The Education University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
BSc
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
HKD 167,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-local students per annum | local students: HKD42,100 per annum
Key Summary
The program transforms students into professional coaches through the following iconic features:
- The internship training opportunities in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and overseas sports organisations will provide an excellent chance for students to have a dialogue with sports leaders, build connections, enrich their knowledge and skills, and lay a foundation for their future careers;
- Integration of the subject knowledge of sports science, coaching, technology, and life education provides comprehensive training, leading to a wide range of career paths; and
- Teaching cutting-edge knowledge by a professional team with leading roles in sports and life education allows students to keep ahead of peers and seize opportunities, striving for success and excellence in the academic field(s) and workplace.
Program Aims
The program aims to prepare competent sports science and coaching professionals. It equips students with essential knowledge and technology in sports science, coaching, and performance, as well as practical experience. The programme will also address the urgent community and market needs of improving personal performance and health by providing professional guidance and advice through active participation in physical activity, exercise, or sports.
Scholarships have been established to encourage the pursuit of academic excellence and recognise students' academic achievement. Set up by funding from the University and donations from various organisations and civic-minded individuals, these scholarships are granted on the basis of academic merit, personal qualities and contribution to the community, amongst other factors.
Major
- Major Core
- Cross-Faculty Core Course
- Major Interdisciplinary Course
- Internship
Final Year Project
- Honours Project / Capstone Project
Minor(s) / Electives
- Programme Package
- Minor / Elective
General Education
Language Enhancement
Major
Final Year Project
Electives / Minor
General Education
Language Enhancement
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to:
- PILO1: Demonstrate the mastery of theory and practice in core and applied areas of sports science and technology behind effective coaching, leadership, and performance analysis;
- PILO2: Apply the knowledge and skills required in sports science and technology to design and implement professional and innovative coaching programs, through the experiential learning experience in a real-world context;
- PILO3: Identify and analyze barriers and issues related to the application of sports science knowledge in sports coaching, as well as strategies on the promotion of sports coaching in the local, regional, and international sports industry, allowing possible career paths in professional sports science and coaching in school, community and commercial settings; and
- PILO4: Develop transferable lifelong learning and coaching capabilities through active participation in pursuing knowledge in sports science, coaching, technology, and life education, as well as promote ethical responsibility and positive values to teach and model good citizenship and sportsmanship through life coaching.
Students are prepared for a wide range of careers in the sports industries, including the commercial sector (e.g. sports coach, sports and recreation officer, occupational health & safety consultant, personal trainer, sports event manager, sports marketing consultant, etc.) and public sector (e.g. LCSD assistant leisure services manager, sports science officer, strength and conditioning coach, camp manager, etc.). Graduates may choose to pursue a teaching career by completing an additional year of professional teacher training (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Physical Education)) or undertake further studies locally (e.g. Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management offered by the EdUHK) or overseas.