Raymond Kim-Wai Sum
Biographic Data
| ID | 4220747 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Raymond Kim-Wai Sum |
| GIVEN NAMES | Raymond Kim-Wai |
| FAMILY NAME | Sum |
| SIGNATURE | SUM R K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4051-9945 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 29 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 29 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Dispelling stigma and enduring bias
This study examined how female players engage with Honor of Kings (HOK), a mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game, focusing on the facilitating and inhibiting factors shaping their participation in this traditionally male-dominated domain. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 female players (aged 18–29). The analysis primarily focused on how social factors, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control influence their gamin…
Advancing movement and physical literacy earlier (AMPLE) program for promoting physical literacy and executive function among young children
The protocol has been registered at Chinese Clinical Trial Registry on August 27, 2025, under identifier ChiCTR2500108295
A scoping review on physical literacy domains associated with participation in sports video games among youth and adolescence
Physical literacy-based intervention for older adults
The ageing population creates concerns and challenges worldwide. The large number of older adults (aged over 65) in Hong Kong continues to rise as people live longer. This may result in heavy burdens on public services and problems such as a shortage of medical resources. The purpose of this study is to implement a physical literacy-based intervention among older adults in Hong Kong in order to achieve the goal of health promotion. A two-arm clus…
Effects of a blended classroom-based intervention on aerobic fitness, motor skills, inhibition, and daytime sleepiness among Hong Kong children
In response to the all-round development of primary school children, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a blended intervention program on children's health-related outcomes of aerobic fitness, motor skills, inhibition and daytime sleepiness in classroom settings. Three experimental conditions include: (1) the “Stand + Move” group combining sit-stand desks and physical activity (PA) recess, (2) “Move” group with PA recess only, and …
Operationalizing physical literacy through sport education in a university physical education program
Background Sport Education (SE: Siedentop, D., P. A. Hastie, and H. Van der Mars. 2019. Complete Guide to Sport Education. 3rd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics) is a pedagogical model that has been espoused to develop physically literate students through more authentic sports experiences in physical education (Hastie, P. A., and T. Wallhead. 2015. “Operationalizing Physical Literacy Through Sport Education.” Journal of Sport and Health Science 4…
Psychometric Validation of Senior Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument
Aim: To validate the Senior Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument (SPPLI). Methods: In the pilot study, we refined the Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument (PPLI, Cronbach’s α = 0.94, initially designed for adults) into SPPLI using internal reliability, content validity, and construct validity results. A total of 341 older adults recruited from community centers in Southern Taiwan participated in the study. A principle component analysis (PCA)…
Validation of a Speech Database for Assessing College Students’ Physical Competence under the Concept of Physical Literacy
This study developed a speech database for assessing one of the elements of physical literacy-physical competence. Thirty-one healthy and native Cantonese speakers were instructed to read a material aloud after various exercises. The speech database contained four types of speech, which were collected at rest and after three exercises of the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy 2nd Edition. To show the possibility of detecting each exercise s…
Physical Competence, Physical Well-Being, and Perceived Physical Literacy among Older Adults in Day Care Centers of Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, where the aging problem is inevitable, it is increasingly common for older adults to be admitted to day care centers. However, there has been limited research exploring conceivable indicators of healthy aging among older adults in such settings. The present study investigated the associations among the three indicators (physical competence, physical well-being, and perceived physical literacy) among older adults in day care centers …
Exploring physical literacy in children aged 8 to 12 years old
The variance between Chinese and Greek children may be attributed to cultural differences in the context of PA, such as PE policies and settings. The relatively low level of PL shown in both countries echoes the global trend of the declining PA among children, with an increasing amount of their time spent in a sedentary lifestyle. These findings highlight the need to consider children's cultural factors and pedagogical strategies in terms of deve…
Getting up close with Taoist
The influence of a customized continuing professional development programme on physical education teachers’ perceived physical literacy and efficacy beliefs
