Qualification for Admissions

  • Completed a local course of study leading to the qualification of associate degree / higher diploma in sports-related discipline or equivalent
  • Attained an acceptable level of proficiency in the English and Chinese language

Programme Description

The B.Sc. Programme in Exercise Science and Health Education aims to provide an excellent learning experience to students who aspire to pursue a career in exercise, sport and allied health sciences. The Programme is characterised by two closely linked areas. The Exercise Science component explores the complex nature of human movement and examines the manner by which the body reacts to acute and chronic physical activity pursuits, such as general fitness regimes, lifestyle physical activities, and elite sport. The Health Education component examines the efficacy of a variety of prescribed physical activities, as well as theories and strategies for health promotion. The courses are designed to assist individuals and communities in achieving a better understanding of health issues, and thereby preventing and changing unhealthy lifestyle and behaviours linked to chronic disease, disability, and poor quality of life. This B.Sc. Programme will prepare students for professional practice in exercise science, behavioural science, and health-related careers. This Programme is funded by the University Grants Committee.

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Career Development / Prospects

  • Administrators in government subvented / national sports associations
  • Physical training officers, inspectors or officers in disciplinary forces
  • Executives in fitness and leisure industries
  • Supervisors / officers in private and commercial sectors

Programme Requirements

Programme

Students with Higher Diploma / Associate Degree are required to complete the minimum required units of courses for graduation, including:

(Applicable to students admitted in 2022-23 and thereafter)
Courses Higher Diploma Entrants Associate Degree Entrants
Major Requirementsi. Exercise and Health3838
ii. Skills Courses33
iii. Research Experience66
iv. Internship22
v. Electives66
University Requirementsi. English52
ii. University General Education
- Foundation GE33
- Other GE22
iii. College General Education2-3#2-3#
iv. Understanding China11
v. Hong Kong in the Wider Constitutional Order11
vi. Other Elective Courses02-3
vii. Physical Education(exempted)##(exempted)##
Total 69 units### 69 units###

# 2 to 3 units, depending on College affiliation

## Students who have completed 3 units of Core Skills Courses will be eligible to apply for exemption of 1 unit of University Core Physical Education Requirement. Students are required to apply for the exemption. When exemption from a particular course is recognized, students can only be exempted from the course but not the units.

### Student shall complete at least 69 units of courses before graduation. However, the total units required for graduation may vary because of individual difference in course and unit exemptions.

Higher Diploma Entrants
Students are required to complete at least 69 units of courses for graduation, including the above 55 units of major courses, 8-9 units of university & college general education courses, 5 units of language requirements and 0-1 units of other elective courses.

Associate Degree Entrants
Students are required to complete at least 69 units of courses for graduation, including the above 55 units of major courses, 8-9 units of university & college general education courses, 2 units of language requirements and 3-4 units of other elective courses.

Study Scheme

Programme A (for students admitted in 2025-26 and thereafter)
Major Courses: Exercise Science and Health Education Courses (55 units)
Study Scheme Course Higher Diploma Entrants Associate Degree Entrants
(i) Required Courses:(a) Core Courses in Exercise Science and Health Education:PHPC1001, SPED2520, 2540, 2600, 2610, 2710, 2720, 2810, 3430, 3820, 3910, 3920, 45703838
(b) Skills Courses:SPED2010, 2110, 214133
(c) Research Experience Courses:SPED3630, 490066
(d) Internship Course:SPED420122
(ii) Elective Courses:(a) Elective Theoretical Courses in Exercise ScienceA minimum of 1 course from the following:
SPED3550, 3731, 4560, 4640, 4830
33
(b) Elective Theoretical Courses in HealthA minimum of 1 course from the following:
CHPR3002*, 4012*, PHPC 2007*, SPED3700
33
Total 55 Units 55 Units
Programme B (for students admitted in 2020-21 to 2024-25)
Major Courses: Exercise Science and Health Education Courses (55 units)
Study Scheme Course Higher Diploma Entrants Associate Degree Entrants
(i) Required Courses:(a) Core Courses in Exercise Science and Health Education:PHPC1001, SPED2520, 2540, 2600, 2610, 2710, 2720, 2810, 3430, 3820, 3910, 3920, 45703838
(b) Skills Courses:SPED2010, 2110, 214133
(c) Research Experience Courses:SPED3630, 490066
(d) Internship Course:SPED420122
(ii) Elective Courses:(a) Elective Theoretical Courses in Exercise Science A minimum of 1 course from the following:
SPED3550, 3731, 4560, 4640, 4830
33
(b) Elective Theoretical Courses in HealthA minimum of 1 course from the following:
CHPR3002*, 4012*, PHPC 2007*, 2009*
33
Total 55 Units 55 Units

Note:

SPED courses at 2000 level and above as included in the Major Programme Requirements as well as those labeled as * will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.

