Profile of Dr CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid - The Education University of Hong Kong


Assistant Professor	Department of Early Childhood Education
Member	Centre for Psychosocial Health

Contact

ORCiD

0000-0003-1698-5740

Phone

(852) 2948 7636

Fax

(852) 2948 7160

ccapio@eduhk.hk

Address

10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong

Website

https://pappl.eduhk.hk/rich/web/person.xhtml?pid=231431&name=CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid

Scopus ID

36129570400

Research Interest

Motor development and motor learning
Physical activity and movement behaviours
Fundamental movement skills of children with and without disabilities
Evidence-based practice and implementation science approach

Teaching Interest

Promoting children's fitness, health, and wellbeing
Supporting children with diverse needs

External Appointment

Academic Editor, PLOS ONE
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Psychology
Editorial Board Member, Information and Learning Science
Editorial Board Member, Physiotherapy Reviews

Personal Profile

Catherine is interested in utilising the intersecting areas of motor development, physical activity, and health in promoting better outcomes that start in early childhood. She comes from a background of practice, research, and government policy. Prior to joining The Education University of Hong Kong, she served as a Senior Research Advisor in a New Zealand Crown agency, where she focused on using research to inform government policies. She was also a Research Fellow in the University of Waikato in New Zealand, and was an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health in the University of Hong Kong. Catherine practiced paediatric physiotherapy prior to completing her PhD in HKU, and was an International Scholar in the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium in the area of psychomotor therapy. Her clinical background is one of the main drivers for her interest in applied research.

Research Interest

Motor development and motor learning
Physical activity and movement behaviours
Fundamental movement skills of children with and without disabilities
Evidence-based practice and implementation science approach

Teaching Interest

Promoting children's fitness, health, and wellbeing
Supporting children with diverse needs

External Appointment

Academic Editor, PLOS ONE
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Psychology
Editorial Board Member, Information and Learning Science
Editorial Board Member, Physiotherapy Reviews

