Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. JADEERA CHEONG PHAIK GEOK BINTI ABDULLAH

Associate Professor
  • Dean's Office
    Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science
  • jadeera
  • 03-79674655

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD(UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA)(2012), (Sastera dan Sains Sosial)
    University of Western Australia
  • MSC(AUS), (Science)
    University of Western Australia
  • BSc(UM), (SAINS SUKAN)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Oct 2024 - present (Dean's Office, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AHLI TETAP KKT NASPAL KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA, PERMANENT MEMBER
    2018 to 2025 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2025, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2020, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2017, University of Malaya,  (University)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2017, Universiti Malaya
  • Best Poster Presenter
    2016, Movement, Health, and Exercise Conference 2016,  (International)
  • Anugerah Sukan Universiti Malaya 2015- Anugerah Lencana Khas
    2016, University of Malaya,  (University)
  • Anugerah Sukan Universiti Malaya 2015 - Olahragawati (staff)
    2016, University of Malaya,  (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Feng, Xiao Wei; Hadizadeh, Maryam; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2025). Effects of Family-Professional Partnerships in Adapted Physical Education on the Fundamental Motor Skills, Adaptive Behaviors, and Physical Activity Levels of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and on Parent Satisfaction, JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS. . doi:10.1007/s10803-024-06342-1
  2. Yi, Qing; Yang, Chengwei; Qi, Yufei; Feng, Xiaowei; Tan, Jingyun; Song, Xiaolong; Selvanayagam, Victor Selvarajah; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2025). Physical activity and cognitive function among community-dwelling older adults: a mediating role of functional fitness, BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 25(1). doi:10.1186/s12889-025-22321-2
  3. Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok; Hussain, Bahar (2024). Practicing traditional cultural games skills according to random and game-based practice schedules can improve gross motor skills performance, FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY. 15. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1405635
  4. Feng, Xiao Wei; Hadizadeh, Maryam; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2024). The necessity and challenge of family-school cooperation in developing fundamental motor skills for children with autism: the perspective of Chinese teachers and parents, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. . doi:10.1080/20473869.2024.2318850
  5. Song, Xiao-Long; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2024). An Examination of Chinese Physical Education Teachers' Teaching Efficacy and Technology Self-Efficacy at the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic, SAGE OPEN. 14(2). doi:10.1177/21582440241241933
  6. Yi, Qing; Liu, Zuhong; Zhong, Fei; Selvanayagam, Victor Selvarajah; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2024). Cognitive and physical impact of combined exercise and cognitive intervention in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis, PLOS ONE. 19(10). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0308466
  7. Yi, Qing; Wang, Shuo; Feng, Xiaowei; Liu, Xutao; Selvanayagam, Victor Selvarajah; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2024). Global trends and hotspots of exercise interventions for mild cognitive impairment: A global bibliometric analysis, MEDICINE. 103(37). doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039550
  8. Li, Hailing; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2023). Using the ADDIE model to design and develop physical education lessons incorporated with a functional training component, FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH. 11. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2023.1201228
  9. Najafi, Parisa; Hadizadeh, Maryam; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok; Mohafez, Hamidreza; Abdullah, Suhailah; Poursadeghfard, Maryam (2023). Effects of Tele-Pilates and Tele-Yoga on Biochemicals, Physical, and Psychological Parameters of Females with Multiple Sclerosis, JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. 12(4). doi:10.3390/jcm12041585
  10. Najafi, Parisa; Hadizadeh, Maryam; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok; Motl, Robert W.; Abdullah, Suhailah; Mohafez, Hamidreza; Poursadeghfard, Maryam (2023). Effects of tele-exercise training on physical and mental health and quality of life in multiple sclerosis: Do the effects differ by modality and clinical disease course?, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS. 80. doi:10.1016/j.msard.2023.105129
