19^th Hongkong Bank Foundation Elite Coaches Seminar 2011 - 2012 (Revised on 20 January 2012)

The "19^th Hongkong Bank Foundation Elite Coaches Seminar" will be held on 25 February 2012 (Saturday) at the Regal Riverside Hotel, Shatin. This is an annual event jointly organised by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee and the All-China Sports Federation.

The theme for this year's Seminar is "Preparation for Olympics". We are very honoured to have renowned professionals from China, Japan, United Kingdom and Hong Kong sharing their expertise with us at the Seminar.

Enrolment Deadline: 6 February 2012 (Monday)

January – June 2012 Sports-General Theory (Part A) Course Schedule (Updated in December)

Participants are required to complete the Sports-Specific components (Parts B to D) and to be nominated by NSAs for the Sports-General Theory (Part A) course. For enrolment, please contact your respective NSA.

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"2011 Hongkong Bank Foundation Coaching Awards" is now opened for nomination

Organised by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee and funded by the Hongkong Bank Foundation, the annual prestigious "Hongkong Bank Foundation Coaching Awards" is the only territory-wide recognition scheme that honours the outstanding achievements of coaches in Hong Kong. There are six awards categories:

	Coach of the Year Awards
	Distinguished Services Award for Coaching
	Coach Education Award
	Best Team Sport Coach Award
	Coaching Excellence Awards
	Community Coach Recognition Awards

Please refer to the nomination criteria of the respective awards.

Nomination Deadline: 31 December 2011 (Saturday)

(Note: If the required information is not received by the Coach Education Department of Hong Kong Sports Institute by the deadline, the application will not be accepted.)

「運動員受傷後的逆境及壓力對策」講座 (CCEP11/12-3) (Chinese Version Only)

「上肢運動創傷的預防、處理及復康」講座 (CCEP11/12-4) (Chinese Version Only)

Hongkong Bank Foundation School Coach Accreditation Programme (SCAP) 2011 - 2012

Football and Hockey (new sport)

This year, the Hong Kong Coaching Committee, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Football Association and Hong Kong Hockey Association will organise the SCAP on these two sporting events during 2 November- 17 December 2011. The Programme aims to provide school teachers with the opportunity to obtain formal training and accreditation in coaching. This summer, more than 140 teachers have participated in the Programme.

Enrolment Deadline: 17 October 2011 (Monday)

Note: Upon successful enrolment,teachers who fulfil the Hong Kong Coaching Committee's requirements for the "Exemption of the Sports-General Theory" can apply for the exemption (PDF format, in Chinese only) of the SCAP's Sports-General Theory Course by 28 October 2011 (Friday). Please refer to the Exemption Policy for details (PDF format, in Chinese only).

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September 2011 - March 2012 Sports-General Theory (Part A) Course Schedule (Updated in August)

Participants are required to complete the Sports-Specific components (Parts B to D) and to be nominated by NSAs for the Sports-General Theory (Part A) course. For enrolment, please contact your respective NSA.

International Scientific Symposium - Sport psychology application

It has long been acknowledged that sport psychology is critical for athletes at elite level. Sport psychology can help athletes enhance their learning process and motor skills, cope with competitive pressure and stay focused in the competitive environment, increase their motivation as well as build confidence. Moreover, sport psychology also focuses on the social-cultural aspects of athletes including athletes’ career development and transitions, and cultural diversity. This annual event, organised by the Hong Kong Sports Institute, brings together international experts to share their knowledge and experience in using psychology to support training and rehabilitation, enhance performance, and assist in talent identification and career transition. The Symposium will be held on 6 – 7 November 2011 (Sunday and Monday). Hong Kong Coaching Committee has approved 11.25 hours for renewal as accredited coaches for those attending all sessions of the symposium.  For details and registration, please visit: http://www.hksi.org.hk/iss or contact the Symposium Secretariat at 2681 6130. Deadline for Early-Bird Registration: 15 September 2011.

「防止賄賂條例與運動教練的關係」講座 (CCEP11/12-1)
(Chinese Version Only)

「咖啡因及其他營養補充劑對運動訓練的影響」講座 (CCEP11/12-2)
(Chinese Version Only)

Hongkong Bank Foundation School Coach Accreditation Programme (SCAP) 2011 - 2012

Badminton, Basketball, Squash, Table Tennis and Volleyball

This year, the Hong Kong Coaching Committee, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Badminton Association, Hong Kong Basketball Association, Hong Kong Squash Association, Hong Kong Table Tennis Association and Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China will organise the SCAP on these five sports specific courses during 13 - 29 July 2011. The Programme aims to provide school teachers with the opportunity to obtain formal training and accreditation in coaching. Over 1900 teachers have participated in this Programme.

Enrolment Deadline: 20 June 2011 (Monday)

Note: Upon successful enrolment, teachers who fulfil the Hong Kong Coaching Committee's requirements for the "Exemption of the Sports-General Theory" can apply for the exemption (PDF format, in Chinese only) of the SCAP's Sports-General Theory Course by 7 July 2011 (Thursday). Please refer to the Exemption Policy for details (PDF format, in Chinese only).

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