Effect of sport education on students’ perceived physical literacy, motivation, and physical activity levels in university required physical education
Relationship Among Physical Literacy, Mental Health, and Resilience in College Students
Objectives: The objective of the study is to examine the relationship among physical literacy, mental health, and resilience in college students. Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study. Participants ( N = 5,265; 46.6% males) completed perceived physical literacy instruments, mental health continuum short forms, and the 12-item child and youth resilience measures. Mediation models were applied to explore the association among three concepts…
The attitudes of collegiate coaches toward gay and lesbian athletes in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China
This study focused on the attitudes of 14 collegiate coaches toward gay and lesbian athletes in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China and the experience these coaches have had with such athletes. Interview results revealed that different levels of progress in the advocacy for gender equity education and/or sexual minority topics had affected the coaches' attitudes toward gay and lesbian student athletes. However, with increased contact, the coaches became…
Temporal Precedence of Physical Literacy and Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction
Overall, the study highlights the importance of a reciprocal relationship between physical literacy and basic psychological needs satisfaction
In/Visible Physical Education and the Public Health Agenda of Physical Literacy Development in Hong Kong
In this article, we will explore the recent development of physical literacy in the Hong Kong context and how the concept and operation of physical literacy implicitly exist at different levels of the Hong Kong education system. The Physical Education profession will be introduced. The development of physical literacy in terms of research and operationalization in primary, secondary, and tertiary education will then be discussed. We will go on to…
Association between Physical Literacy and Physical Activity
Perceived PL and PA levels were significantly related. The association between PL and GPA was identical. GPA and BMI showed significant difference between each group. The study offers a path to explore the concept of PL and how it can affect the PA of Chinese undergraduates. Furthermore, on the basis of this study, more research could develop practical interventions for Chinese undergraduates to enhance their PL and engagement in a lifetime of PA
Associations between perceived and actual physical literacy level in Chinese primary school children
This study is the first to examine the associations between the perceived and actual levels of PL in Chinese children. Additional studies should explore the importance of children's perceptions of PL when assessing the actual level of PL in physical education and health settings. Girls should be more encouraged by PE teachers to participate actively in physical activities in the school environment
The development and validation of an instrument for measuring market demand factors associated with sports training tourism for sports teams
Training camps or exchange visits offered to schools and sports clubs in various team sports have attracted considerable attention in terms of their commercial value. The purpose of this study was to construct, develop and validate a Scale of Market Demand (SMD) associated with overseas sports training program. Based on the literature review, four factors were identified that may influence the decision of sports teams to participate in overseas s…
The associations between psychological needs, health‐related quality of life and subjective well‐being among Chinese older people
The present study investigated the associations between the three psychological needs (autonomy, competence and relatedness) derived from the Self-determination Theory and well-being [health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and subjective well-being (SWB)] among older people in Hong Kong SAR, China. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to August 2018 in Hong Kong. A total of 230 participants aged 60-year-old or above were recruited from …
Physical Activity of Children with Physical Disabilities
The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity (PA) of children with physical disabilities (PD) and its associated environmental and behavioral factors at home and at school. One hundred and forty-seven Hong Kong children (mean age = 13.5 ± 2.5 years) with PD from three special schools participated. We used BEACHES (Behaviors of Eating and Activity for Children's Health: Evaluation System) to assess their PA and associated variabl…
Children with Physical Disabilities at School and Home
The purpose of this study was to assess the physical activity (PA) of children with physical disabilities (PD) in school and home settings and to simultaneously examine selected contextual characteristics in relation to PA in those settings. Children with PD (N = 35; Mean age = 15.67 ± 4.30 years; 26 boys) were systematically observed using BEACHES (Behaviors of Eating and Activity for Children's Health: Evaluation System) at school (before schoo…
