Projects / Research Works
Area(s) of Teaching Expertise
Course Subject Taught (Selected)
For Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)
For PDP on New Paradigm of Learning and Teaching in Physical Education & PDP on STEAM in Physical Education
For Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management
Member of Professional Bodies
Current
1. 7/2024 – Present: Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China (中國香港體適能總會) - Member of Education & Professional Development Committee
2. 2022 – Present: Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) Augment & Transition Working Group
3. 9/2021 – Present : Curriculum Development Council (CDC) Committee on Physical Education - Member of Curriculum Development Council (CDC) Committee
4. 2020 – Present: Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine & Sports Science (HKASMSS, 香港運動醫學及科學學會) - Commission Member (Strength & Conditioning Commission)
5. 2018 – Present: Hong Kong Physical Education Association (HKPEA, 香港學校體育學會) - Member of Executive Committee (Publication)
6. 2018 – Present: Christian & Missionary Alliance Sun Kei Primary School (基督教宣道會宣基小學) - PE Panel Consultant
Completed (Selected)
1. 2021 - 2022: Assessment Panel on Physical Education Key Learning Area: Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (CEATE) (2021/2022) - Member of the Assessment Panel
2. 2021 – 2022: Assessment Working Group (AWG) of Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (CEATE) (2021/2022) - Members of AWG
3. 2021 – 2022: Executive Committee The University Sports Federation of Hong Kong (USFHK) - Member of Executive Committee
4. 2018 – 2021: Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority - HKDSE Physical Education - Subject Committee Member
Member of Programme Validation / Revalidation Panels
Chow, C.C.G. & Ho, Y.K.K (2023). Provision of Services for ONE PDP “Preparation Strategies of the Practical Component in HKDSE (PE) examination” (EDB(CD)-PE-2324-32). Grant code: 08252. (PI)
Ho, Y.K.K & Chow, C.C.G. (2023). Provision of Services for Composing Video Clips of Training Drills on Badminton and Handball” (EDB(CD)-PE-2324-31). Grant code: 08612. (Co-I)
Chow, C.C.G. (2022). Tackling Language – Curriculum Review. Project code: C1165. HK$120,000. (PI)
Chow, C.C.G. & Tam, S.M.S. (2022). Provision of Services for ONE PDP “Preparation Strategies of the Practical Component in HKDSE (PE) exam” and composing video clips of training drills on fitness, basketball and volleyball” (EDB(CD)-PE-2223-16). Grant code: 08232. (PI)
Chow, C.C.G. & Kam W.K.K. (2022). Provision of Services for Two PDPs on “Assessment for Learning in the Practical Components of the HKDSE PE examination” (EDB(CD)-PE-2122-21). Grant code: 08216. (PI)
Chow, C.C.G., Chan, C.Y.R., & Kam, W.K.K. (2021). Provision of Services for TWO Professional Development Programmes (PDPs) on "Information Technology (IT) in Physical Education (PE)” and composing ONE "Information Technology (IT) in Physical Education (PE)" Learning and Teaching Materials (EDB(CD)-PE-1921-16). (PI)
Chow, C.C.G. (2020). Provision of Services for composing Two “Information Technology (IT) in Physical Education (PE)” Learning and Teaching Materials (EDB(CD)-PE-1920-30). (PI)
Chow, C.C.G. (2020). Provision of Services for composing Two Professional Development Programmes (PDP)s on “Information Technology (IT) in Physical Education (PE)” (EDB(CD)-PE-1920-29). (PI)
Kam K.W.K., Sun, F.H. & Chow, G.C.C. (2019). Provision of Services for “the Hong Kong PE Teacher Conference 2019 and 2020”; EDB(CD)-PE-1819-12). (Co-I)
Tin Ka Ping Foundation – Learning Award for Mentees of Shi-Tu Scheme 2021-22; 2023/24 [Shi-Fu (Master) of Miss Lam Yuen Sum (BEd(PE), 2018 – 2022) & Miss Chu Chek Ying (BEd(PE), 2020 – 2025) respectively]
FLASS Teaching Award Scheme (TAS) 2020/21 - Faculty Teaching Award, The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr. Gary Chow joined the Department of Health and Physical Education in 2016, bringing extensive experience from other departments at the Education University of Hong Kong. He has established himself as a key knowledge leader in the field of physical education in Hong Kong, consistently making significant contributions to advancements in the field. Dr. Chow actively engages with the physical education community, sharing unique insights and driving progress in an ever-evolving educational landscape. He is highly dedicated to sharing his experience and thoughts on learning and teaching with others.
In November 2023, Dr. Chow was invited to present at the collaborative learning and teaching seminar titled "Adapting Authentic Assessment for Diverse Disciplines and Enhanced Learning Outcomes," which brought together EdUHK and HKBU. During the seminar, he presented his transformative journey, highlighting the integration of AI technology, specifically speech-to-text, to revolutionize authentic assessment and micro-teaching practices in the field of Physical Education. This innovative approach empowered students, fostering collaboration and significantly enhancing learning outcomes.
