Master of Education

(Sports Science and Physical Education)

QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

Applicants must have a recognized bachelor degree, obtained the Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent education qualification, and relevant working experience in the educational sector. 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

Full-time programme: 1 year (maximum period of study: 3 years)
Part-time programme: 2 years (maximum period of study: 4 years)

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

This programme is designed to provide specialized training in sports science and physical education. Graduates from this programme will possess in-depth understanding in major areas of sports science and physical education allowing them to either specialize, increase their knowledge in physical education practice, or pursue research. Several options are available to students, including either undertaking a programme of specified taught courses or electing to do a research project equivalent to a certain of the specified units. This latter opportunity is particularly important for those students who may have aspirations to eventually study for a further higher degree such as a doctoral degree.

AREA OF STUDY

• Curriculum Polity, Design & Implementation in Sports & Physical Education
• Health and Fitness
• Measurement in Physical Education and Sports
• Physical Education Pedagogy
• Sports Biomechanics
• Sports Physiology
• Sports Psychology
• Sports Sociology

Student is required to take at least 30 units of courses for graduation. In addition, all students are required to achieve a certain level of competence in IT.

Study Scheme	Course (3 units/modules)	Units Requirement
Research Method Course	SPE6000	3
Research Project	SPE6901	0-9
Elective courses (EXS)	EXS6201, 6202, 6203, 6204, 6205, 6206, 6207, 6208, 6209, 6210, 6211	6-15
Elective courses (SPE)	SPE6001, 6002, 6100, 6200, 6400, 6500, 6600, 6800	6-15
Guided Studies	SPE6701	0-3
Elective Courses from Faculty of Education	EDM courses offered by Faculty of Education	3-15
Total Units		30

COURSE LIST

Code	Course Title	Units
EXS 6201	Exercise: Physiological Benefits, Limits and Adaptation	3
EXS 6202	Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance	3
EXS 6203	Human Movement Analysis	3
EXS 6204	Selected Topics of Biomechanics	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 6002	Teaching of Physical Education and Adapted Physical Activities	3
SPE 6100	Sociological Issues in Physical Education	3
SPE 6200	Physical Fitness and Health: Advanced Theories and Application	3
SPE 6400	Administration and Policy in Physical Education and Sports	3
SPE 6500	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
SPE 6600	Applied Biomechanics	3
SPE 6701	Guided Studies I	3
SPE 6800	Advanced Sports Psychology	3
SPE 6901	Project and Research Project: Sports Science and Physical Education	9
EDM	Any EDM courses offered by the Faculty	3-15

TUITION FEE(2010-11)

HK$2,600 per unit
Administration fee: HK$500 per term

Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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