Selected Output


Scholarly Books, Monographs and Chapters Chapter in an edited book (author) Capio, C.M., Sit, C.H.P. (2021). Women and sport in Hong Kong. López de D’Amico, R., Jahromi, M.K., Guinto, M.L.M., Women and sport in Asia (47-57). United Kingdom: Routledge Capio, C.M., Sit, C.H.P., Abernethy, B. (2014). Physical well-being. Alex C. MICHALOS, Encyclopedia of quality of life and well-being research (4805-4807). Springer Doi:10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_2166. Sit, C.H.P., Capio, C.M., Abernethy, B., MacKenzie, T.L. (2014). Healthy people 2010. Alex C. MICHALOS, Encyclopedia of quality of life and well-being research (2827-2831). Springer Doi:10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_1274. Masters, R.S.W., van der Kamp, J., Capio, C.M. (2013). Implicit motor learning by children. Jean COTE, Ronnie LIDOR, Conditions of children's talent development in sport (21-40). Fitness Information Technology https://julac.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/search?query=any,contains,991000677769703410&vid=EDUHKFind@EdUHK Library
Journal Publications Publication in refereed journal Hoskens, M.C.J., Uiga, L., Cooke, A., Capio, C.M., Masters, R.S.W. (2022). The effects of fatigued working memory functions on hypothesis testing: During acquisition of a motor skill. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 151(6), 1306- 1324 Doi:10.1037/xge0000905. Sit, C.H.P., Yu, J.J., Capio, C.M., Masters, R., & Abernethy, B. (2022). Physical activity and fundamental movement skills in children with developmental coordination disorder: abridged secondary publication. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 28(3), S37-S40 https://www.hkmj.org/abstracts/v28%20Suppl%203n3/37.htm Eguia, K.F., Capio, C.M. (2022). Teletherapy for children with developmental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines: A mixed-methods evaluation from the perspectives of parents and therapists. Child: Care, Health and Development Doi:10.1111/cch.12965. Yu, J.J., Capio, C.M., Abernethy, B., Sit, C.H.P. (2021). Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior in children with and without developmental coordination disorder: Associations with fundamental movement skills. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 118 Doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2021.104070. Capio, C. M., Ng, C. S. M., Chung, K. K. H., & Sit, C. H. P. (2021). Evaluation of a school-based dissemination of the movement guidelines for young children in Hong Kong: Study protocol. Archives of Public Health, 79 Doi:10.1186/s13690-021-00705-1. Capio, C.M., Chan, W.L., Li, S. (2021). Addressing the needs of early childhood teachers in promoting motor development through a co-design process. Journal of Education for Teaching, 47(5), 752-755 Doi:10.1080/02607476.2021.1959268. Capio, C. M., Lee, K., Jones, R. A., Masters, R (2021). Examining the antecedent role of movement proficiency in child development: study protocol.. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 2761 Capio, C.M., Eguia, K.F. (2021). Object control skills training for children with intellectual disability: An implementation case study. SAGE Open, 11(3), 1-12 Doi:10.1177/21582440211030603. Capio, C. M., & Eguia, K. F. (2021). Movement skills, perception, and physical activity of young children: A mediation analysis. Pediatrics International, 63 (4), 442-447 Hoskens, M., Uiga, L., Cooke, A., Capio, C.M., Masters, R.S.W. (2021). The effects of unilateral hand contractions on conscious control in early motor learning. The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 5 (1), 21-31 Kam, K.K.W., Uiga, L., Lam, W.K., Capio, C.M. (2021). The colour we wear: Impact on self-predicted and actual motor performance. The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 5 (1), 32-38 Mak, T. C. T., Chan, D. K. C., & Capio, C. M. (2021). Strategies for teachers to promote physical activity in early childhood education settings: A scoping review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(3), 867 Capio, C.M., Uiga, L., Lee, M.H., & Masters, R.S.W. (2020). Application of Analogy Learning in Softball Batting: Comparing Novice and Intermediate Players. