14 May 2025

The LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) kicked off the ‘HKUMed Sports Health’ initiative, aiming to promote a transformative sports health landscape in the city. As a primary healthcare advocate, HKUMed is set to unite the realms of sports development, medical education, research, and clinical services in a bid to champion a healthier, more active society.

The initiative was officially launched today (14 May) at a special ceremony. ‘In recent years, the HKSAR Government has actively promoted sports development, which includes encouraging collaboration among communities to foster a strong sporting culture,’ said Professor Chak-sing Lau, Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health) and Dean of Medicine, HKU, at the ceremony. ‘Regular exercise is crucial for preventing chronic diseases and maintaining overall health. In light of this, the HKUMed Sports Health initiative was established as an important part of our Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Collaboratory (CPHC), dedicated to pioneering a transformative sports health ecosystem. We are here to empower the community with our expertise in sports science and clinical care, fostering physical vitality across all ages and abilities.’

‘We have always focused on primary healthcare and knowledge exchange. This initiative will emphasise preventive care and rehabilitation to enhance overall community health, working together to contribute to a healthier future,’ Professor Lau added.

Professor Wong Tak-man, Clinical Professor at the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine at HKUMed, outlined the mission of the initiative, ‘The aim of the HKUMed Sports Health initiative is to spearhead evidence-based innovations by uniting sports science, rehabilitation science, and clinical research to have a real-world impact. Our commitment to public education and knowledge exchange activities will help cultivate a culture of physical activities in the community.’

Education is a cornerstone of the initiative. Sports health education will be integrated into the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) curriculum, equipping medical students with a broad understanding of the importance of exercise adaptation and physical activity, and its vital role in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of major chronic diseases.  In their clinical training, the students will gain hands-on experience in a range of orthopaedics and traumatology clinics. During their Family Medicine block, they will also attend workshops on exercise prescription and musculoskeletal ultrasound to foster a preventive and rehabilitative approach to patient care. A specialty clerkship at The University of Hong Kong – Shenzhen Hospital will further enrich students’ practical experience and foster cross-border collaboration. 

Dr Amy Ng Pui-pui, Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine at HKUMed, added, ‘With the launch of the HKUMed Sports Health, we are excited to extend our impact beyond campus. Through community activities at District Health Centres, we plan for the students to have the opportunity to address societal needs directly and promote healthy lifestyles through exercise.’  In addition to a minor in Kinesiology, which HKUMed offers to all HKU undergraduates, the Faculty will offer a new module on Sports Health to educate students in different healthcare disciplines on promoting health through exercise.

HKUMed will establish strategic partnerships with reputable educational institutions to enhance sports medicine education and facilitate scholarly exchange. These collaborations will include boosting research activities, clinical internships and teaching. The Faculty will also organise symposiums and seminars on innovations and interdisciplinary advancements in sports health. The project team is cooperating with District Health Centres to spread sports-related health information to the public.

With expertise spanning cardiology, emergency medicine, family medicine and primary care, orthopaedics and traumatology, kinesiology, and sports science, the HKUMed Sports Health team is exploring to provide on-site medical support during major sports competitions and other events.  HKUMed has established a purpose-built clinic specialising in sports-related injuries, cardiac fitness and rehabilitation for athletes and community sports enthusiasts at all levels.

By integrating clinical expertise with community empowerment, HKUMed is poised to lead the charge in fostering physical vitality and promoting a healthier society. Through strategic partnerships, innovative research, and comprehensive education programmes, HKUMed is redefining the future of sports health and setting new benchmarks in medical care and rehabilitation.

Find details about the HKUMed Sports Health here: https://sportshealth.hku.hk/

2025年05月14日

香港大學李嘉誠醫學院（港大醫學院）正式啟動「運動健康」計劃，旨在革新本港運動健康生態。港大醫學院致力於倡導基層醫療健康，目標是透過此計劃將運動發展、醫學教育、科研創新與臨床服務結合，構建更健康、更具動力的社區。

「港大醫學院運動健康」於今天（5月14日）舉行啟動禮。港大副校長（健康）兼醫學院院長劉澤星教授在典禮上表示：「近年來，本港政府積極推動運動發展，包括鼓勵社區之間的合作，以培養運動文化。恆常運動對預防慢性疾病和維持整體健康至關重要。有見及此，我們成立『港大醫學院運動健康』，作為香港大學綜合基層醫療健康協作平台（CPHC）的重要一環，致力開創革新性的運動健康生態系統。我們匯聚社區力量，結合運動科學和臨床專業知識，促進全民健康及體能活力，涵蓋各年齡層與能力水平不同的人士。」

劉教授補充：「我們一直專注基層醫療健康和知識交流，而本計劃將強調預防性護理和復康治療，以促進整體社區健康，攜手為更健康的未來貢獻力量。」

港大醫學院臨床醫學學院矯形及創傷外科學系臨床教授黃德民教授闡述該計劃的使命：「我們的目標是通過結合運動科學、復康科學和臨床研究，推動實證為本及具實際效益的創新方案。我們將致力於推動公眾教育和知識交流活動，在社區中培養運動文化。」

教學亦是「港大醫學院運動健康」的重要一環。內外全科醫學士課程（MBBS）將加入運動健康教育，讓醫科生深入理解運動適應和體能活動的重要性，並掌握其在預防、治療慢性疾病及復康中的關鍵作用。在臨床培訓中，學生將在不同的矯形及創傷外科診所獲得實踐經驗。在家庭醫學課程中，學生會參加關於運動處方和肌肉骨骼醫療點超聲波工作坊，學習為患者提供預防性和復康性的治療方法。他們亦會在香港大學深圳醫院進行矯形及創傷外科專科實習，進一步實踐所學，並促進跨境合作。

該醫學院臨床醫學學院家庭醫學及基層醫療學系臨床助理教授吳珮佩醫生表示：「隨着『港大醫學院運動健康』推出，我們期望能將影響力擴展到校園之外。我們計劃透過地區康健中心的社區活動，讓學生有機會直接應對社會需求，並藉著運動推廣健康生活方式。」港大醫學院除了向所有港大本科生提供運動學副修課程外，還將提供新的運動健康課程單元，教育不同醫療學科的學生如何通過運動促進健康。

港大醫學院將與知名教育機構建立策略合作夥伴關係，以加強運動醫學教育並促進學術交流。這些合作將包括促進研究活動、臨床實習和教學。醫學院亦將舉辦研討會和講座，探討運動健康領域的創新和跨學科發展。項目團隊正在與地區康健中心合作，向公眾傳播運動健康知識。

集合心臟科、急症醫學、家庭醫學及基層醫療、矯形及創傷外科、運動學和運動科學方面的專業知識，項目團隊正在探索為大型運動比賽和其他體育活動提供現場醫療支援。港大醫學院亦已建立專門診所，治療運動創傷，並提供心臟健康及復康服務予運動員及社區中的運動愛好者。

港大醫學院致力融合臨床專業與社區力量，引領體能發展及建設健康社區，並藉由策略性合作、創新科研與全面教學工作，重塑運動健康領域的發展模式，為醫療與復康服務樹立新標準。

有關「港大醫學院運動健康」計劃，請瀏覽：https://sportshealth.hku.hk/