Physical Literacy Advancement and Advocacy

Objectives

The Physical Literacy Advancement and Advocacy Team (PLAAT) is dedicated to promoting and advancing the concept of physical literacy within the sports science and allied health field among the public in local and the Greater China Region. Our mission is to enhance understanding of physical literacy, advocate for its importance in health and well-being, and implement evidence-based strategies that foster physical literacy across diverse populations. Through collaborative research, community engagement, and professional development, we aim to empower individuals and communities to embrace active lifestyles, improve health outcomes, and cultivate a culture of lifelong physical activity.

Themes

School Physical Literacy Interventions
Photo 1 intervention
PE Teachers Professional Development
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Physical Literacy Assessment
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Key Projects

Brain

Filling Two Needs with One Deed - The Effect of Fundamental Movement Skills with Cognitive Challenges on Physical Literacy and Executive Function in Young Children: A Cluster Randomized Crossover Trial. [General Research Fund (RGC), Hong Kong SAR].

school

An ecological dynamics approach to promote physical literacy and well-being of primary school children: a cluster randomized controlled trial. [General Research Fund (RGC), Hong Kong SAR].

Activity

Physical Literacy Academy for Children and Youth (PLACY®). [Sustainable Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (S-KPF)], CUHK.

Health

Hong Kong Physical Education Teachers Conference 2021-26 [Education Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR].

Our Team

Honorary Research Associate

Prof. Minghui LI

Associate Professor, Ningbo University, China

Prof. Siu-Ming CHOI

Assistant Professor, University of Macau, Macau SAR

PhD Students

Mr Zheng YE (叶铮)
albusye@link.cuhk.edu.hk
Mr Ray Wai-keung HO (何偉強) (Part-time)
rayho@cuhk.edu.hk

Members

Ms Avery Wing-Chiu TSANG (曾穎昭)

Research Assistant

+852 3943 6079

averytsang@cuhk.edu.hk
Ms Noya Yue ZHU(朱玥)

Research Assistant

+852 3943 9440

yuezhu@cuhk.edu.hk
Ms Ki-ki HA (夏琪淇)

Research Assistant (Part-time)

kikiha@cuhk.edu.hk

PLACY Team

Ms Angel Hiu-lam CHOY (蔡曉琳)

Project Coordinator (Business Development)

Mr Simon Siu-fai LAU (劉兆輝)

Finance Associate (Part-time)