Master of Education

(Sports Science and Physical Education)

QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

Applicants must have a recognized bachelor degree , normally with honours not lower than Second Class, or equivalent. Applicants should fulfill 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 study in sports science and physical education. Graduates from this programme will possess in-depth understanding of major areas in sports science and physical education, allowing them to either specialize and increase their knowledge in physical education practices or pursue research. This programme offers eight areas of investigation: Sports and Exercise Psychology/Motor Behaviour, Sports Physiology, Sports Biomechanics, Curriculum Policy, Design and Implementation in Sports and Physical Education, Sports Pedagogy, Sports Sociology, Health and Fitness, and Measurement in Sports and Physical Education.

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

a.) Applicable to students admitted in 2010-11 and thereafter Student is required to take at least 30 units of courses for graduation.

Study Scheme	Course (3 units/modules)	Units Requirement
Research Method Course	SSPE6000	3
Research Project	SSPE6901	0-9
Elective courses (EXSC)	EXSC6102, 6201, 6202, 6203, 6204, 6205, 6207, 6208, 6209, 6210, 6211	6-15
Elective courses (SSPE)	SSPE6001, 6002, 6100, 6200, 6400, 6500, 6600, 6800	6-15
Guided Studies	SSPE6701	0-3
Elective Courses from Faculty of Education	Courses offered by other departments/programmes of the Faculty of Education	3-15
Total Units	---	30

b.) Applicable to students admitted in 2009-10 and therebefore Student is required to take at least 30 units of courses for graduation.

Study Scheme	Course (3 units/modules)	Units Requirement
Research Method Course	SSPE6000	3
Research Project	SSPE6901	0-9
Elective courses from the Department	EXSC6201, 6202, 6203, 6204, 6205, 6206, 6207, 6208, 6209, 6210, 6211	6-15
Elective courses from hte Department	SSPE6001, 6002, 6100, 6200, 6400, 6500, 6600, 6800	6-15
Guided Studies	SSPE6701	0-3
Elective Courses from Faculty of Education	Courses offered by other departments/programmes of the Faculty of Education	3-15
Total Units	---	30

(a)		IT Proficiency Test. (Please refer to "Student IT Competence")
(b)		Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
(c)		A student who obtains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 in the preceding term or receives a failure grade in thesis monitoring courses (for Research Postgraduate Programmes) will be put on academic probation. For details, please refer to Clause 14.0 "Unsatisfactory Performance and Discontinuation of Studies" of the General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies which can be accessed from the Graduate School Homepage:http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss

COURSE LIST

Code	Course Title	Units
EXSC 6102	Advances in Measurement and Satistics in Exercise Science	3
EXSC 6201	Exercise: Physiological Benefits, Limits and Adaptation	3
EXSC 6202	Sports Nutrition for Health and Performance	3
EXSC 6203	Structural Biomechanics of the Human Body	3
EXSC 6204	Biomechanics of Sports Injury	3
EXSC 6205	Current Issues in Sports & Exercise Psychology	3
EXSC 6207	Exercise Prescription for General and Special Populations	3
EXSC 6208	Social & Cultural Influences on Physical Activity	3
EXSC 6209	Exercise & Health Promotion	3
EXSC 6210	Health Related Physical Activity	3
EXSC 6211	Sports Injury & Rehabilitation	3
SSPE 6000	Research Methods in Physical Education	3
SSPE 6001	Theories and Applications of Motor Learning	3
SSPE 6002	Teaching of Physical Education and Adapted Physical Activities	3
SSPE 6100	Sociological Issues in Physical Education	3
SSPE 6200	Advances in Physical Fitness Assessment: Theory and Practice	3
SSPE 6400	Administration and Policy in Physical Education and Sports	3
SSPE 6500	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
SSPE 6600	Applied Biomechanics	3
SSPE 6701	Guided Studies I	3
SSPE 6800	Advanced Sports Psychology	3
SSPE 6901	Project and Research Project: Sports Science and Physical Education	9
EDM	Any EDM courses offered by the Faculty	3-15

TUITION FEE(2011-12)

HK$2,900 per unit

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

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