Postgraduate Diploma

(Exercise Science and Physical Education)

QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

Applicants must have a recognized bachelor degree 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. Credits earned can be transferable to M.Sc. in Exercise Science subject to the approval of the Graduate Division of Education.

PERIOD OF STUDY

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

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

This programme is designed to provide specialized training in Exercise Science and Physical Education for those in the profession of sports, education, recreation, health, fitness and social services and those interested in the profession of exercise science and physical education. It also reflects the mission of the Department and is based on the assumption that physical activity is a health-related behaviour that influences the health and well being of individuals. It is designed for those in sports, education, health and social services sectors, schoolteachers, nurses, allied health professionals, health administrators, social workers, coaches, athletes, team mangers, and others involved in exercise science and physical education.

Postgraduate students entering this programme may select from a biomechanical, psychological, sociological, pedagogical, physiological sub-discipline in order to obtain the specialized training needed to be effective in Hong Kong settings.

COURSEWORK REQUIREMENT

Study Scheme A:
(Applicable to students admitted in 2008-09)
Students are required to complete a total of 15 units. In addition, all students are required to achieve a certain level of competence in IT for graduation.

Study Scheme	Course Code	Units
Required Course	EXS6101 or SPE6000	3
Exercise Science	EXS6102, 6201-6211	6
Physical Education	SPE6001, 6002, 6100, 6200, 6400, 6500, 6600, 6800	6
Total Units		15

TRANSFER OF CREDITS

Credits earned can be transferable to M.Sc. in Exercise Science.

Code	Course Title	Units
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 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 6300	Advanced Analysis of Pedagogy in Physical Education	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

TUITION FEE (2010-11)

APPLICATION PERIOD

COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES

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

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