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Affiliation

Faculty of Education

University of Macau

Email

smchoi@um.edu.mo

Tel

(853) 8822 8734

Fax

(853) 8822 2402

Office

Room 3009, Faculty of Education,

University of Macau, E33,

Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China

Siu Ming CHOI 蔡紹明

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Education, University of Macau

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2021
  • MPhil in Sports Science and Physical Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2018
  • BSc in Exercise Science and Health Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2015

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT

  • Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Macau, 01/2023 – present
  • Lecturer, Physical Education Unit, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 07/2023 – 12/2023
  • Assistant Lecturer, Physical Education Unit, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 09/2021 – 06/2023

RESEARCH AREA

Prof Choi’s principal research area lies in physical literacy. He primarily focuses on the operationalisation of physical literacy through the Sport Education model in the context of university physical education as well as the relationship between perceived physical literacy and related construct, for example, the physical activity of adolescents and teaching efficacy of pre-service physical education teachers.

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-reviewed journals

  • Wang F. J., Choi S. M.*, Lu Y. C. (2024). The relationship between physical literacy and quality of life among university students: The role of motivation as a mediator. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 22(1), 31-38. [SSCI Q2; Impact factor: 2.8]
  • Choi, S. M., Sum, K. W. R., Shy, D. Y., Wei, F. M. (2022). A qualitative exploration of physical literacy and teaching efficacy of pre-service physical education teachers. Education Journal, 50(2), 51-77.
  • Li, M. H., Kaioglous, V., Ma, R. S., Choi, S. M., Venetsanou, F., Sum, K. W. R. (2022). Exploring physical literacy in children aged 8 to 12 years old: A cross-cultural comparison between China and Greece. BMC Public Health, 22(1), 2102. [SCIE Q2; Impact factor: 4.5]
  • Choi, S. M., Sum, K. W. R., Wallhead, T., Leung, F. L. E., Ha, S. C. A., Sit, H. P. C. (2022). Operationalizing physical literacy through sport education in a university physical education program. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 27(6), 591-607. [SSCI Q1; Impact factor: 3.6]
  • Sum, K. W. R, Wallhead, T., Wang, F. J., Choi S. M., Li, M. H., Liu, Y. (2022). Effects of teachers’ participation in continuing professional development on students’ perceived physical literacy, motivation and enjoyment of physical activity. Revista de Psicodidáctica, 27(2), 176-185. [SSCI Q1; Impact factor: 3.6]
  • Li, M. H, Whitehead, M., Green, N., Ren, H., …, Choi, S. M., …, Sum, K. W. R. (2022). Operationally defining physical literacy in Chinese culture: Results of a meta-narrative synthesis and the panel’s recommendations. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 20(3), 236-248. [SSCI Q2; Impact factor: 2.8]
  • Choi, S. M., Sum, K. W. R., Leung, F. L. E., Ha, S. C. A., Sit, H. P. C., Yeung, K. H. (2021). Predictors of physical activity levels in university physical education implementing sport education. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 20(3), 516-524. [SCIE Q2; Impact factor: 3.2]
  • Choi, S. M., Sum, R. K. W., Leung, F. L. E., Wallhead, T., Morgan, K., Milton, D., Ha, S. C. A., Sit, H. P. C. (2021). Effect of sport education on students’ perceived physical literacy, motivation, and physical activity levels in university required physical education: A cluster-randomized trial. Higher Education, 81, 1137-1155. [SSCI Q1; Impact factor: 5.0]
  • Choi, S. M., Sum, K. W. R., Wallhead, T., Ha, S. C. A., Sit, H. P. C., Shy, D. Y., Wei, F. M. (2021). Preservice physical education teachers’ perceived physical literacy and teaching efficacy. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 40(1), 146-156. [SSCI Q2; Impact factor: 2.8]
  • Ma, R. S., Liu, T., Sum, K. W. R., Gao, T. Y., Li, M. H., Choi, S. M., Huang, Y., Xiang, W. Y. (2021). Relationship among physical literacy, mental health, and resilience in college students. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 767804. [SSCI Q2; Impact factor: 4.7]
  • Sum, R. K. W., Morgan, K., Ma, M. M. S., & Choi, S. M. (2021). The influence of a customized continuing professional development programme on physical education teachers’ perceived physical literacy and efficacy beliefs. PROSPECTS, 50, 87-106.
  • Sum, K. W. R., Li, M. H., Choi, S. M., Huang, Y., Ma., Y. S. (2020). In/visible physical education and the public health agenda of physical literacy development in Hong Kong. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(9), 3304.
  • Choi, S. M., Sum, K. W. R., Leung, F. L. E., & Ng, S. K. R. (2018). Relationship between perceived physical literacy and physical activity levels among Hong Kong adolescents. PLoS ONE, 13(8), e0203105. [SCIE Q2; Impact factor: 3.7]
  • Sum, K. W. R., Cheng, C. F., Wallhead, T., Kuo, C. C., Wang, F. J., Choi, S. M. (2018). Perceived physical literacy instrument for adolescents (PPLI-A): A further validation of the PPLI. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 16(1), 26-31. [SSCI Q2; Impact factor: 2.8]
  • Choi, S. M., Sum, K. W. R., & Leung, F. L. E. (2015). Comparison between natural turf and artificial turf on agility performance of rugby union players. Advances in Physical Education, 5(4), 273.

Book

  • Sum, K. W. R., Leung, F. L. E., Choi, S. M. (2022). Courseware and Class Materials of Sport Education Model. Hong Kong, China: Systech Technology & Publications Ltd.

  • EDUC1012 Industry of Sport, Leisure and Recreation – An Introduction
  • EDUC7551 Comparative Physical Education and Sport

Ad Hoc Journal Reviewer

  • European Physical Education Review, Heliyon, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, Journal of Teacher Education, Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, Teaching and Teacher Education, Thinking Skills and Creativity

Professional Affiliations

  • External Vice Chairman, Chinese Physical Literacy Association
  • Member, American College of Sports Medicine
  • Member, European College of Sports Science
  • Member, International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education
  • Member, International Physical Literacy Association

Community

  • Board of Director, Physical Literacy Academy for Children and Youth (Hong Kong, China)
  • Committee Member, Corporate Relations Committee, Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China Ltd. (Hong Kong, China)
  • Committee Member, North District Sports Association (Hong Kong, China)
  • School Manager, Yan Chai Hospital Choi Hin To Primary School (Hong Kong, China)

  • Postgraduate Studentship, Graduate School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2016 – 2021
  • Postgraduate Scholarship, Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund, 2018
  • Talent Development Scholarship, HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund, 2017
  • Educational Scholarship, Hong Kong Rugby Union Charitable Trust Fund, 2013 – 2015
  • Grand Way Scholarships, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013

  • Leung, F. L. E., Sum, K. W. R., Choi, S. M., Yuen, P. Y. B., Ng, S. K. R., Tang, T. M., & Ho, W. K. (2018-2019). Effects of sport education intervention on students’ perceived physical literacy and physical activity levels in university required physical education. (HKD170,000, Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
  • Sum, K. W. R., Leung, F. L. E., Ng, S. K. R., & Choi, S. M. (2016-2017). Relationship between perceived physical literacy and physical activity levels among Hong Kong adolescents. (HKD40,000, Direct Grant for Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

  • American College of Sports Medicine: Certified Exercise Physiologist®
  • Handball Association of Hong Kong, China: Level One Coach
  • Hong Kong Netball Association: Foundation Coach
  • World Rugby: Level 2 Coach
  • World Rugby: Level 1 7s Coach
  • World Rugby: Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach