Research at CHK

The University of the Philippines Charter of 2008 (RA 9500) Section 3.c. states that University shall lead in initiating innovations in research, and serve as a research university by promoting and implementing research and development in various fields of expertise, including sports and human movement sciences. Research at CHK is relatively young but dynamic. The College is committed to conducting high-quality research that is relevant to improving Filipino lives.

UP CHK, in accordance with the UP System's goal of making UP more visible through more effective public service, has outlined the following research agenda:

  1. To promote research and creative work in the field of sports and human movement sciences

  2. To revitalize the CHK research and creative work environment through various means

  3. To foster regular research and creative work dissemination

Research groups

Performance Enhancement and Wellbeing of Athletes

Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Wisdom Christian Valleser

School-based Movement Pedagogy

Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Zyra Ruth T. Brebante

Holistic Health Promotion among Communities and Special Populations

Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Revin Santos

resources

Faculty and Student Publications

Selected Faculty Publications

Cagas, J. Y., Biddle, S. J. H., & Vergeer, I. (2020). When an activity is more than just exercise: A scoping review of facilitators and barriers for yoga participation. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. doi: 10.1080/1750984X.2020.1827448

Guinto, M. L. M. & Logan, I. L. N. (2021). Harnessing the power of sport for disaster recovery. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health. doi: 10.1080/2159676X.2021.1922493

Mallari, M.F.T., Nana, A., Pinthong, M., Kongkum, S., Chaunchaiyakul, R. & C.W.M. Valleser (2019). The effect of ad libitum intake of lactose-free milk on subsequent performance of collegiate badminton athletes. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 49, 266. doi: 10.1007/s12662-019-00592-3

Pandan, R.G. V. & Dimarucut A.L. (2022). Leisure of internally displaced Marawi families. Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 5(1), 60-75. doi: 10.31014/aior.1991.05.01.336

Ramos, R. (2017). Critical factors influencing international sporting success of the Philippines: The athletes’ perspective. Asia Pacific Journal of Sport and Social Science, 6(2), 143-159.

Santos, R.D. and Mallari, M.F.T. (2020). Relationship of sedentary behaviour and body composition of university student-athletes. Malaysian Journal of Movement Health & Exercise, 10(2), 70-76. doi: 10.4103/mohe.mohe_26_21

Valleser, C , Bersola, K , Mallari, M , Papa, E , Diaz, F , Maghanoy, M , Lariosa, C . (2018). Anthropometric profile of elite women’s volleyball players in the Philippines. Turkish Journal of Kinesiology, 4(2), 53-57. doi: 10.31459/turkjkin.417481