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Research Interests
Dr Wendy Huang’s research interest centers on the comprehensive spectrum of 24-hour movement behaviours, encompassing physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep, across various populations. She is particularly intrigued by the interplay between these time-use elements and how they collectively influence overall health and child development. By leveraging advanced analytic techniques and emerging wearable devices, she seeks to capture a comprehensive picture of daily movement patterns. The implications of her research offer insights that can foster the development of holistic strategies for health optimization.
Biography
Dr. Wendy Huang is a Professor at Department of Sports and Health Sciences, and the Director of Dr. Stephen Hui Research Centre for Physical Recreation and Wellness, Hong Kong Baptist University. She was awarded the RGC Research Fellow Scheme (RFS) 2023/24.
Dr Huang serves as the Associate Editor of International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, and Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness. She is a member of Grant Review Board of Research Council, Health Bureau of HKSAR, Board of Director of Asian Society for Adapted Physical Education and Exercise (ASAPE), and the Treasurer of Society for Adapted Physical Activity of Hong Kong, China (HKSAPA). Dr Huang is the co-leader of Active Healthy Kids Hong Kong Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Power the Movement to Get Kids Moving: Development and Evaluation of a Report Card on Active Healthy Lifestyle for the Early Years
HUANG, W. Y. J. (PI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Research project
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Battling Sedentarism in Children with Special Educational Needs through Inclusive Physical Activity.
Sit, H. P. (PI), HUANG, W. Y. J. (CoPI) & CARTY, C. (CoPI)
1/06/23 → 31/05/26
Project: Research project
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Physical Activity Intervention on Neurocognitive Performance, Mental Health and Behavioural Outcomes of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Sit, H. P. (PI), HUANG, W. Y. J. (CoI) & Tsai, C. L. (CoI)
1/03/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Research project
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Jockey Club Mus-fit for Health
JIAO, J. (PI), CHOW, B. C. (CoI), HUANG, W. Y. J. (CoI), TAM, T. K. B. (CoI), HON, S. S. (CoI), Yung, S. H. P. (Collaborator) & Tsang, W. N. W. (Collaborator)
1/12/21 → 11/11/24
Project: Research project
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Promoting physical activity among primary school children and their families in Hong Kong: A community-based healthy lifestyle program ("F.I.T. Family")
Wong, H.-S. S. (PI) & HUANG, W. Y. J. (CoPI)
30/06/21 → 29/06/24
Project: Research project
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The Overflow Effects of Movement Behaviour Change Interventions for Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Feng, J., Huang, W. Y., Zheng, C., Jiao, J., Khan, A., Nisar, M. & Wong, S.H.-S., Dec 2024, In: Sports Medicine. 54, 12, p. 3151–3167 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a parent-focused intervention targeting 24-hour movement behaviours in preschool-aged children: a randomised controlled trial
Feng, J., Huang, W. Y., Sit, C.H.-P., Reilly, J. J. & Khan, A., 9 Sept 2024, In: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 21, 1, 12 p., 98.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Additional Effect of Exercise to Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Health in Adults With Overweight/obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Dai, Z., Wan, K., Wong, P.-S., Huang, W. Y. J., Yu, A.P.-H. & Wong, S.H.-S., Dec 2025, In: Current Obesity Reports. 14, 1, 15 p., 54.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Association of Sedentary Lifestyle with Risk of Acute and Post-Acute COVID-19 Sequelae: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Zheng, C., Huang, W.Y.-J., Sun, F.-H., Wong, M.C.-S., Siu, P.M.-F., Chen, X.-K. & Wong, S.H.-S., Feb 2025, In: American Journal of Medicine. 138, 2, p. 298-307.e4 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Associations between parental perceptions of neighbourhood environment and physical activity in children and adolescents: a systematic review including 149 studies
Xing, R., Rachele, J. N., Matolic, T., Loh, V., Cerin, E., Jiao, J., Huang, W. Y. & Pedisic, Z., 6 Jun 2025, In: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 22, 1, 30 p., 70.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Prizes
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President’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Team Teaching in 2023 – 2024
HUANG, W. Y. J. (Recipient), May 2024
Prize: Award
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Activities
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The Society of Chinese Scholars on Exercise Physiology and Fitness (External organisation)
HUANG, W. Y. J. (President)
Jan 2025 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board/committee/council
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JAMA Pediatrics (Journal)
HUANG, W. Y. J. (Editor)
22 May 2025 → 5 Jun 2025Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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JAMA Pediatrics (Journal)
HUANG, W. Y. J. (Reviewer)
May 2024 → Jun 2024Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Journal)
HUANG, W. Y. J. (Reviewer)
Feb 2024 → Mar 2024Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Sports Medicine - Open (Journal)
HUANG, W. Y. J. (Editor)
Dec 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)