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 9(3), 357-370 Uiga, L., Poolton, J. M., Capio, C. M., Wilson, M. R., Ryu, D., & Masters, R. S. W. (2020). The role of conscious processing of movements during balance by young and older adults. Human Movement Science, 70, 102566 Uiga, L., Capio, C.M., Ryu, D., Young, W.R., Wilson, M.R., Wong, T.W., Tse, A.C. and Masters, R.S. (2020). The role of movement-specific reinvestment in visuomotor control of walking by older adults. Journals of Gerontology Series B, 75(2), 282-292 Chan, D. C. L., Wong, T. W. L., Zhu, F. F., Lam, C. C., Young, W. R., Capio, C. M., Masters, R. S. W. (2019). Investigating changes in real-time conscious postural processing by older adults during different stance positions using electroencephalography coherence. Experimental Aging Research, 45 (5), 410-423 Sit, C. H.-P., Yu, J. J., Wong, S. H.-S., Capio, C. M., & Masters, R. (2019). A school-based physical activity intervention for children with developmental coordination disorder: A randomized controlled trial. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 89, 1-9 Van Ginneken, W. F., Poolton, J. M., Capio, C. M., Van Der Kamp, J., Choi, C. S. Y., & Masters, R. S. W. (2018). Conscious control is associated with freezing of mechanical degrees of freedom during motor learning. Journal of Motor Behavior, 50(4), 436-456 Masters, R., Capio, C., Poolton, J., & Uiga, L. (2018). Perceptual modification of the built environment to influence behavior associated with physical activity: Quasi-experimental field studies of a stair banister illusion. Sports Medicine, 48(6), 1505-1511 Capio, C. M., Mak, T. C. T., Tse, M. A., & Masters, R. S. W. (2018). Fundamental movement skills and balance of children with Down syndrome. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 62(3), 225-236 Rotor, E. R., & Capio, C. M. (2018). Clinical reasoning of Filipino physical therapists: Experiences in a developing nation. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 34(3), 181-193 Uiga, L., Capio, C. M., Ryu, D., Wilson, M. R., & Masters, R. S. W. (2018). The role of conscious control in maintaining stable posture. Human Movement Science, 57, 442-450 Capio, C. M., Uiga, L., Malhotra, N., Eguia, K. F., & Masters, R. S. W. (2018). Propensity for movement specific reinvestment by physiotherapists: Implications for education. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 34 (12), 926-930 Capio, C. M., Poolton, J. M., Eguia, K. F., Choi, C. S. Y., & Masters, R. S. W. (2017). Movement pattern components and mastery of an object control skill with error-reduced learning. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 20(3), 179-183 Lam, W.-K., Kam, K., Qu, Y., & Capio, C. M. (2017). Influence of shoe colour on perceived and actual jumping performance. Footwear Science, 9(sup1), S3-S5 Maxwell, J. P., Capio, C. M., & Masters, R. S. W. (2017). Interaction between motor ability and skill learning in children: Application of implicit and explicit approaches. European Journal of Sport Science, 17(4), 407-416 Van Ginneken, W. F., Poolton, J. M., Masters, R. S. W., Capio, C. M., Kal, E. C., & van der Kamp, J. (2017). Comparing the effects of conscious monitoring and conscious control on motor performance. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 30, 145-152 Capio, C. M., Eguia, K. F., & Simons, J. (2016). Test of gross motor development-2 for Filipino children with intellectual disability: Validity and reliability. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34(1), 10-17 Man, H. S., Lam, W. K., Lee, J., Capio, C. M., & Leung, A. K. L. (2016). Is passive metatarsophalangeal joint stiffness related to leg stiffness, vertical stiffness and running economy during sub-maximal running?. Gait and Posture, 49, 303-308 Yu, J., Sit, C. H. P., Burnett, A., Capio, C. M., Ha, A. S. C., & Huang, W. Y. J. (2016). Effects of fundamental movement skills training on children with developmental coordination disorder. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 33(2), 134-155 Yu, J., Sit, C. H. P., Capio, C. M., Burnett, A. B., Ha, A. S. C., & Huang, W. Y. J. (2016). Fundamental movement skills proficiency in children with developmental coordination disorder: Does physical self-concept matter?. Disability and Rehabilitation, 38(1), 45-51 Eguia, K. F., Capio, C. M., & Simons, J. (2015). Object control skills influence the physical activity of children with intellectual disability in a developing country: The Philippines. