MSc in Sports Science
The Physical Education and Sports Science Unit, the University of Hong Kong, will offer the first taught Master of Science degree programme in the region with a specialization in sports science in 1999-2001.
The demand for taught post-graduate degree programmes in sports science has grown in recent years as a result of the increasing need of the Hong Kong community for higher professional skills in this field. Studying in Hong Kong in a locally-based and locally-focused programme, at a respected and well-established university with library, computer and research facilities at the students’ disposal, will facilitate the pursuit of an advanced degree in this field.
Successful candidates are likely to be in an advantageous position for senior posts related to the sports sciences in education, administration and the health and leisure service sector.
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The M.Sc.(SS) programme requires two years of part-time studies with courses held on two weekday evenings (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.), or one evening and Saturday mornings (to be arranged). The curriculum comprises three core modules, six specialist modules, two elective modules and a dissertation requirement equivalent to five modules. Brief descriptions of these modules are presented below. The objectives of the programme are to (a) extend and enrich students’ knowledge, understanding and practical experience in the field of sports science, allowing critical appraisal of contemporary issues, problems and solutions, (b) promote and strengthen research skills to encourage original investigation, and (c) enable students to apply their extended knowledge, skills and understanding to their professional work.
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- Research Methods: methods of enquiry and experimental designs in sports science
- Statistical Methods: statistical applications common to the field of sports science
- Health-related Fitness: the relationship between health, exercise and physical activity
- Motor Learning and Control: the control and acquisition of motor skills
- Sociology of Sport: theoretical and practical issues related to sport in society
- Exercise Physiology: respiratory, cardio-vascular and cellular mechanisms in physical exercise
- Sport Psychology: theories and practices related to sport behaviour
- Practical Anthropometry: anthropometric measurements in sports science
- Sports Injuries: prevention and treatment of injury in sport
- Elective modules: these may include choices between Biomechanics and Sports Nutrition, and between Children’s Health & Physical Activity and Leisure Management
- Dissertation: a research project on a selected topic related to sports science
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Students must meet the normal University and Faculty of Education admission requirements. In addition, they will be required to produce evidence of completion of a first degree in the field of physical education, sports science, sports coaching, leisure-, sport- or recreation-management, sports administration, or a related degree acceptable to the Selection Committee.
Applicants may be called for interview, and in some cases may be asked to pass a written test.
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Further information about the Master of Science (Sports Science) can be obtained from the Secretary, Physical Education and Sports Science Unit, the University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong Tel. 2817-9576 or Fax. 2818-8042. You can also e-mail your enquiry to:
Details of the programme will also appear on the PESSU website:
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Application forms may be obtained from:
Academic Services Enquiry Office
Room UG-05, Upper Ground Floor
Knowles Building
The University of Hong Kongor
Education Faculty Office
Room 219, Knowles Building
The University of Hong KongFor general enquiries, please contact the Faculty of Education
Tel: 2859 8971
Please note that this degree programme is subject to Senate approval.
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Date: February 6, 1999 (Saturday) Time: 2:00 p.m. Venue: Psychology Laboratory
Lindsay Ride Sports Centre
111 Pokfulam Road
Pokfulam HKApplication Deadline: March 20, 1999
Interviews:April 24, 1999 (pm)
The information in this brochure is accurate at the time of printing, but may be subject to change at anytime. The Faculty reserves the right at all time to withdraw or alter the courses as listed in this brochure.