Jockey Club Certificate In Advanced Sports Coaching Theory (QF Level 3)

Introduction

The Hong Kong Coaching Committee has been offering the "Certificate in Advanced Sports Coaching Theory" since 2016, after its sister course "Foundation Certificate in Sports Coaching Theory" (QF Level 2) was successfully launched in 2014, in a bid to enhance the quality and recognition for our coaching courses. This half-year course consists of 10 modules and a 30-hour practicum.

"Certificate in Advanced Sports Coaching Theory" is recognized under the Qualifications Framework –
QF Level: 3
QR Registration No.: 15/003100/L3
QR Registration Validity Period: 16 January 2016 - 15 January 2027

The Jockey Club Certificate In Advanced Sports Coaching Theory (QF Level 3) is the Level 3 accredited programme of the Sports-General Theories of the Hong Kong Coaching Committee.

Objective

1. To provide a broad coverage of professional and indepth theoretical knowledge of sports coaching, sports management in coaching, and sports science.
2. Participants can apply their knowledge during practicum, which takes care of the practical needs and development of coaching.
3. To provide the basic knowledge and practical skills of professional sports coaching theories and sports science and equip students for their future career and further studies' needs.
4. To provide a comprehensive range of advanced knowledge in sports coaching, sports management in coaching and sports science to prepare graduates for a higher level diploma course.

Structure

The course comprises 10 modules and a Coach Practicum. The 6-month course with a total of 250 learning hours includes: 66 hours of face-to-face lectures (may change to online depending on situation); 150 hours of self-study hours, 30 hours of practicum and 4 hours of pre-practicum briefing.

Module

Mode of Study

6-month part-time course and assessments

Campus/Venue

Hong Kong Sports Institute and/or through online learning mode

Medium of Instruction

Cantonese (supplemented with English)

Module Exemption

Students can apply for module exemption according to their qualifications. The number of module exemptions will not exceed 50% of the total modules number.

Assessment & Certification

• Mode of Assessment
  

  Module assessment (continuous assessments and tests) and coaching practicum

• Certification & Coach Accreditation
  

  Certificate in Advanced Sports Coaching Theory (equivalent to Level 3 Accredited Coach) under Hong Kong Coaching Committee

Applicants have to be aged 18 or above, comply with one of the following conditions, and pass the entry interview:

• Holder of "Foundation Certificate in Sports Coaching Theory" or other related QF Level 2 course on the Qualification Register, and specific sport coach certificate issued by the National Sports Associations under the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China
• Finished form 5 or equivalent education; holder of the Certificate of Sports-General Theory Course Level 3* (Part A) issued by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee, and have 2 years of relevant working experience in sports or coaching; or
• Finished form 5 or equivalent education; holder of the Certificate of Sports-General Theory Course Level 2 (Part A) issued by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee, and have 3 years of relevant working experience in sports or coaching.

Qualification Validation Scheme for obtaining Hong Kong Coaching Committee Coach Accreditation Programme Qualification Level 3. (Details).

Fee

HK$8,000

Scholarship

The scholarship scheme aims to reward students with outstanding performance in the course. 3 students at most will be selected from each class for a scholarship based on assessments of their academic, practicum and learning attitude performance.

Support

• Elite Athletes Support Scheme in Coach Education (click here for application form)
  

  Current HKSI Scholarship Athletes (under Tier A, Tier B, Individual Athletes Support Scheme or Disability Sports) who have achieved a performance level at Pt. 3 or above according to the EV Scoring Table of their respective sports, and with the support from their Head Coaches (or National Sports Associations for Tier B, Individual Athletes Support Scheme and Disability Sports) will be considered. Athletes can also apply within one year after retirement, on recommendation from their Head Coaches (or National Sports Associations for Tier B, Individual Athletes Support Scheme and Disability Sports). Applicants will be reimbursed full tuition fee, upon graduation.

• 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)

• Financial Subsidy Scheme (click here for application form)
  

  Students who are beneficiaries of the “Comprehensive Social Security Assistance Scheme” are required to apply for the “Financial Assistance Scheme” during enrollment. Applicants will be reimbursed full tuition fee, upon graduation.

Upon finishing this course and attaining coaching qualification of their respective National Sport Associations, graduates can be recognized as a Level 3 coach. Please enquire with various National Sport Associations for sports-specific coach accreditation programmes.

The Certificate in Advanced Sports Coaching Theory course is recognized under the Qualifications Framework as Level 3. Students can attain 25 credits upon finishing the course, and can flexibly transfer credits for taking further studies in sports and coaching-related courses in future.

Please press "Enrollment" under "USEFUL LINKS" in the upper right corner of this webpage for enrollment. Registration for the first time may need to wait for the account to be activated (about 5 minutes).

Online Registration Manual (Chinese version only)