Social-Ecological Determinants of Elite Student Athletes' Dual Career Development in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Previous research has encouraged a cultural specific framework to be developed through research in Asian countries, such as China, to help internationalize the findings and help athletes to adapt them to their society and culture. Based on a socioecological framework, this study investigated how social-ecological determinants affect elite student athletes' (ESA) experience of the socialization process of dual career development in Hong Kong and T…
Lived Experiences of a Hong Kong Physical Education Teacher
This study employed ethnographical and phenomenological methods to explore the lived experiences and career of a Hong Kong secondary school physical education (PE) teacher (Wharton) in order to embody his versatile roles through phenomenological description of a lived body itself and the lived world. The central research question is “How does a male secondary school PE teacher manage his work life and the embodiment of his professional roles?” Da…
Understanding teachers’ will and capacity to accomplish physical education curriculum reform
The purpose of this study is to examine the receptivity of physical education teachers to curriculum reform and their capacity to accomplish the proposed changes. A sample of 145 secondary physical educators with different years of teaching experience was recruited to participate in this study on a voluntary basis. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, teachers’ responses were surveyed using a questionnaire derived from the teachers’ r…
Teachers' perceptions of in-service teacher training to support curriculum change in physical education
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an in-service training program and understand teachers' receptivity to curriculum change in physical education. A total of 183 primary school teachers were recruited as participants on a voluntary basis. They were asked to respond to a questionnaire about their receptivity to changes in the current physical education curriculum as well as their views on the effectiveness of a teacher …
The attitudes of collegiate coaches toward gay and lesbian athletes in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China
This study focused on the attitudes of 14 collegiate coaches toward gay and lesbian athletes in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China and the experience these coaches have had with such athletes. Interview results revealed that different levels of progress in the advocacy for gender equity education and/or sexual minority topics had affected the coaches' attitudes toward gay and lesbian student athletes. However, with increased contact, the coaches became…
The associations between psychological needs, health‐related quality of life and subjective well‐being among Chinese older people
The present study investigated the associations between the three psychological needs (autonomy, competence and relatedness) derived from the Self-determination Theory and well-being [health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and subjective well-being (SWB)] among older people in Hong Kong SAR, China. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to August 2018 in Hong Kong. A total of 230 participants aged 60-year-old or above were recruited from …
Social-Ecological Determinants of Elite Student Athletes' Dual Career Development in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Previous research has encouraged a cultural specific framework to be developed through research in Asian countries, such as China, to help internationalize the findings and help athletes to adapt them to their society and culture. Based on a socioecological framework, this study investigated how social-ecological determinants affect elite student athletes' (ESA) experience of the socialization process of dual career development in Hong Kong and T…
Lived Experiences of a Hong Kong Physical Education Teacher
This study employed ethnographical and phenomenological methods to explore the lived experiences and career of a Hong Kong secondary school physical education (PE) teacher (Wharton) in order to embody his versatile roles through phenomenological description of a lived body itself and the lived world. The central research question is “How does a male secondary school PE teacher manage his work life and the embodiment of his professional roles?” Da…
Teachers' perceptions of in-service teacher training to support curriculum change in physical education
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an in-service training program and understand teachers' receptivity to curriculum change in physical education. A total of 183 primary school teachers were recruited as participants on a voluntary basis. They were asked to respond to a questionnaire about their receptivity to changes in the current physical education curriculum as well as their views on the effectiveness of a teacher …
Understanding teachers’ will and capacity to accomplish physical education curriculum reform
The purpose of this study is to examine the receptivity of physical education teachers to curriculum reform and their capacity to accomplish the proposed changes. A sample of 145 secondary physical educators with different years of teaching experience was recruited to participate in this study on a voluntary basis. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, teachers’ responses were surveyed using a questionnaire derived from the teachers’ r…
The career trajectory of physical education teachers in Hong Kong
