Vice-Chairperson

Professor Raymond SUM is the Founding President of the Chinese Physical Literacy Association (CPLA) and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong China (PFAHK). Raymond is also a Committee Member of Advocacy and Collaboration, and Ambassador of the International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA), and a Member of the Leadership Committee of the Physical Literacy Special Interest Group (PL SIG) of the Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA).

Raymond leads the Physical Literacy Advancement and Advocacy Research Group, which focuses on examining physical literacy, its application to different populations, operationalizing physical literacy and assessment of the interventions of physical literacy on PE teachers’ professional development and students learning outcomes. He has published more than 100 publications including scientific papers, book chapters/books, and conference proceedings in the areas of physical literacy and PE teachers’ professional development.

• Physical literacy and its application to different populations
• Professionalization of PE teachers and their learning communities

1. Tang, D., Peng, B., Ma, R. S., Sum, K. W. R.* (2025). Dispelling Stigma and Enduring Bias: Exploring the Perception of Esports Participation among Young Women. Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, 12(144). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04392-z
2. Leung, W. K. C., Lam, S. C., Sum, K. W. R., Yang, Y., Chan, B. C. L., Chow, J. N. L., Wong, Y. Y. Y., Cheung, J. K. M., Shum, E. W. C., Yip, A. W. K., Wan, W. W. Y., Luk, K. K. H., Ha, S. K. N. & Suen, L. K. P. (2025). Mobile health applications for older people in Asia: protocol for a systematic review of end-user perceptions and recommendations. BMJ Open, 15, e092089. https://doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092089
3. Leung, W. K. C., Sum, K. W. R., Lam, S. C. (2025). Relationships between perceived physical literacy and mental health in tertiary education students: a scoping review. BMC Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21337-y
4. Choi, S. M.*, Wang, Fong-Jia*, Sum, K. W. R.*, Ching, B. H. H., Leung, E. F. L., & Ho, R. W. K. (2024). The motivational impact of sport education model on daily physical activity levels among university students: a mediation analysis. Scientific Reports, 14(27964). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-78446-8
5. Sum, K. W. R., Yang, Y., Choi, S. M. Duncan, M. & Li, M. H. (2024). Physical literacy-based intervention (PLBI) for older adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial study protocol. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1392270
6. Sum, K. W. R.*, Sit, H. P. C., Rudd, J., Chow, J. Y., & Zhang, X. F. (2024). An ecological dynamics approach to promote physical literacy and well-being of primary school children: A cluster randomized controlled trial study protocol. BMJ Open, 14:e088312. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088312
7. Ho, W. K. R., Tang, D., & Sum, K. W. R.*(2024). A scoping review on physical literacy domains associated with participation in sports video games among youth and adolescence. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-05997-4
8. Tang, D., Sum, K. W. R.*, Li, M., Ma, R., Chung, P., & Ho, R. W. K. (2023). What is esports? A systematic scoping review and concept analysis of esports. Heliyon, e23248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23248
9. Tang, D., Sum, K. W. R.*, Ma, R., & Ho, W. K. (2023). Beyond the screen: Do Esports participants have more physical health problems?. Sustainability, 15, 16391. https://doi.org/10.3390/su152316391
10. Sum, K. W. R.*, Wallhead, T., Wang, F. J., & Choi, S. M., Li, M. H., Y. Liu. (2022). Effects of teachers’ participation in continuing professional development on students’ perceived physical literacy, motivation and enjoyment of physical activity. Journal of Psychodidactics (Revista de Psicodidáctica), 27(2), 176-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psicoe.2022.05.003

• 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, Research Grant Committee, Hong Kong SAR.
• An ecological dynamics approach to promote physical literacy and well-being of primary school children: a cluster randomized controlled trial. General Research Fund, Research Grant Committee, Hong Kong SAR.
• Start-up project (equitABLE-FLY) – PLACY®). Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund), Hong Kong SAR.
• Physical Literacy Academy for Children and Youth (PLACY®). Sustainable Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (S-KPF), CUHK.
• Hong Kong Physical Education Teachers Conference 2021-2024. Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR.
• IntergenerationABILITY: Enhancement of Physical Literacy of Students with Disabilities and Older Baby Boomers in Hong Kong. Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund) & Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (KPF), CUHK.

• Selected Topics in Sports Sociology
• Socio-Cultural Issues in Physical Activity

• Exemplary Teaching Award, Faculty of Education, CUHK, 2002-2013, 2019
• University Education Award (Teams), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 2019
• Excellence Oral Presentation (2012). International Conference on the Philosophy of Sport, 22-24 December 2012, Taiwan, ROC.

• Founding President (2022- ). Chinese Physical Literacy Association, China.
• Managing Director (2022- ). Physical Literacy Academy for Children and Youth (PLACY), Hong Kong SAR, China.
• Chairman (2022-2025). Executive Committee of the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
• Member of Leadership Committee (2022- ). Physical Literacy Special Interest Group (PL SIG), Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA), Australia.
• Management Team Member and Ambassador (2019- ). International Physical Literacy Association, United Kingdom.
• Chairman (2016- ). Education and Recreation, Employees Retraining Board (ERB), Hong Kong SAR
• Vice President (2009- ). Hong Kong Rope Skipping Association China, Hong Kong SAR.