  11. Feng, Xiao-Wei; Hadizadeh, Maryam; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2022). Global Trends in Physical-Activity Research of Autism: Bibliometric Analysis Based on the Web of Science Database (1980-2021), INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 19(12). doi:10.3390/ijerph19127278
  12. Hussain, Bahar; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2022). Improving gross motor skills of children through traditional games skills practiced along the contextual interference continuum, FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY. 13. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.986403
  13. Ismail, Habibah; Khoo, Selina; Idrus, Mohd Muzhafar; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok; Razman, Rizal (2022). Newspaper Coverage of Paralympic Athletes: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis, SAGE OPEN. 12(2). doi:10.1177/21582440221102434
  14. Li, Hailing; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok (2022). The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Physical Fitness of Primary School Students in China Based on the Bronfenbrenner Ecological Theory, FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY. 13. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.896046
  15. Najafi, Parisa; Hadizadeh, Maryam; Cheong, Jadeera Phaik Geok; Mohafez, Hamidreza; Abdullah, Suhailah (2022). Cytokine Profile in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Following Exercise: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 19(13). doi:10.3390/ijerph19138151
  16. Wong, R. S. K.; How, P. N.; Cheong, J. P. G. (2022). The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Training Program on Selected Psychological Indices and Sports Performance of Sub-Elite Squash Athletes, FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY. 13. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.906729
  17. Cheong, J. P. G., Khoo, S., Inoue, C., Surujlal, J., Cheong, N., Esfahani, M., . . . Razman, R. (2021). An 11-country analysis of newspaper coverage of the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Disability & Society, 36(5), 795-811. doi: 10.1080/09687599.2020.1756746
  18. Azmi, S. S., Yusof, R. J. R., Chiew, T. K., Geok, J. C. P., Sim, G. (2019). GESTURE INTERFACING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND (DASH) FOR SMART DOOR CONTROL: GOMS ANALYSIS. Malaysian Journal of Computer Science, 98-117. doi: 10.22452/mjcs.sp2019no3.7
  19. Ahmad, N. S., Hamid, M. S. A., Cheong, J. P. G., Hamzah, S. H. (2018). Bone Mineral Density and Associated Risk Factors among Female Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study. Sains Malaysiana, 47(1), 123-129. doi:10.17576/jsm-2018-4701-15
  20. Ahmad, N. S., Aziz, A. A., Kong, K. W., Hamid, M. S. A., Cheong, J. P. G., Hamzah, S. H. (2017). Dose-Response Effect of Tualang Honey on Postprandial Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress in Female Athletes: A Pilot Study. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23(12), 989-995. doi:10.1089/acm.2017.0129
  21. Cheong, J. P. G., Khoo, S., Razman, R. (2016). Spotlight on Athletes With a Disability: Malaysian Newspaper Coverage of the 2012 London Paralympic Games, Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. 33(115-32), Article
  22. Cheong, J. P. G., Lay, B., Razman, R. (2016). Investigating the Contextual Interference Effect Using Combination Sports Skills in Open and Closed Skill Environments, Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 15(1167-175), Article
  23. Cheong, J. P. G., Lay, B., Grove, J. R., Medic, N., Razman, R. (2012). Practicing field hockey skills along the contextual interference continuum: A comparison of five practice schedules, Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 11(2), 304-311
  24. Razman, R., Cheong, J. P. G., Abas, W., Abu Osman, N. A. (2012). ANTHROPOMETRIC AND STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS OF TENPIN BOWLERS WITH DIFFERENT PLAYING ABILITIES, Biology of Sport. 29(1), 33-38
Others
  1. Kumar, N., Cheong, J. P. G., Razman, R. (2023). Descriptive study on beliefs, attitudes and behaviour of Malaysian elite athletes towards doping. Malaysian Journal of Movement, Health & Exercise, 12(2),107-113.
  2. Azmi, S. S., Raja-Yusof, R.-J., Chiew, T. K., Geok, J. C. & Sim G. (2019). Gesture Interfacing For People With Disability Of The Arm, Shoulder And Hands (DASH) in Smart Build Environments: GOMS analysis. Malaysian Journal of Computer Science. (Submitted)
  3. Cheong, J. P. G., Lay, B., Grove, J. R., Medic, N., & Razman, R. (2012). Practicing field hockey skills along the contextual interference continuum: A comparison of five practice schedules. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 11 : 304-311
  4. Razman, R., Abas, W. A. B., Abu Osman, N. A., & Cheong, J. P. G. (2011). Temporal characteristics of the final delivery phase and its relation to tenpin bowling performance. 5th Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering 2011 IFMBE Proceedings,35,222-224.
