E.W. Barker Professorship

In recognition of Mr. Edmund William (E.W.) Barker’s contributions to the sports scene in Singapore, The E.W. Barker Professorship was launched by President S.R. Nathan on 27 August 2002.

The E.W. Barker Professorship aims to promote and foster collaborative research among stakeholders - PESS, Sport Singapore, the Singapore Sports School, Singapore Sports Hub, local schools and other universities.

The E.W. Barker Professor will share his or her expertise with athletes, teachers, coaches, and academicians in physical education and sport.

About the Professorship

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E.W. Barker Commemorative Book

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2019 marked the 15th anniversary of the E.W. Barker Professorship and Scholarship, launched in recognition of the contributions of Mr. E.W. Barker to Singapore's physical education and sports. An E.W. Barker Commemorative Book was launch to chronicles the collective impact of the professorship and scholarship, whilst providing invaluable insights into the sports arena in Singapore through the lenses of the ten former E.W. Barker professors and the past scholars.

Click here to read the Commemorative Book.

Named E.W. Barker Professors

Prof Kenneth Hodge
12th E.W. Barker Professor (28 Aug - 8 Sep 2023)

Professor Kenneth Hodge

Area of Expertise: Sport and Exercise Psychology; Current Engagement: Professor, School of Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, New Zealand
Prof Cliff Mallett
11th E.W. Barker Professor (10 - 21 Oct 2022)

Professor Cliff Mallett

Area of Expertise: Sport Psychology and Coaching; Current Engagement: Professor, School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences University of Queensland, Australia
Dr Laurence Chalip
10th E.W. Barker Professor (11 - 22 March 2019)

Professor Laurence Chalip

Area of Expertise: Sport Policy, Sport Management, Sport Tourism; Current Engagement: Professor, School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism, George Mason University, USA
Prof Neil Armstrong
9th E.W. Barker Professor (14 – 22 Mar 2016)

Professor Neil Armstrong

Area of Expertise: Paediatric Physiology; Current Engagement: Professor of Paediatric Physiology, School of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Exeter, UK
Prof Theodore Angelopoulos
8th E.W. Barker Professor (24 Aug – 20 Sept 2015)

Professor Theodore Angelopoulos

Area of Expertise: Physiogenomics related to Human Performance and Health; Current Engagement: Professor & Chair, Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, University of Vermont, USA
Prof Clyde Williams
7th E.W. Barker Professor (4 – 15 Mar 2013)

Professor Clyde Williams

Area of Expertise: Sport & Exercise Physiology; Current Engagement: Emeritus Professor of Sports Science, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, UK
Prof Stuart Biddle
6th E.W. Barker Professor (9 Jan – 3 Feb 2012)

Professor Stuart Biddle

Area of Expertise: Sport & Exercise Psychology; Current Engagement: Professor of Physical Activity and Health, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
(5) 2011 - EW Baker Prof - Paul Schempp
5th E.W. Barker Professor (7 Feb – 4 Mar 2011)

Professor Paul Schempp

Area of Expertise: Sport Pedagogy; Current Engagement: Professor, Department of Kinesiology (PE), College of Education, University of Georgia, USA
Prof Jean Cote
4th E.W. Barker Professor (15 Feb – 13 Mar 2009)

Professor Jean Cote

Area of Expertise: Sport Coaching; Current Engagement: Professor and Director, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen’s University, Canada
Professor Rabindarjeet Singh
3rd E.W. Barker Professor (27 Aug – 21 Sep 2007)

Professor Rabindarjeet Singh

Area of Expertise: Sports Nutritionist; Current Engagement: Professor, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Semeling, Malaysia
Professor John Lyle
2nd E.W. Barker Professor (7 - 25 Aug 2006)

Professor John Lyle

Area of Expertise: Coach Education; Current Engagement: Professor of Sport Coaching, School of Sports, Leeds Beckett University, UK
Professor Peter Terry
1st E.W. Barker Professor (1 – 28 Apr 2005)

Professor Peter Terry

Area of Expertise: Sport and Exercise Psychology; Current Engagement: Professor and Director, Research Training and Development, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

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