Educational Qualifications

2011
Doctor of Philosophy, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
1992
Bachelor of Physical Education (1st Class Honours), University of Calgary, Canada
1986
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

Awards and Honours

1992
Faculty of Physical Education Gold Medal, University of Calgary

1990/1991 & 1991/1992
Dean’s List, Faculty of Physical Education, University of Calgary

1991
B.J. Seaman Scholarship, University of Calgary

1991
University of Calgary Undergraduate Merit Award

Selected Publications

Journals:

Harith, S., Chew, W. C. E., Willem, A., & Marlier, M. (2026): Sport-for-development in a nation-building state: Reframing collaborative governance in the Singaporean context. Sport in Society, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2026.2729368

Harith, S., Marlier, M., Chew, W. C. E., Winand, M., & Willem, A. (2025). The power of intangible resources for cause champions in sport‐for‐development: A Singapore case study. Social Inclusion, 13, Article 9426. https://doi.org/10.17645/si.9426

Chia, I., & Chew, W. C. E. (March 2022). Challenges in conducting qualitative online interviews using Zoom during COVID-19: Lessons from the Field. SAGE Research Methods Cases – Doing Research Online. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529600162

Chew, W. C. E., Chung H. J., & Lee, J. W. (2017). Sports clubs and organisations in changing times: The case of Singapore. In F. Trotier & A. Bairner (Eds). Trotier, F., & Bairner, A. (2017). Sport and body cultures in east and south-east Asia. Asia Pacific Journal of Sport and Social Science, 6(1), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1080/21640599.2017.1293898

Koh, K. T., Chew, 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, 18(3), 291–311. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2016.1267001

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.

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.

Edited Books and Book Chapters:

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. 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). 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). IGI Global.

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). 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). World Scientific.

Op-eds and Commentaries:

Chew, E. (2023, October 16). It’s time to redefine what success means for Singapore athletes at the Asian Game. Channel News Asia. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-athletes-medals-asian-games-gold-performance-indicators-3846401

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