Chapter in Books
  1. Cheah P.Y., Cheong J.P.G., Razman R., & Zainal Abidin N.E. (2017) Comparison of Vertical Jump Height Using the Force Platform and the Vertec. In: Ibrahim F., Cheong J., Usman J., Ahmad M., Razman R., Selvanayagam V. (eds) 3rd International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise, MoHE 2016. IFMBE Proceedings, vol 58 , pp. 155-158. Springer, Singapore. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-3737-5_33
  2. Razman, R., & Cheong, J. P. G. (2014). Athletes body types: The Malaysian scenario. In Baba Md Deros, Rosnah Mohd Yusuff, Dian Darina Indah Daruis, Darliana Mohamad, & Ahmed Rithaudeen Yusoff (Eds.) Anthropometric Research in Malaysia, pp. 237-262. Bangi, Malaysia: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2025, Private Funding
    Effects Of Using The Knee Cuff With Vibration, Compression, Or Heat For Reducing Knee Discomfort And Stiffness In Individuals Experiencing Non-pathological Knee Pain ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Modulation Of Depression-dependent Prolactin And Cortisol Levels In Female Ms Patients Through Yoga Vs. Pilates Training: Evidence From Psychological, Physiological, And Biological Measurements ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    1. Play-based intervention for overweight and obese children 2. Brain aerobic exercise intervention to improve cognitive function in order adults ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2019 - 2022, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
    Mobile App-based Exercise Intervention To Improve Fitness, Physical And Functional Well-being Of Oral Cancer Patients And Survivors ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2018 - 2021, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society)
    Gesture Interfacing For Children With Disability Of The Arm, Shoulder And Hands (dash) ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2020 - 2021, Covid-19 Special Research Grant
    Impact Study On The Effect Of Movement Control Order (mco) And Post Mco On Students Who Enroll In Laboratory/ Practical Course ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2015 - 2017, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Contextual interference effects on the acquisition and retention of power on the lower limbs ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2013 - 2016, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HTM (Wellness)
    Characteristics of neural adaptation to strength training on contralateral untrained limb ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2015 - 2015, Allexel Trading Sdn Bhd
    The Effect of Energy Drinks on Mental and Physical Performance ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2024 - 2025, International Funding
    Motives For Participation In Physical Activity Among Women And Girls With Intellectual Disabilities ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2024 - 2026, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Print And Social Media Analysis Of Malaysian Newspaper Coverage Of The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2022, University Grant
    Faktor Dorongan dan Halangan Untuk Bersenaman di Kalangan Lelaki Melayu ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Practice Variability: Mixing Low, Moderate and High Interference Practice Schedule in a Training Plan, 3rd MALAYSIAN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE 2017, Sports Centre, University of Malaya (International) (08 May 2017 - 09 May 2017)
  2. Is the Contextual Interference Effect Supported When Practicing Variations of a Motor Skill?, ISN Lecture Series 5/2015, National Sports Institute (National) (07 Aug 2015 - 07 Aug 2015)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. CONTEXTUAL INTERFERENCE EFFECTS ON THE RETENTION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILL OF JUMPING, ICSSHPE 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SPORT SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Universiti Pendidikan Indonesia (International) (16 Nov 2016 - 17 Nov 2016)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Different instructional methods affect the acquisition and performance of sport stacking, Movement, Health and Exercise Conference 2016, University of Malaya (International) (28 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2016)
