Norman Ng

Dr Norman Ng is an Honorary Lecturer in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, at the University of Queensland. He obtained his PhD in 2008 from the University of Queensland School of Human Movement Studies, with a doctoral thesis entitled Role of physical activity, glucosamine sulphate, and other strategies in the management of knee or hip osteoarthritis. Ng also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Sport Studies). His career history includes roles as a personal trainer, auxiliary teacher, military officer, health promotion officer, researcher, and teacher of health and physical education. These experiences enable him to create meaningful learning environments through empathy, active listening, and fostering student connections.

Ng's research specializations include the management of osteoarthritis through physical activity and lifestyle changes, reduction of occupational sitting and promotion of workplace physical activity, physical activity interventions for improving undergraduate students' mental health and wellbeing, and behavioural outcomes of interprofessional education in clinical settings. Key publications comprise 'Efficacy of a progressive walking program and glucosamine sulphate supplementation on osteoarthritic symptoms of the hip and knee: A feasibility trial' (2010), 'Strategies for managing osteoarthritis' (2012), 'Project Energise: using participatory approaches and real time computer prompts to reduce occupational sitting and increase work time physical activity in office workers' (2016), 'Estimating physical activity and sedentary behavior in a free-living context: a pragmatic comparison of consumer-based activity trackers and ActiGraph accelerometry' (2016), 'The impact of interprofessional education interventions in health professional student clinical training: a systematic review' (2022), 'Behavioural outcomes of interprofessional education within clinical settings for health professional students: a systematic literature review' (2023), 'Lifestyle behaviour changes associated with osteoarthritis: a prospective cohort study' (2024), and 'Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on undergraduate students' mental health: systematic review and meta-analysis' (2024). In teaching, Ng delivers courses in health, physical education, and interprofessional healthcare education, leading HLTH1000 Professions, People and Healthcare to build collaborative skills among first-year allied health students. He received the 2020 U21 Teaching Excellence Award for his contributions. Ng's work promotes interprofessional collaboration for enhanced patient outcomes, healthcare efficiency, and reduced professional burnout.

Professional Email: n.ng@uq.edu.au