Remarks:

Students MUST check the course fulfillment by referring to the study scheme under the Undergraduate Student Handbook.

Course List

Programme Curriculum Details
Course Code Course Title Units
CHPR 3002Health Education and Health Behaviours3 Toggle Course
CHPR 4012Mental Health as a Public Health Issue3 Toggle Course
SPED 2010Team Sports 1 Toggle Course
SPED 2050Racquet Sports 1 Toggle Course
SPED 2110Individual Sports1 Toggle Course
SPED 2122Fitness Training for Health and Sports Performance1 Toggle Course
SPED 2141Fundamental Movement and Dances1 Toggle Course
SPED 2520Functional Human Anatomy and Sports Injuries3 Toggle Course
SPED 2540Introduction to Exercise Physiology3 Toggle Course
SPED 2600Basic Statistics, Test and Measurement for Physical Education3 Toggle Course
SPED 2610Introduction to Exercise Biomechanics3 Toggle Course
SPED 2710Sociology of Physical Education and Sports3 Toggle Course
SPED 2720Foundation of Physical Education and Sports3 Toggle Course
SPED 2810Psychomotor Learning3 Toggle Course
SPED 3430Administration and Management in Physical Education and Sports3 Toggle Course
SPED 3550Physiology of Human Performance3 Toggle Course
SPED 3630Introduction to Research Methods3 Toggle Course
SPED 3700Sports and Health Technology3 Toggle Course
SPED 3731Selected Topics in Sports Sociology3 Toggle Course
SPED 3820Introduction to Exercise and Sports Psychology3 Toggle Course
SPED 3910Adapted Physical Education and Sports3 Toggle Course
SPED 3920Human Growth and Health Education3 Toggle Course
SPED 4201Internship in Sports Industry2 Toggle Course
SPED 4560Physical Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription3 Toggle Course
SPED 4570Education and Promotion of Exercise and Health3 Toggle Course
SPED 4640Human Kinematics and Kinetics3 Toggle Course
SPED 4830Psychological Aspects of Sports and Exercise3 Toggle Course
SPED 4900Research Project3 Toggle Course
PHPC 1001Foundations in Public Health2 Toggle Course
PHPC 2007Nutrition and Health3 Toggle Course
PHPC 2009Environment and Work3 Toggle Course

Programme Highlights

Internship 2024-25

Internship Partners:

2024-25
AM730 Media Limited AM730 媒體有限公司
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong (Kowloon Centre) 香港中華基督教青年會
Hong Kong Athletes Career & Education Department, SF&OC 香港運動員就業及教育部,中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會
Hong Kong China Rowing Association 中國香港賽艇協會
Hong Kong China Rugby 中國香港欖球總會
Hong Kong China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability 中國香港智障人士體育協會
Hong Kong China Table Tennis Association 中國香港乒乓總會
Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association 香港精英運動員協會
Hong Kong Fire Services Department 香港消防處
Hong Kong Playground Association 香港遊樂場協會
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited 香港聖公會福利協會有限公司
Inspiring Hong Kong Sports Foundation 凝動香港體育基金
Kai Tak Sports Park 啟德體育園
Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港體適能總會
RunOurCity Foundation 全城街馬
Sportsoho Media Limited 運動版圖有限公司
Squash Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港壁球總會
St. James' Settlement - SJS Fitness Centre 永嘉諾健體中心
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited 中國香港足球總會
The Hong Kong Award for Young People Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh (Expeditions Centre & Training Camp unit) 香港青年獎勵計劃賽馬會愛丁堡公爵(野外鍛鍊中心及訓練營)
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Community Team Sports Office) 香港青年協會 社區體育部
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (Corporate Branding Department) 香港賽馬會
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 香港復康會
Sports Legacy Company Limited, SF&OC 奧夢成真,中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會
Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China 中國香港三項鐵人總會
Yello Sports Marketing & PR Agency 奕朗體育
YMCA of Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui) 香港基督教青年會
Internship 2023-24

Internship Partners:

