Educational Qualifications

  • 2011

    Doctor of Philosophy, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

  • 1992

    Bachelor of Physical Education (1st Class Honours), University of Calgary, Canada

  • 1989

    Diploma in Physical Education, College of Physical Education, Singapore

Academic and Professional Experience

  • 2012 - 2017

    Assistant Professor, Physical Education & Sports Science, Nanyang Technological University

  • 2009 - 2012

    Lecturer, Physical Education & Sports Science, Nanyang Technological University

  • 2008 - 2009

    Teaching Fellow, Physical Education & Sports Science, Nanyang Technological University

  • 2004 - 2008

    Chief, Sports Management & Development Group, Singapore Sports Council

  • 2002 - 2004

    Deputy Director, Coaching Development, Singapore Sports Council

  • 1999 - 2002

    Assistant Director, Sports Excellence, Singapore Sports Council

  • 1998 - 1999

    Lecturer, Temasek Polytechnic

  • 1994 - 1998

    Senior Student Development Officer, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

  • 1982 - 1994

    General Education Officer, Raffles Institution & National Junior College 

Selected Publications

Koh, K.T., Wong, M.L.E., Kokkonen, M., & Chew, W.C.E (2017)
The Use of Reflection-card by Elite Youth Basketball Players, Head Coach, and Team Manager: Effects on Players' Performance and Perceptions of Users. Reflective Practice.

Chew, W. C. E., Chung H. J., & Lee, J. W. (2017)
Sports clubs and organisations in changing times: The case of Singapore. Asia Pacific Journal of Sport and Social Science, 6(1), 1-16.
Suhaimi, N. R. B., & Chew, W. C. E. (2016). The self-determination theory approach to understanding four dimensions of engagement in physical education. Asian Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 4(2), 19-37.

Chew, W. C. E. (2016)
Parental influence and students' outcomes and well-being. In W. C. Liu, C. K. J. Wang & R. M. Ryan (Eds). Building Autonomous Learners. Singapore: Springer Science+Business Media Singapore.

Koh, K. T., & Chew, W. C. E. (2015)
Coach education and learning: The Singapore's story. In H. K. Leng & Y. H. Noah (Eds.), Emerging Trends and Innovation in Sports Marketing and Management in Asia (pp. 273-285). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Huang, H., Chew, W. C. E., & Koh, K. T. (2015)
Perceived importance and extent of implementation of volunteer management practices: Comparison between national sports associations and event management. In H. K. Leng & Y. H. Noah (Eds.), Emerging Trends and Innovation in Sports Marketing and Management in Asia (pp. 257-272). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Koh, K. T., Wang, C. K. J., & Chew, W. C. E. (2014)
Participation in physical activity and sports in Singapore: Barriers and enablers. International Sports Studies, 36(2), 5-18.

Chew, W. C. E., & Wang, C. K. J. (2013)
Parents as social context in youth sport: A validation of the PASCQ with adolescent Singapore athletes. International Sports Studies, 35(2), 34-46.

Chew, W. C. E., & Pyun D. Y. (2012)
Strategy for creating value in international nongovernmental sport organisations: Good governance, autonomy, and accountability. International Journal of Asian Society for Physical Education, Sport and Dance, 10(2), 76-85.

Chew, W. C. E., Wang, C. K. J., Liu, W. C., Koh, K. T., & Lim, B. S. C. (2011)
A comparison of physical activity among primary, secondary, and junior college students. International Journal of Asian Society for Physical Education, Sport and Dance, 9, 38-43.

Chew, E., & Wang, J. (2010)
Perceptions of parental autonomy support and control, and aspirations of student athletes in Singapore. In M. Chia & J. Chiang (Eds.), Sport science & studies in Asia: Reflection, issues and emergent solutions (pp. 231-248). Singapore: World Scientific.

Chew, E. (2010)
Investing in human capital: Policy leadership and structural alignment of coach education in Singapore. In M. Chia & J. Chiang (Eds.), Sport science & studies in Asia: Reflection, issues and emergent solutions (pp. 249-266). Singapore: World Scientific.

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