Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Education, CUHK

QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

Applicants must have a recognized bachelor degree , normally with honours not lower than Second Class, or equivalent. Applicants should fullfill the "English Language Proficiency Requirement" as stipulated by the Graduate School. Please refer to the "Postgraduate Prospectus" or web page: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss for details on this requirement.

PERIOD OF STUDY

Part-time Programme: 2 years (maximum period of study: 4 years)

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The Programme will facilitate the study of sports science by focusing on the provision and practice of sport in modern societies. It will provide a sound theoretical background to enrich students' knowledge base and enable them to apply this knowledge to their specific sport setting. Key areas of study include sports administration, management, promotion, coaching theory and practice. Elective courses are provided to enable students to enrich their knowledge in psychology, physiology and biomechancis in addition to strategic planning for sport development. This programme is suitable for those in the profession of sports, education including sports science/medicine practitioners, teachers, social workers, coaches, athletes, team managers and others who are interested in pursuing a career in sports studies.

COURSEWORK REQUIREMENT

Study Scheme A:
(Applicable to students admitted in 2008-09)
Students are required to complete a total of 24 units. In addition, all students are required to achieve a certain level of competence in IT for graduation.

Study Scheme	Course Code	Units
Core Courses	EXS6101 or SPE6000, SPS6103	6
Project	SPS6900 (6 units) or SPS6901 (9 units)	0-9
Elective Courses	SPS6201, SPS6202, SPS6203, SPS6204, SPS6205, SPE6001, SPE6701	6-12
Elective Courses	EXS6102, 6201, 6202, 6203 6204, 6205, 6206, 6207, 6208, 6209, 6210, 6211	3-9
Total Units		24

Study Scheme B:
(Applicable to students admitted in 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08)
Students are required to complete a total of 27 units. In addition, all students are required to achieve a certain level of competence in IT for graduation.

Study Scheme	Course Code	Units
Core Courses	EXS6101 or SPE6000, SPS6102, SPS6103	9
Project	SPS6900 (6 units) or SPS6901 (9 units)	0-9
Elective Courses	SPS6201, SPS6202, SPS6203, SPS6204, SPS6205, SPE6001, SPE6701	6-12
Elective Courses	EXS6102, 6201, 6202, 6203 6204, 6205, 6206, 6207, 6208, 6209, 6210, 6211	3-9
Total Units		27

COURSE LIST

Code	Course Title	Units
SPS 6102	Research Colloquium in Sport Provision and Performance	3
SPS 6103	Sport Development and Delivery	3
SPS 6201	Olympic and Elite Sport	3
SPS 6202	Sponsorship and Marketing of Sport Events and Performance	3
SPS 6203	Strategic and Operational Management of Sport	3
SPS 6204	Sport Coaching: Theory and Application	3
SPS 6205	Current Issues in Sport	3
SPS 6900	Independent Study Project	6
SPS 6901	Research Project	9
EXS 6101	Research Methods in Exercise Science	3
EXS 6102	Theories and Applications of Measurement Concepts in Exercise Science	3
EXS 6201	Exercise: Physiological Benefits, Limits and Adaptation	3
EXS 6202	Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance	3
EXS 6203	Structural Biomechanics of the Human Body	3
EXS 6204	Biomechanics of Sports Injury	3
EXS 6205	Current Issues in Sports & Exercise Psychology	3
EXS 6206	Seminar in Psychological Intervention in Sport & Exercise	3
EXS 6207	Exercise Prescription & Chronic Diseases	3
EXS 6208	Social & Cultural Influences on Physical Activity	3
EXS 6209	Exercise & Health Promotion for Special Population	3
EXS 6210	Health Related Physical Activity	3
EXS 6211	Essential Sports Medicine	3
SPE 6000	Research Methods in Physical Education	3
SPE 6001	Theories and Applications of Motor Learning	3
SPE 6701	Guided Studie I	3

TUITION FEE (2010-11)

2-Year Part-time: $80,000 (4 installments)

APPLICATION PERIOD

1st Jan to 28th Feb 2010