PESS Research

Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) AG has a vibrant research culture involving all academic staff who actively pursue major research grants - the result of a major interdisciplinary collaboration with the Ministry of Education. 
Applied psychology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, health and wellness, pedagogy and sports studies are well-established research fields and motor-control/development and coaching are emerging as strong contenders.

Applicants who are keen to pursue a Higher Degree programme by research in physical education or sports science should first contact PESS directly (Programme Leader:  Asst Prof Luis Calmeiro) to establish feasibility as well as an appropriate research supervisor before submitting their application to NIE.

S/NName of PESS StaffProject Team MembersStart DateEnd DateName of project
1 Koh Koon Teck - 01-Mar-202331-Aug-2024A Study of The Relationships Between Character Strengths and Well-being Among Pre-service Teachers in Singapore
2 Stephen Francis Burns - 01-Jul-2022 30-Jun-2024 Blood flow restriction to maximise adaptations with high intensity interval training in racquet sport athletes
3 Wang Chee Keng, John (1) Dr Chian Lit Khoon (PESS)
(2) Dr Cho Hee Tae (External Collaborator)
(3) A/P Chiu Weisheng (External Collaborator);
(4) Asst/P Joo Dongoh (External Collaborator);
(5) Dr Pyun Do Young (External Consultant) 		01-Mar-2022 28-Feb-2025 COVID-19 and Sport Business: The Role of Nostalgia
4 Chia Yong Hwa Michael Prof Josip Car (NTU PI) 27-Sep-2019 31-Dec-2025 Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Translational Unit
5 Kong Pui Wah Dr Cecelia Ma (OER) 01-Mar-2023 28-Feb-2025 Sport Coaching for Individuals with Disabilities: Exploration of a Constraint-Led Approach in Para-Table Tennis