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Physical Education (PE) and Health is one of core courses in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. It consists of two sections, namely: (i) PE, and (ii) Fitness and Health. PE is held in 1st term, and fitness and health is held in 2nd term of an academic year. The both take 2 units (1 unit/term). University students are requested to enrol the required course of PE and health in the years of study period. Those who do not complete the requirement without permission from the PE Unit will be given a failure grade for the assigned course. PE and health primarily teaches sports skills, health fitness theories, and emphasizes developing students’ generic skills such as creative, communication, team collaboration, and so on. In the 2nd term, the course of fitness and health aims: (i) to improve students’ interest in sports; (ii) to promote students’ sports skills and exercise abilities; (iii) to cultivate students’ exercise habits and to enhance awareness of active lifestyle in lifespan;