Rate My Professor Kee Ying Hwa Adrian

Associate Professor Kee Ying Hwa (Adrian) serves as the Head of the Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He previously held the position of Assistant Dean, Graduate Education (Research) at NIE. His academic background includes a PhD from National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, an MSc in Exercise and Sport Studies from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, a Bachelor of Physical Health and Education from the University of Western Australia in Perth, and a WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education from the Institute of Adult Learning in Singapore. As an established scholar in the field, Dr. Kee specializes in sport psychology, mindfulness, and motor behaviour.

Dr. Kee's research interests encompass complex systems, cognitive science, motor learning, and sports pedagogy, particularly examining how mindfulness practices improve motor control, learning efficiency, flow states, and athletic performance. His work explores the integration of contemplative practices with nonlinear pedagogy to support coaches in enhancing skill acquisition through heightened awareness and present-moment attention. Key publications include "Mindfulness and its Relevance for Sports Coaches Adopting Nonlinear Pedagogy" (2019), which provides insights into bridging mindfulness with pedagogical approaches in sports; "Effects of Mindfulness on a Postural Balance Task" (2012); "The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the psychology of action, performance, and well-being" (2021); and "Effects of dispositional mindfulness on the self-controlled learning of a novel motor task." These contributions advance understanding in mindfulness within the human movement domain and its applications to sports coaching and performance optimization. Dr. Kee is actively involved with the Nonlinear Pedagogy Hub at NIE and maintains a research profile focused on practical implications for educators and athletes.