical activity intervention on sleep in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2024; 74: 101913.
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TSE ACY*, Liu VH L, Lee PH, Anderson DI, & Lakes KD. The relationships among executive functions, self-regulation, and physical exercise in children with autism spectrum disorder. Autism, 2024; 28(2): 327-341.
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TSE ACY*, Lee PH, Zhang J, Chan RC, Ho AW, & Lai EW. Effects of exercise on sleep, melatonin level, and behavioral functioning in children with autism. Autism, 2022; 26(7): 1712-1722.
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TSE ACY*, Lee PH, Lau EYY, Cheng JCH, Ho AWY, & Lai EWH. Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of physical exercise and melatonin supplement on treating sleep disturbance in children with autism spectrum disorders. PLoS One, 2022; 17(7): e0270428.
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TSE ACY*, Anderson DI, Liu VH L, & Tsui SS L. Improving executive function of children with autism spectrum disorder through cycling skill acquisition. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2021; 53(7): 1417-1424.
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TSE ACY*, Liu VH L, & Lee PH. Investigating the matching relationship between physical exercise and stereotypic behavior in children with autism. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2021; 53(4): 770-775.
Funded Research Grants as Principal Investigator (in the past five years)
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How Walk Onset Influences Language Development in Children with Elevated Likelihood of ASD? RGC General Research Fund (GRF), 2024-2026.
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Why does learning to ride a bike improve executive functions in children with ASD? RGC General Research Fund (GRF), 2023-2025.
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Improving cognitive function in children with autism via physical activity. RGC General Research Fund (GRF), 2018-2021.
Courses Taught
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Psychomotor Learning
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Adapted Physical Education and Sports
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Introduction of Human Movement Science
Selected Honours and Awards
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President’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Administrative Services (Team Award - Student Affair Office), EDUHK, 2020
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President’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Research, EDUHK, 2019
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Teaching Award, Faculty of Liberal Art and Social Science, EDUHK, 2019
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Research Output Prize, Dean’s Research Fund 2018, Faculty of Liberal Art and Social Science, EDUHK, 2018
Selected Professional Services
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Vice President, Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise (ASAPE)
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Honorary Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University
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Concentration Studies Academic Advisor (CSAA), Sport and Recreation Studies, HKBU College of International Education
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Founding Member, Significant Interest Group for Special Populations, Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity
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Member, North American Sports Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
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Qualified Swimming Coach, Swimming and Water Safety, AUSTSWIM
