FacultyFaculty of Management and Hospitality

DepartmentDepartment of Sports and Recreation

Programme NameBachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports and Recreation Management

• Sports Coaching
• Sports Therapy
• Recreation Management

JUPAS Catalogue No. - For Year 1 EntryJSSV09 (Application for subsidised places under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors via JUPAS)Programme Code - For Year 3 Entry MH125101 (Application for self-financed places via VTC Web-based Admissions System)

Mode, Year of Study Accepting Entry & Duration of Study

Full-time: 4 Years (Year 1 Entry) / 2 Years (Year 3 Entry)

Part-time: 4 Years (Year 3 Entry) - Sports Therapy Specialisation

Medium of InstructionEnglish 

Venue(s)Programme core modules conducted at Chai Wan campus and some General Education (GE) elective modules on other campuses

Facility(ies) Human Performance Laboratory

Sports Biomechanics Laboratory

Sports Therapy Centre

Sports Massage and Recovery Centre

Fitness Centre
 

 

 

Teachers :

Sports Coaching	Sports Therapy	Recreation Management
Dr. Jim LUK	Mr. Anthony BOSSON	Dr. Peggy CHOI
Mr. Anthony WELDON	Mr. Indy HO	Ms. Amy LIP
Mr. PANG Siu Chuen	Mr. Thomas LAM	Mr. Jason MAK

 

Programme Leaders: Dr. Jim LUK & Dr. Peggy CHOI

 

Programme Advisor: Mr Johnny WOO BBS, Chairman of Hong Kong Recreation Management Association (HKRMA).

 

Honorary Professor: Prof. David BEHM, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation (SHKR), Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

 

Adjunct Associate Professor: Ms. Debbie LOOK, Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Sports Physiotherapist), Physio Tune Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation Centre, Hong Kong

 

Visiting Academic: Dr. Adam OWEN, Assistant Manager, Sheffield United F.C., United Kingdom

Visiting Academic: Dr. Chris CARLING, Senior Research Fellow, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom

Programme Aims

In recent years, a strong demand for sports and recreation professionals has been constituted by the rapid development of the sports and recreation industry in Hong Kong. This programme aims to provide students with a rigorous and intellectual programme of study; especially for those who wish to pursue or further advance their careers in the core areas of sports coaching, sports therapy, or recreation management. Through high-quality education and training; this programme not only emphasises the importance of theoretical knowledge, but also the development of students’ practical and professional skills through gaining work experiences in the industry, which is undertaken during Year 3 and Year 4. Students are expected to be professionally and/or clinically competent in their disciplines upon their graduation.  Students will specialise in one of the following three specialisations: (1) sports coaching, (2) sports therapy, and (3) recreation management. 

Sports Coaching Specialisation
This specialisation nurtures future sports coaches and sports scientists with the ability to enhance athletic performances with the most up-to-date knowledge of sports science and technology. A wide range of core modules are covered in this specialisation: coaching for both individual and team sports, performance measurement and analyses for both training and competition, sports biomechanics, sports psychology, strength and conditioning for sports performance, and talent identification in sports.
 
Sports Therapy Specialisation
This specialisation is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists (SST) from the United Kingdom. Students undertaking this specialisation are recognised as student members of the SST and are trained professionally on-field and clinically, with the ability to recognise, prevent and treat sports injuries for athletes. This specialisation covers recognition and evaluation of sports injuries, peripheral and vertebral manual therapy, on-field emergency management, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation of sports injuries, also catering for the needs of the special populations.

Recreation Management Specialisation
THEi is the corporate member of the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association (HKRMA). Students undertaking this specialisation are advised to become student members of the HKRMA. This specialisation provides graduates with essential training in the core areas of recreation management, work-ready for both the commercial and public sector. Core Modules include sports media, sports and globalisation, communication and public relations, operation and management in clubhouse and spa, park, pool, and horticulture management, human resources and strategic management, and marketing management.