This study investigates the career trajectory of primary school physical education teachers (PSPETs) in Hong Kong. It is focused on the problems arising from apparent overload and the multiple roles of physical education teachers’ career development in Hong Kong brought about by education and curriculum reforms. The specific research question is, “What are PSPETs’ career aims and how do they describe and conceptualize their career trajectories?” …
Psychometric properties of the Chinese (Cantonese) versions of the KIDSCREEN health-related quality of life questionnaire
Lived Experiences of a Hong Kong Physical Education Teacher
This study employed ethnographical and phenomenological methods to explore the lived experiences and career of a Hong Kong secondary school physical education (PE) teacher (Wharton) in order to embody his versatile roles through phenomenological description of a lived body itself and the lived world. The central research question is “How does a male secondary school PE teacher manage his work life and the embodiment of his professional roles?” Da…
Children with Physical Disabilities at School and Home
The purpose of this study was to assess the physical activity (PA) of children with physical disabilities (PD) in school and home settings and to simultaneously examine selected contextual characteristics in relation to PA in those settings. Children with PD (N = 35; Mean age = 15.67 ± 4.30 years; 26 boys) were systematically observed using BEACHES (Behaviors of Eating and Activity for Children's Health: Evaluation System) at school (before schoo…
Social-Ecological Determinants of Elite Student Athletes' Dual Career Development in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Previous research has encouraged a cultural specific framework to be developed through research in Asian countries, such as China, to help internationalize the findings and help athletes to adapt them to their society and culture. Based on a socioecological framework, this study investigated how social-ecological determinants affect elite student athletes' (ESA) experience of the socialization process of dual career development in Hong Kong and T…
Physical Activity of Children with Physical Disabilities
The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity (PA) of children with physical disabilities (PD) and its associated environmental and behavioral factors at home and at school. One hundred and forty-seven Hong Kong children (mean age = 13.5 ± 2.5 years) with PD from three special schools participated. We used BEACHES (Behaviors of Eating and Activity for Children's Health: Evaluation System) to assess their PA and associated variabl…
Temporal Precedence of Physical Literacy and Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction
Overall, the study highlights the importance of a reciprocal relationship between physical literacy and basic psychological needs satisfaction
In/Visible Physical Education and the Public Health Agenda of Physical Literacy Development in Hong Kong
In this article, we will explore the recent development of physical literacy in the Hong Kong context and how the concept and operation of physical literacy implicitly exist at different levels of the Hong Kong education system. The Physical Education profession will be introduced. The development of physical literacy in terms of research and operationalization in primary, secondary, and tertiary education will then be discussed. We will go on to…
Association between Physical Literacy and Physical Activity
Perceived PL and PA levels were significantly related. The association between PL and GPA was identical. GPA and BMI showed significant difference between each group. The study offers a path to explore the concept of PL and how it can affect the PA of Chinese undergraduates. Furthermore, on the basis of this study, more research could develop practical interventions for Chinese undergraduates to enhance their PL and engagement in a lifetime of PA
Associations between perceived and actual physical literacy level in Chinese primary school children
This study is the first to examine the associations between the perceived and actual levels of PL in Chinese children. Additional studies should explore the importance of children's perceptions of PL when assessing the actual level of PL in physical education and health settings. Girls should be more encouraged by PE teachers to participate actively in physical activities in the school environment
The development and validation of an instrument for measuring market demand factors associated with sports training tourism for sports teams
Training camps or exchange visits offered to schools and sports clubs in various team sports have attracted considerable attention in terms of their commercial value. The purpose of this study was to construct, develop and validate a Scale of Market Demand (SMD) associated with overseas sports training program. Based on the literature review, four factors were identified that may influence the decision of sports teams to participate in overseas s…
The associations between psychological needs, health‐related quality of life and subjective well‐being among Chinese older people
The present study investigated the associations between the three psychological needs (autonomy, competence and relatedness) derived from the Self-determination Theory and well-being [health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and subjective well-being (SWB)] among older people in Hong Kong SAR, China. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to August 2018 in Hong Kong. A total of 230 participants aged 60-year-old or above were recruited from …
