Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Sports and Recreation Management
- 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. This program aims to give students with a challenging and intellectually stimulating study experience, particularly for those who want to continue or enhance their professions in the key areas of sports therapy or sports administration. Through high-quality education and training, this plan highlights not only the value of academic knowledge, but also the development of students' practical and professional abilities through industrial work experiences in Year 3 and Year 4. Students are expected to be professionally and/or clinically competent in their fields when they graduate. Students will specialize in any of the following two specializations: Sports treatment or Sports management.
Program structure
General Education Modules
- Chinese
- English for Academic Studies
- Creativity and Innovation in Society
- Technology, Society and Work
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- English for Professional Purposes
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
Programme Specialisation Modules
- Sports Therapy Modules
- Sports Management Modules
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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