Overview
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The Bachelor of Education in Sports Training Programme is a 5-year part-time degree course and has been organised by the Beijing Sport University (BSU) since 1999, which is under the General Administration of Sport of China. The course normally takes place at the Hong Kong Sports Institute, and the BSU appoints experienced professors and national coaches to lecture in Hong Kong. The course comprises 25 modules and 60 hours of practicum.
Objective
To provide coaches and athletes with necessary professional coaching knowledge and skills in elite sports training and to enhance coaching quality in Hong Kong.
Content
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The course is made up of 25 modules and 2 practicums over a period of 5 years, including face-to-face, theory and sport-specific lectures and practicums.
Modules
| Modules | 1 | Chinese Language and Writing | 2 | English Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Pedagogy | 4 | Anatomy | |
| 5 | Physiology | 6 | Sports Medical Supervision | |
| 7 | Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation | 8 | Sport Massage | |
| 9 | Introduction to Physical Education | 10 | Competition in Sports | |
| 11 | Sports Biochemistry | 12 | Sports Biomechanics | |
| 13 | Sports Psychology | 14 | Statistics in Sport | |
| 15 | Sports Management | 16 | Talent Identification | |
| 17 | Principles of Training | 18 | Motor Learning | |
| 19 | Sports Nutrition | 20 | Theories and Practices in Strength and Conditioning | |
| 21 | Manual for Coaches' Practice | 22 | Scientific Research and Thesis | |
| 23 | Elementary Sports-specific Theory and Practice | 24 | Intermediate Sports-specific Theory and Practice | |
| 25 | Advanced Sports-specific Theory and Practice | |||
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| Practicum | 60 hours | |||
Learning & Assessment
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5-year part-time course and assessment
Campus/Venue
The Hong Kong Sports Institute
Medium of Instruction
Putonghua (except English modules)
Assessment & Certification
- Mode of Assessment
Individual and group assignments, examinations, practicum test and practicum report. Students are required to finish a thesis and a thesis defense in the final year of study.
- Certification & Coach Accreditation
A Bachelor of Education Degree in Sports Training and Level 3 Accredited Coach under Hong Kong Coaching Committee.
Requirement
open/closeApplicants have to be aged 18 or above, comply with following conditions, and pass the entry interview and practical examination:
- Attaining five level 2 or above in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) (including Chinese, English, Mathematics and Citizenship and Social Development); and
- 2-year full-time or 4-year part-time coaching experience
- Priority will be given to the applicants who are recommended by the National Sports Association.
- Elite coaches or athletes may be exempted from some entry requirements.
Fee & Support
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5-year HK$166,900 in total.
Scholarship
The scholarship scheme aims to reward students with outstanding performance in the course. A maximum of 3 students will be selected from each class for the scholarship based on the academic results every year.
Support
- Elite Athletes Continuing Education Subsidy
The subsidy aims at providing different levels of financial support for eligible HKSI Scholarship Athletes to pursue further education by taking education programmes and training courses in recognized educational institutions. Applicants who are current HKSI Scholarship athletes or retired athletes who have withdrawn from the HKSI Scholarship Scheme, will be considered for support. (Details)
- Hong Kong Athletes Fund
The fund is created to provide financial support towards the individual education programmes of current and retired elite athletes, and to offer financial support for retired athletes. (Details)
- Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme
Students in need can apply for an Extended Non-means-tested Loan with the government’s Student Finance Office. (Details)
Career Prospect
open/closeGraduates acquiring university level of sports training knowledge and skills, upon attaining specific coaching qualification from their National Sports Associations, can work at different levels of coaching in various organizations. The qualification is equivalent to any BSU qualification recognised in China or other countries and regions.
Testimonial
open/closeHK elite swimmer
HK Athletics Elite coach
Graduated at 65 / scholarship recipient for 5 consecutive years
Enrollment
open/closePlease visit the Hong Kong Coaching Committee website.