Career Prospects

Sports Coaching Specialisation
Graduates from this specialisation can become, but not limited to, being a sport coach, strength and conditioning coach, fitness coach, or a sport scientist. Potential employers include National Sports Associations, Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited, Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), local and international fitness centres, and national and overseas sports clubs.

Sports Therapy Specialisation
Graduates from this specialisation are eligible to register at the SST, UK as a Sports Therapists and become full members. Potential employers include sports therapy and rehabilitation clinics, National Sports Associations, Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited, and national or international sports clubs/teams.

Recreation Management Specialisation
Graduates from this specialisation will have the essential qualities to work at the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, private or residential clubhouses, local or international event management companies or sports marketing companies, theme parks, National Sports Associations, and Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited.

Professional Recognition

The Sports Therapy specialisation of this programme is accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists in UK.

Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors

This programme is in the Government's Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP). Please click here for more details. Admission to the subsidised places for Year 1 Entry will be through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) while admission to the self-financed places for Year 3 Entry can be made through VTC Web-based Admissions System.

JUPAS Catalogue No.: JSSV09

Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements for Year 1:

Please refer to the General Entrance Requirements for details. 

 

Programme-specific Requirements :

1. For HKDSE, a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects can be counted for admission purpose.  Relevant ApL subjects include: Sports Coaching and Management, Hospitality Services in Practice, Health Care Practice, Exercise Science and Health Fitness, Events Planning and Operation, Fundamental Health Care, Sports and Fitness Coaching.
2. For the HKDSE “Physical Education (PE)” subject, the subject score with weighting x 2.0 will be used in the calculation of admission score.
3. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

 

Entrance Requirements for Year 3:

Higher Diploma OR equivalent sub-degree qualifications/studies in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:

1. Additional core modules are required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
2. All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.
3. For enquiry please contact Faculty of Management and Hospitality (Telephone No: 3890 8222).

Tuition Fee

• The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
• The tuition fee for academic year 2020/21 is $3,285 per credit point for both Year-1 Enrty and Year-3 Entry. Tuition fees are subject to annual reviews.

Scholarships and Awards

THEi students are eligible to apply for three categories of scholarships - Programme-specific scholarships, THEi Scholarships, Government Scholarships.

 

(a) Programme-specific Scholarships

(I) HKRFU Charitable Trust Fund - Educational Scholarship
The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) Charitable Trust Fund was set up to provide financial assistance to those committed rugby players who have satisfactory scholastic achievements with needs for financial support. The Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union Charitable Trust Fund Committee. Incentive Award has established this year to reward applicant with outstanding performance.

 

(II) Elite Athletes Charitable Trust Scholarships
The Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association (HKEAA) with its aims to promoting sports, has offered scholarship to those who are keen to take part in sports or work for the industry.

No. of Scholarship(s)	Value per Scholarship (HK$)
2	$5,000

 

(b) THEi Scholarships (Click here for the details.)

 

List of awardees from Sports and Recreation Management programme

Name of Scholarship	No. of Awardee(s) in 2013	No. of Awardee(s) in 2014	No. of Awardee(s) in 2015	No. of Awardee(s) in 2016	No. of Awardee(s) in 2017
President’s List	2	1	3	4	0
Dean’s List	5	3	5	12	8
Entrance Scholarship – Tier 1	0	0	1	0	0
Entrance Scholarship – Tier 2	1	1	0	15	10
Entrance Scholarship – Tier 3	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	28
Achievement Scholarship – Tier 2	N/A	1	2	1	0

 

(c) Government Scholarships: Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) (Click here for the details.)

 

 

List of awardees from Sports and Recreation Management programme

Name of Scholarship	Value per Scholarship (HK$)	No. of Awardee(s) in AY 2013/14	No. of Awardee(s) in AY 2014/15	No. of Awardee(s) in AY 2015/16	No. of Awardee(s) in AY 2016/17
Outstanding Performance Scholarship	$40,000	2	5	6	5
Reaching Out Award	$10,000	6	6	4	2
Talent Development Scholarship	$10,000	28	33	43	68
Best Progress Award	$10,000	N/A	4	3	1