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 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)(Suspension of admission in 2011-2012)
	(Note to Non-Local Candidates - PDF format chinese version)
Part-time Programme:	2 years (maximum period of study: 4 years)

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

This programme is designed to provide specialized study in exercise science. Graduates from this programme will posses in-depth understanding in major areas of Exercise Science, allowing them to either specialize, increase their knowledge in exercise science, or further studies in Higher Degree Programmes.
The areas of specialization include: Sports Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology/Motor Behaviour, Sports Sociology, Health & Fitness and Sports Medicine. This programme is suitable for those in the profession of sports, education, health and social services, including sports science and medicine practitioners, school teachers, nurses, allied health professionals, health administrators, social workers, coaches, athletes, team managers and others interested in the profession of sports and exercise science.

(*Approved by the CPD Committee of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association)

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS:

1.Course Requirement:

a.) Applicable to students admitted in 2010-11 and thereafter

Students are required to take at least 24 units of courses for graduation.

Study Scheme	Course Code	Units
Core Courses	EXSC6101, 6102 (3 units / module)	6
Research Project	EXSC6300 (9 Units)	0-9
Elective Courses	EXSC6201-6205, 6207-6212, SSPE6001, 6200	9-18
Total Units		24

b.) Applicable to students admitted in 2008-9 and 2009-10

Students are required to take at least 24 units of courses for graduation.

Study Scheme	Course Code	Units
Core Courses	EXSC6101, 6102 (3 units / module)	6
Research Project	EXSC6300	0-9
Elective Courses	EXSC6201-6212 (3 units / module)	9-18
Total Units		24

c.) Applicable to students admitted in 2007-8 or before

Students are required to take at least 27 units of courses for graduation.

Study Scheme	Course Code	Units
Core Courses	EXSC6101- 6103 (3 units / module)	9
Research Project	EXSC6300	0-9
Elective Courses	EXSC6201-6212 (3 units / module)	9-18
Total Units		27

2. Other Requirements

(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 6101	Research Methods in Exercise Science	3
EXSC 6102	Advances in Measurement and Statistics 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
EXSC 6212	Guided Study	3
EXSC 6300	Research Project	9
SSPE 6001	Theories and Applications of Motor Learning	3
SSPE 6200	Advances in Physical Fitness Assessment: Theory and Practice	3

Remarks:
Not all elective courses will be offered every year.

TUITION FEE (2012-13)

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE

29th Feb 2012

Online Application

COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES

September 2012

RESEARCH ROJECTS COMPLETED BY JUNE 2006

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