Dr. Chow's outstanding teaching and commitment to disseminating innovative and effective teaching practices have been recognized through various accolades. In the 2020/21 academic year, he received the FLASS Teaching Awards. Moreover, he was appointed to the Assessment Panel on Physical Education Key Learning Area and the Assessment Working Group (AWG) for the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence (CEATE) in the 2021/2022 academic year, further acknowledging his expertise and dedication.
As a researcher, Dr. Gary Chow has covered diverse areas within the field, including postural control, performance analysis, sports training, and recovery. Recently, he has focused on utilizing technology in sports and physical education, addressing community concerns through his research. In the 2020/21 academic year, Dr. Chow was awarded the Early Career Scheme (ECS) Project Grant by the Research Grants Council (RGC), supporting his study on remote exercise at home. In 2023/24, he secured support from the RGC again for his first General Research Fund (GRF) project, which explores the process of learning to cycle through a balance bike from the perspective of postural control. These grants illustrate the excellence of his research and emphasize the significance of competitive funding in supporting Dr. Chow's ongoing academic development.
Projects / Research Works
Area(s) of Teaching Expertise
Course Subject Taught (Selected)
For Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)
For PDP on New Paradigm of Learning and Teaching in Physical Education & PDP on STEAM in Physical Education
For Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management
Member of Professional Bodies
Current
1. 7/2024 – Present: Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China (中國香港體適能總會) - Member of Education & Professional Development Committee
2. 2022 – Present: Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) Augment & Transition Working Group
3. 9/2021 – Present : Curriculum Development Council (CDC) Committee on Physical Education - Member of Curriculum Development Council (CDC) Committee
4. 2020 – Present: Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine & Sports Science (HKASMSS, 香港運動醫學及科學學會) - Commission Member (Strength & Conditioning Commission)
5. 2018 – Present: Hong Kong Physical Education Association (HKPEA, 香港學校體育學會) - Member of Executive Committee (Publication)
6. 2018 – Present: Christian & Missionary Alliance Sun Kei Primary School (基督教宣道會宣基小學) - PE Panel Consultant
Completed (Selected)
1. 2021 - 2022: Assessment Panel on Physical Education Key Learning Area: Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (CEATE) (2021/2022) - Member of the Assessment Panel
2. 2021 – 2022: Assessment Working Group (AWG) of Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (CEATE) (2021/2022) - Members of AWG
3. 2021 – 2022: Executive Committee The University Sports Federation of Hong Kong (USFHK) - Member of Executive Committee
4. 2018 – 2021: Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority - HKDSE Physical Education - Subject Committee Member
Member of Programme Validation / Revalidation Panels
Chow, C.C.G. & Ho, Y.K.K (2023). Provision of Services for ONE PDP “Preparation Strategies of the Practical Component in HKDSE (PE) examination” (EDB(CD)-PE-2324-32). Grant code: 08252. (PI)
Ho, Y.K.K & Chow, C.C.G. (2023). Provision of Services for Composing Video Clips of Training Drills on Badminton and Handball” (EDB(CD)-PE-2324-31). Grant code: 08612. (Co-I)
Chow, C.C.G. (2022). Tackling Language – Curriculum Review. Project code: C1165. HK$120,000. (PI)
Chow, C.C.G. & Tam, S.M.S. (2022). Provision of Services for ONE PDP “Preparation Strategies of the Practical Component in HKDSE (PE) exam” and composing video clips of training drills on fitness, basketball and volleyball” (EDB(CD)-PE-2223-16). Grant code: 08232. (PI)
Chow, C.C.G. & Kam W.K.K. (2022). Provision of Services for Two PDPs on “Assessment for Learning in the Practical Components of the HKDSE PE examination” (EDB(CD)-PE-2122-21). Grant code: 08216. (PI)
Chow, C.C.G., Chan, C.Y.R., & Kam, W.K.K. (2021). Provision of Services for TWO Professional Development Programmes (PDPs) on "Information Technology (IT) in Physical Education (PE)” and composing ONE "Information Technology (IT) in Physical Education (PE)" Learning and Teaching Materials (EDB(CD)-PE-1921-16). (PI)
Chow, C.C.G. (2020). Provision of Services for composing Two “Information Technology (IT) in Physical Education (PE)” Learning and Teaching Materials (EDB(CD)-PE-1920-30). (PI)
Chow, C.C.G. (2020). Provision of Services for composing Two Professional Development Programmes (PDP)s on “Information Technology (IT) in Physical Education (PE)” (EDB(CD)-PE-1920-29). (PI)
Kam K.W.K., Sun, F.H. & Chow, G.C.C. (2019). Provision of Services for “the Hong Kong PE Teacher Conference 2019 and 2020”; EDB(CD)-PE-1819-12). (Co-I)
Tin Ka Ping Foundation – Learning Award for Mentees of Shi-Tu Scheme 2021-22; 2023/24 [Shi-Fu (Master) of Miss Lam Yuen Sum (BEd(PE), 2018 – 2022) & Miss Chu Chek Ying (BEd(PE), 2020 – 2025) respectively]
FLASS Teaching Award Scheme (TAS) 2020/21 - Faculty Teaching Award, The Education University of Hong Kong