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 40(3), 265-274 Uiga, L., Cheng, K. C., Wilson, M. R., Masters, R. S. W., & Capio, C. M. (2015). Acquiring visual information for locomotion by older adults: A systematic review. Ageing Research Reviews, 20, 24-34 Capio, C.M., Sit, C.H.P., Eguia, K.F., Abernethy, B., Masters, R.S.W. (2015). Fundamental movement skills training to promote physical activity in children with and without disability: A pilot study. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 4(3), 235-243 Doi:10.1016/j.jshs.2014.08.001. Uiga, L., Capio, C.M., Wong, T.W.L., Wilson, M.R., Masters, R.S.W. (2015). Movement specific reinvestment and allocation of attention by older adults during walking. Cognitive Processing, 16(Suppl. 1), S421-S424 Doi:10.1007/s10339-015-0685-x. Capio, C.M., Sit, C.H.P., Eguia, K.F., Abernethy, B. (2014). Physical activity and movement skills proficiency of young Filipino children. Pediatrics International, 56(4), 651-653 Doi:10.1111/ped.12436. Capio, C.M., Poolton, J.M., Sit, C.H.P., Eguia, K.F., Masters, R.S.W. (2013). Reduction of errors during practice facilitates fundamental movement skill learning in children with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 57(4), 295-305 Doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01535.x. Capio, C.M., Poolton, J.M., Sit, C.H.P., Holmstrom, M., Masters, R.S.W. (2013). Reducing errors benefits the field-based learning of a fundamental movement skill in children. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 23(2), 181-188 Doi:10.1111/j.1600-0838.2011.01368.x. Sit, C.H.P., Capio, C.M., Cerin, E., MacKenzie, T.L. (2013). Assessment of measures of physical activity of children with cerebral palsy at home and school: A pilot study. Journal of Child and Adolescent Behavior, 1(3) Doi:10.4172/2375-4494.1000112. Chu, S.K.W., Siu, F., Liang, M., Capio, C.M., Wu, W.W.Y. (2013). Users' experiences and perceptions on using two wiki platforms for collaborative learning and knowledge management. Online Information Review, 37(2), 304-325 Doi:10.1108/OIR-03-2011-0043.
Conference Papers Refereed conference paper Mak, T.C.T., Wong, T.W.L., Capio, C.M. (2022, 6). Examining the Effects of Single-task, Dual-task, and Analogy Training on Conscious Motor Processing and Walking during Rehabilitation by Older Adults at Risk of Falling in Hong Kong: Preliminary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific Regional Congress 2022, Virtual Eguia, K.F., Capio, C.M. (2021, 12). Teletherapy for Children With Developmental Disorders During The COVID-19 Pandemic in The Philippines: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation. 4th International Developmental Pediatrics Association Congress, Virtual Capio, C.M., Chung, K.K.H., Ng, C.S.M., Sit, C.H.P., Jones, R. (2021, 11). Early childhood educators’ awareness and knowledge of the movement guidelines for pre-school aged children in Hong Kong. Australasian Society for Physical Activity Virtual Conference 2021, Virtual Choi, C.S.Y., Capio, C.M., Wong, T.W.L.., Masters, R.S.W. (2021, 4). The effect of working memory capacity and propensity for movement specific reinvestment on motor performance of older adults. World Physiotherapy Congress 2021, Virtual Capio, C.M., Eguia, K.F. (2020, 10). Does working memory have a role in object control skills development of young children?. International Motor Development Research Consortium, USA (online) Capio, C.M., Ho, D.C.W., Ho, H.C.M., Chan, C.C.Y. (2020, 10). Physical literacy: conceptualisation and integration in Hong Kong kindergartens. 25th Congress of the European College of Sport Science, Virtual Capio, C.M. Kam, K.K.W., Lam, G.W.K., & Uiga, L. (2019, 7). The Colour We Wear: Impact on Perceived and Actual Performance. Paper presented at the 15th European Congress of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Muenster, Germany Capio, C.M., & Eguai, K.F. (2019, 7). Fundamental Movement Skills and Physical Self-concept: Direct and Indirect Effects on Physical Activity of Young Children. Paper presented at the 15th European Congress of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Muenster, Germany. Capio, C.M. (2019, 6). Direct and indirect effects of fundamental movement skills proficiency on physical activity of young children. Paper presented at the Research Conference on Child Development: The role of family and school practices

