Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Sports Coaching
- 4 years
- Duration
- 141,900 HKD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Hong Kong
- Location
Program description
The fast growth of Hong Kong's sports and leisure business has resulted in a high demand for sports and recreation professionals in recent years. The Program's goal is to instill in pupils a rigorous and intellectually stimulating academic program. Especially for individuals looking to pursue or develop their professions in the fundamental areas of sports coaching. This Programme emphasizes both theoretical and practical knowledge through high-quality education and training, while also developing students' professional skills through industrial job experience. Students are required to be professionally competent in their field after graduation (for example, sports coaching). Through offering this Programme, a steady supply of professionals in the afore-mentioned field have been, and will continue to be nurtured to support the rapid development of the industry in both the public and private sectors, and to improve the quality of life in the communities.
Program structure
General Education Modules
- Chinese
- English for Academic Studies
- English for Professional Purposes
- Creativity and Innovation in Society
- Technology, Society and Work
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- GE Electives
Industry/Profession Specific Modules
- Sports Skills Development – Individual Sports
- Sports Skills Development – Team Sports
- Sports Massage and Stretching
- Introduction to Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
- Philosophy and Sociology in Sports and Recreation
- Motor Learning and Control for Human Performance
- Business Management Fundamentals
- Law and Ethics in Sports and Recreation
- Sports Skills Development – Aqua Sports
- Nutrition for Health and Performance
- Management of Sports Injuries
- Active and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
- Marketing Management
- Adventure-based Recreation
- Sports and Recreation for Selected Populations
- Facilities Management in Sports and Recreation
- Fitness Coaching and Management
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Work-integrated Learning
- Advanced Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
- Sports Coaching – Individual Sports
- Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance
- Exercise Principles and Programming
- Performance Measurement and Analyses
- Outdoor Sports Skills and Coaching
- Sports Biomechanics
- Sports Psychology
- Sports Coaching – Team Sports
- Talent Identification and Long-Term Development
- Honours Project
Programme Electives
- Sports Media, Communication and Public Relations
- Operation and Management in Clubhouse and Spa
- Sports and Globalisation
- Park, Pool and Horticulture Management
- Relaxation and Stress Management
Price
- Tuition fee: 141,900 HKD/year
- Registration fee: 5,000 HKD (will be deducted from the first instalment of tuition fees)
- Student service fee (inclusive of student visa application fee and student insurance coverage in Hong Kong): 2,000 HKD
- Application fees:
- Regular application fee: 500 HKD
- Early Bird discounted application fee: 200 HKD
Requirements for applicants
- Completed THEi application form
- Appropriate level of English: IELTS Academic 5.5/TOEFL iBT 79
- High school certificate and transcript
- Final examination results (GCSE, USE, AISSE, etc.)
- Admission interview
About the university
The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) was founded in 2012 and is a Vocational Training Council (VTC) member institute. THEi provides over 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" degree programs in seven academic areas: Product and Fashion Design, Sports and International Event Management, Digital Construction and Building Services, Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management, Chinese Medicine and Food Science, Hotel Management and Culinary Arts and Technology, and Digital Technology and Innovative Business. These courses focus on industries with strong development potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The programs combine practical applications and academic knowledge to guarantee that students can successfully apply what they have learnt.
THEi degree courses are approved by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as the relevant professional associations when applicable. THEi's outstanding applied degree and professional education courses prepare graduates to be Work Ready and Future Ready. The institute also works closely with industry partners to give students with valuable platforms for their growth. All programs include work-integrated learning (WIL) and engage students in active learning pedagogies, with a heavy emphasis on project-based learning that involves real-world problem solving with and for local firms and professions.
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