Examining the Health Impact of and Promoting Sitting Light Volleyball in the Greater Bay Area

Summary

The present study builds on the promising result of our SLVB pilot study with the aim to extend the works' impact by investigating the effectiveness of a SLVB intervention on the physical and psychological health outcomes in adults with physical disabilities in HKG by collecting quantitative and qualitative data in a larger sample (225 participants). The investigators hypothesize that the SLVB and Seated Dance (SD) interventions will improve physical and psychological health outcomes, and quality of life compared to the control group, with SLVB expected to be more effective than SD in enhancing health outcomes for PWPDs. Using the consolidated evidence on the benefits of SVLB from our research work, the investigators will promote SLVB in HKD and CHN by organizing i) train-the-trainer workshops (325 trainers trained), ii) SLVB classes (about 1270 PWPD in HKG and CHN) and iii) SLVB competitions in HKG and CHN (initial rounds of competition will be held across Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, with the finals to be held in Hong Kong, totaling to 408 participants). The investigators combine the evidenced benefits of SVLB with the Train-The-Trainer approach, suggested by the World Health Organization, to achieve community engagement and it is regarded as a solution to institutional barriers in promoting adapted physical activity. SLVB teaching aids will also be developed to promote the activities.

Conditions

• Physial Disabilities

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Sitting Light Volleyball Intervention

16-week intervention centered around Sitting Light Volleyball, an adaptive sport developed by the Project Coordinator specifically for adults with physical disabilities.

BEHAVIORAL

Group Seated Dance Intervention

16-week intervention program for adults with physical disabilities centered around para dance in a group setting of various dance styles.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation

  collaborator OTHER

• Education University of Hong Kong

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Lynda Ransdell, Professor and Chair · Boise State University

• Che Hin CHAN, Vice President Chair Professor · Education University of Hong Kong

• Ng KWOK, Chief Scientist Professor · Lithuanian Sports University

• Wei Ping TU, Developmental Director · ParaVolley Asia Oceania

• Paul Lee Hong, Associate Professor · University of Southampton

• Claudia Wong Ming Yu, Assistant Professor · Education University of Hong Kong

• Patrick Yung Shu Hang, Professor, Chairman · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

TRIPLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2026-07-01

Primary Completion

2029-12-31

Completion

2029-12-31

Countries

• Hong Kong

Study Locations