Project


Exploring the Mechanism Underpinning Error-reduced Motor Learning The study aims to explore the underlying mechanisms of error-reduced motor learning through an experimental study. Two potential mechanisms will be examined: (1) cognitive engagement as measured by gaze behaviours and movement variability, and (2) motivational mechanism through positive perceived competence. Project Start Year: 2022, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid null
Enabling Future Teachers To Promote Physical Literacy Health And Wellbeing In Asian Preschool Setting This is an internationalization project, within the context of teaching pre-service early childhood education teachers. Physical literacy, health, and wellbeing from the perspectives of Hong Kong and the Philippines will be tackled in webinars for students across the two locations. Project Start Year: 2022, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid null
Preparing Our Tamariki for Successful Learning: A Values-based Approach to the Development of Movement Competence by Young Children This project, led by Professor Rich Masters of the University of Waikato, will look at the traditional Māori game, Ki-o-Rahi, as a unique, culturally-grounded context in which movement skills can be learned by young children . Project Start Year: 2021, Principal Investigator(s): MASTERS, Rich S.W. (CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid as Co-Investigator)
Developing a Mobile App for Analysing Gaze Pattern in Children with Autism. Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) exhibits atypical gaze patterns comparing with their counterparts with typical development (TD). Therefore, eye gaze analysis is a promising tool in autism screening. Current eye tracking methods are often time-consuming with calibrations and are expensive with special equipment and professional personnel. There is a need for a less costly, less time-consuming and easy-to- implement methods for analyzing eye gaze. The objective of this proposed study is to develop and evaluate whether a mobile app that displays two specially designed video clips can identify the differences in gaze patterns between children with ASD and children with TD. Children age 18-24 months will be recruited from special and normal pre-nursery schools or parents’ referrals. They will be screened by a pediatrician (one of the Co-Is) based on Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Toddler Module (ADOS-T) for autism diagnosis. Participants will be viewing a mobile app that will display two strategically designed video clips through a tablet. The differences in gaze patterns will then be analyzed and quantified between children with ASD and children with TD. Meanwhile, a pilot study will be conducted in TD adults (n = 30) to test the feasibility of the mobile app prior to the main study in children populations. The findings of this proposed study will serve as a foundation for developing a potential autism screening tool using mobile app and the data sets generated by this study will be used for machine learning in the future. Project Start Year: 2021, Principal Investigator(s): TSE, Choi Yeung Andy 謝采揚 (CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid null as Co-Principal Investigator)
The Antecedent Role of Movement Proficiency in Child Development: Evidence from a Group-Randomised Controlled Trial of a Motor Skills Training Programme for Young Children The study builds on evidence in motor learning and development. Previous work on error-reduced motor learning provides the framework for an intervention program; outcomes will explore the cognitive and social domains of development. Project Start Year: 2021, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid null
An Implementation Science Approach to Adapting Healthy Movement Behaviour Guidelines for Hong Kong Preschool-aged Children This health research takes an implementation science approach to promoting healthy movement guidelines in Hong Kong kindergartens. Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid null
Kids Move HK: Transforming Evidence to Enable Physical Wellbeing of Young Children This project aims to develop an evidence-based and fit for context online platform to enhance the knowledge and competencies of Hong Kong early childhood educators in promoting physical activity in young children. The project includes a scoping review (published), surveys of teachers, and process evaluation of the online platform. Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid null
Examining Conscious Motor Processing and the Effect of Single-task, Dual-task and Analogy Training on Walking during Rehabilitation by Older Adults at Risk of Falling in Hong Kong: A Randomized Controlled Trial .. Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid
Well-being of Filipino Domestic Workers in Hong Kong: A Public Policy Priority for the Future (在港菲律賓籍家庭傭工的福祉：未來公共政策的優先事項) .. Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): KING RONNEL BORNASAL 龔仁崇, CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid
Early Achievement Gaps in Mathematics, Social Emotional and Motor Development: The Moderating Roles of Cool and Hot Executive Function Early achievement is predictive of academic and occupational success in later life. However, there is a wide and persistent achievement gap globally between children from low-income families and those with greater advantages. Executive function (EF) may serve as a compensatory component in early development and learning for children experiencing risks early in life. A distinction between cool and hot self-regulation (our ability to regulate our thoughts and behaviours in affectively neutral demands versus in emotionally arousing tasks, respectively) is often made and the integration of these two aspects is regarded as essential in understanding the comprehensive nature of self-regulation and its influences on early academic attainment. Although the issue of the income-achievement gap has been hotly debated in Chinese societies, few empirical studies have addressed the income-achievement gap in the early years and its relationship with EF in Chinese societies, in which children are socialised to exert emotional and behavioural control both within the family and at school, regardless of household wealth. Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): SUN, Jin 孫瑾 (CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid null as Co-Investigator)
Physical Activity and Numeracy: Co-design, Support, and Evaluation This project explores the impact of active numeracy lessons in kindergarten Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid
Physical Literacy: Evidence and Conceptualisation in Early Childhood Education .. Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid
Preliminary Implementation of a Co-Designed Motor Skills Training Programme for Kindergarten Children .. Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid
Co-design of a Motor Skills Training Programme for Preschool Children .. Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid
Examining Conscious Motor Processing and the Effect of Single-task, Dual-task and Analogy Training on Walking during Rehabilitation by Older Adults at Risk of Falling in Hong Kong: A Randomized Controlled Trial Examination of the effect of instructional approaches on gait rehabilitation of older adults at risk of falling. Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid
A Multi-disciplinary Research Programme in Child Development This research programme is directed at research that seeks to improve key child developmental outcomes (physical and psychological well-being, numeracy, literacy, cognitive and socio-emotional skills), and research designed to understand how these outcomes develop. The project that is the subject of this application is the first phase of a longitudinal study. It will examine the interplay between children’s psychological and physical characteristics and how they interact with their experiences in kindergarten to influence the aforementioned developmental outcomes. Deliverables of this research programme include population representative data that can guide policy decisions and programme design. In the longer term, findings will aid in the development of novel interventions that can transform childhood education practices (e.g. practices that improve executive functioning and socio-emotional skills). Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): LEE, Kerry 李敬廉 (CAPIO, Catherine Mamaid as Co-Principal Investigator)