  2. Effects of a Reduced Sugar Energy Drink on Cognitive and Perceptual Motor Performance, Asics Sports Medicine Australia Conference 2015, Sports Medicine Australia (International) (22 Oct 2015 - 22 Oct 2015)
  3. Is the contextual interference effect supported when practicing several skills in combination? , Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Sports Medicine Australia (International) (22 Oct 2013 - 25 Oct 2013)
PRESENTER
  1. 1. Building Confidence and Motivation 2. Strategies to Energise and Relax 3. Maintaining Attentional Focus 4. Conquering Fear, Workshop for Swimmers (Selangor Age-Group Swimming Competition), Turtle Swimming Academy (National) (05 Jan 2014 - 05 Jan 2014)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) Teaching Staff Mobility by Mevlana Exchange Program Turkey, International, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2019) Ahli Tetap KKT Naspal (National Strategic Plan for Active Living), Ministry of Health, National
  3. (2015) Panel Penilaian Tetap Calon Sarjana dan PhD, Sports Centre

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) Design and Implementation of Online Fine Motor Skills Intervention Program for School Children in China, YIDAN WANG
  2. (2024) THE IMPACT OF COMBINED MULTICOMPONENT EXERCISE FUNCTION COGNITIVE TRAINING ON SOGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION AMONG HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS, QING YI
  3. (2024) Gross Motor Skill Development of Kindergarten Children in Malaysia, KOH XIN JIE
  4. (2023) Effects of Family-Professional Partnership in Adapted Physical Education on Motor Skills, Behaviors, and Physical Activity Levels of Autistic Children, FENG XIAOWEI
  5. (2023) Designing Virtual Physical Education Modules Based On Instructor, Administrator And Student Characteristics, SONG XIAOLONG
  6. (2023) Exploring the Role of Traditional Cultural Games in Learning Motor Skills of Children in Pakistan, BAHAR HUSSAIN
  7. (2023) The Effects of Tele-Yoga and Tele-Pilates on Selected Hormonal, Physical and Psychological Outcomes in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, PARISA NAJAFI
  8. (2022) Improving Physical Fitness of Children through Functional Training in China, LI HAILING
  9. (2022) Building Motorsports Team Attachment and Purchase Intention Through Fan Attitudes and Facebook Posting, MOHD NAUFAL BIN YUNOS
  10. (2017) KEBERKESANAN PROGRAM LATIHAN IMAGERI TERHADAP TAHAP KEBIMBANGAN DAN PRESTASI ATLET MEMANAH, NONI BT. MAKI
  11. (2016) Football Fans Identity, MOK SEW KUEN
  12. (2016) Effects of Honey Consumption on Bone Metabolism in Moderately Trained Female Athletes, NUR SYAMSINA BINTI AHMAD
  13. (2016) EFFECTS OF HONEY CONSUMPTION ON BONE METABOLISM IN FEMALE ATHLETES, NUR SYAMSINA BINTI AHMAD
  14. (2016) EFFECTS OF HONEY CONSUMPTION ON BONE METABOLISM IN FEMALE ATHLETES, NUR SYAMSINA BINTI AHMAD
  15. (2015) Examining Spectator Motivations and Constraint in Johor Darul Takzim And Kelantan State Football Games, SAIDATUL NURUL ASYIKIN JANNATUN NAIM NOR AHMAD
  16. (2010) KESAN APLIKASI LATIHAN IMAGERI TERHADAP KEMAHIRAN MEMBIDIK SECARA BERTUMPU (GROUPING) DALAM SUKAN MEMANAH, Noni Bt Maki
Master
  1. (2023) A Comparison between the Malaysian English Newspaper Coverage of the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, ELSA CHEW
  2. (2023) Beliefs, Attitudes and Behaviour of Malaysian Elite Athletes Towards Anti-Doping and the Use of Performance Enhancing Substance (PES), NISHEL KUMAR A/L SILVARAJA
  3. (2021) The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Training Program on Selected Psychological Indices and Sports Performance in Malaysian Sub-Elite Squash Athletes, HOW PECK NGOR
  4. (2019) Exercise Benefits, Barriers and Stages of Change of Muslim University Students, NUR ALYANY BINTI LAHAT DADOK
  5. (2016) Prediction of Malaysian Elite Athletes' use of Performance Enhancing Drugs, NISHEL KUMAR A/L SILVARAJA
  6. (2015) Evaluation of mindfulness training program on sport performance in Malaysian sub-elite athletes, How Peck Ngor
  7. (2013) Effects of a Psychological Skills Training Package on Ten Pin Bowling Performance, NUR ALYANY BINTI LAHAT DADOK