Professor Cindy Sit Hui-ping, President of the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA), has received the Outstanding Research Impact Award 2025–26 from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in recognition of her outstanding contributions to research with significant societal impact.
The award recognizes Professor Sit’s project, “Promoting Physical Activity and Health in Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Transforming Active and Inclusive Schools through Adapted Physical Activity.” Her work has advanced inclusive education by integrating adapted physical activity into school settings, helping to improve access to physical activity for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The project has contributed to healthier and more inclusive learning environments while supporting participation, well-being, and quality of life for children with disabilities. It has also influenced educational practice and community health through evidence-based approaches that promote inclusion and equity.
This recognition highlights Professor Sit’s long-standing commitment to adapted physical activity research and its practical application in education and public health. The award also acknowledges the broader impact of research in creating more inclusive opportunities for children with disabilities and strengthening the role of adapted physical activity in schools and communities worldwide.