Getting up close with Taoist
The influence of a customized continuing professional development programme on physical education teachers’ perceived physical literacy and efficacy beliefs
Effect of sport education on students’ perceived physical literacy, motivation, and physical activity levels in university required physical education
Relationship Among Physical Literacy, Mental Health, and Resilience in College Students
Objectives: The objective of the study is to examine the relationship among physical literacy, mental health, and resilience in college students. Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study. Participants ( N = 5,265; 46.6% males) completed perceived physical literacy instruments, mental health continuum short forms, and the 12-item child and youth resilience measures. Mediation models were applied to explore the association among three concepts…
The attitudes of collegiate coaches toward gay and lesbian athletes in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China
This study focused on the attitudes of 14 collegiate coaches toward gay and lesbian athletes in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China and the experience these coaches have had with such athletes. Interview results revealed that different levels of progress in the advocacy for gender equity education and/or sexual minority topics had affected the coaches' attitudes toward gay and lesbian student athletes. However, with increased contact, the coaches became…
Effects of a blended classroom-based intervention on aerobic fitness, motor skills, inhibition, and daytime sleepiness among Hong Kong children
In response to the all-round development of primary school children, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a blended intervention program on children's health-related outcomes of aerobic fitness, motor skills, inhibition and daytime sleepiness in classroom settings. Three experimental conditions include: (1) the “Stand + Move” group combining sit-stand desks and physical activity (PA) recess, (2) “Move” group with PA recess only, and …
Operationalizing physical literacy through sport education in a university physical education program
Background Sport Education (SE: Siedentop, D., P. A. Hastie, and H. Van der Mars. 2019. Complete Guide to Sport Education. 3rd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics) is a pedagogical model that has been espoused to develop physically literate students through more authentic sports experiences in physical education (Hastie, P. A., and T. Wallhead. 2015. “Operationalizing Physical Literacy Through Sport Education.” Journal of Sport and Health Science 4…
Psychometric Validation of Senior Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument
Aim: To validate the Senior Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument (SPPLI). Methods: In the pilot study, we refined the Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument (PPLI, Cronbach’s α = 0.94, initially designed for adults) into SPPLI using internal reliability, content validity, and construct validity results. A total of 341 older adults recruited from community centers in Southern Taiwan participated in the study. A principle component analysis (PCA)…
Validation of a Speech Database for Assessing College Students’ Physical Competence under the Concept of Physical Literacy
This study developed a speech database for assessing one of the elements of physical literacy-physical competence. Thirty-one healthy and native Cantonese speakers were instructed to read a material aloud after various exercises. The speech database contained four types of speech, which were collected at rest and after three exercises of the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy 2nd Edition. To show the possibility of detecting each exercise s…
Physical Competence, Physical Well-Being, and Perceived Physical Literacy among Older Adults in Day Care Centers of Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, where the aging problem is inevitable, it is increasingly common for older adults to be admitted to day care centers. However, there has been limited research exploring conceivable indicators of healthy aging among older adults in such settings. The present study investigated the associations among the three indicators (physical competence, physical well-being, and perceived physical literacy) among older adults in day care centers …
Exploring physical literacy in children aged 8 to 12 years old
The variance between Chinese and Greek children may be attributed to cultural differences in the context of PA, such as PE policies and settings. The relatively low level of PL shown in both countries echoes the global trend of the declining PA among children, with an increasing amount of their time spent in a sedentary lifestyle. These findings highlight the need to consider children's cultural factors and pedagogical strategies in terms of deve…
Psychology (27 works) · Medicine (18 works) · Children's Physical and Motor Development (17 works) · Pedagogy (15 works) · Literacy (13 works) · Social Psychology (11 works) · Developmental psychology (10 works) · Physical education (10 works) · Physical Education and Pedagogy (10 works) · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport (9 works)