2023-24
AM730 Media Limited AM730 媒體有限公司
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong 香港中華基督教青年會
Hong Kong Athlete Career and Education Programme, SF&OC 香港運動員就業及教育計畫,中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會
Hong Kong, China Rowing Association 中國香港賽艇協會
Hong Kong China Rugby 中國香港欖球總會
Hong Kong, China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability 中國香港智障人士體育協會
Hong Kong, China Table Tennis Association 中國香港乒乓總會
Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association 香港精英運動員協會
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Community Team Sports Office) 香港青年協會社區體育部
Hong Kong Fire Services Department 香港消防處
Hong Kong Playground Association - Ocean Explorer 香港遊樂場協會 - 海洋新幹線
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited 香港聖公會福利協會有限公司
InspiringHK Sports Foundation Limited 凝動香港體育基金
Kai Tak Sports Park Limited 啟德體育園
Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港體適能總會
RunOurCity Foundation Limited 全城街馬
Sports Legacy Company Limited, SF&OC 奧夢成真,中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會
Sportsoho Media Limited 運動版圖
Squash Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港壁球總會
St. James' Settlement - SJS Fitness Centre 永嘉諾健體中心
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China Limited 中國香港足球總會
The Hong Kong Award for Young People (Expeditions Centre & Training Camp unit) 香港青年獎勵計劃
The Hong Kong Jockey Club 香港賽馬會
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 香港復康會
Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China 中國香港三項鐵人總會
Yello Sports Marketing & PR Agency
YMCA of Hong Kong 香港基督教青年會
Internship 2022-23

Internship Partners:

2022-23
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong 香港中華基督教青年會
Hong Kong Athlete Career and Education Programme, SF&OC 香港運動員就業及教育計畫,中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會
Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association 香港精英運動員協會
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Community Team Sports Office) 香港青年協會社區體育部
Hong Kong Fire Services Department 香港消防處
Hong Kong Playground Association - Ocean Explorer 香港遊樂場協會 - 海洋新幹線
Hong Kong Rugby Union 香港欖球總會
Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability 香港智障人士體育協會
Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited 香港體育學院有限公司
Hong Kong Squash 香港壁球總會
Hong Kong Table Tennis Association 香港乒乓總會
Hong Kong Triathlon Association 香港三項鐵人總會
Hong Kong, China Rowing Association 中國香港賽艇協會
InspiringHK Sports Foundation Limited 凝動香港體育基金
Kai Tak Sports Park Limited 啟德體育園
Leisure and Cultural Services Department 康樂及文化事務署
Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港體適能總會
Po Leung Kuk Jockey Club Pak Tam Chung Holiday Camp 保良局賽馬會北潭涌度假營
RunOurCity Foundation Ltd. 全城街馬
Sports Legacy Company Limited, SF&OC 奧夢成真,中國香港體育協會暨奧林匹克委員會
Sportsoho Media Limited 運動版圖
St. James' Settlement - STS Fitness Centre 永嘉諾健體中心
The Hong Kong Award for Young People (Expeditions Centre & Training Camp unit) 香港青年獎勵計劃
The Hong Kong Football Association Ltd 香港足球總會
The Hong Kong Jockey Club 香港賽馬會
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 香港復康會
TWGHs. Superior Fit Wellness Centre 東華三院緻盈適健中心
Yello Marketing
YMCA of Hong Kong 香港基督教青年會
Internship 2021-22

Internship Partners:

2021-22
Chinese YMCA of HK (Corporate Communication & Marketing Section) 香港中華基督教青年會 (機構傳訊及市場拓展科)
Chinese YMCA of HK (Kowloon Centre) 香港中華基督教青年會 (九龍會所)
Hong Kong China Rowing Association 中國香港賽艇協會
Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association 香港精英運動員協會
Hong Kong Fire Services Department 香港消防處
Hong Kong Football Association Limited 香港足球總會
Hong Kong Jockey Club (Corporate Branding Department) 香港賽馬會 (公司品牌)
Hong Kong Playground Association 香港遊樂場協會
Hong Kong Rugby Union 香港欖球總會
Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability 香港智障人士體育協會
Hong Kong Squash 香港壁球總會
Hong Kong Table Tennis Association 香港乒乓總會
Hong Kong Triathlon Association 香港三項鐵人總會
InspiringHK Sports Foundation 凝動香港體育基金
Kai Tak Sports Park Limited 啟德體育園有限公司
Leisure and Cultural Services Department 康樂及文化事務署
Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港體適能總會
Po Leung Kuk Jockey Club Pak Tam Chung Holiday Camp 保良局賽馬會北潭涌度假營
RunOurCity全城街馬
South China Athletic Association 南華體育會
Sportsoho Media Limited 運動版圖
St. James’ Settlement Fitness Centre 聖雅各福群會永嘉諾健體中心
The Hong Kong Award for Young People (Training Camp Unit) 香港青年獎勵計劃 (營地服務)
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Community Team Sports Office) 香港青年協會 (社會體育部)
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Jockey Club Hung Hom Youth S.P.O.T.) 香港青年協會 (賽馬會紅磡青年空間)
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 香港復康會
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals - Superior Fit Wellness Centre 東華三院緻盈適健中心
Yello Marketing
YMCA of Hong Kong 香港基督教青年會
Internship 2020-21

Internship Partners:

2020-21
Chinese YMCA of HK (Corporate Communication & Marketing Section) 香港中華基督教青年會 (機構傳訊及市場拓展科)
Chinese YMCA of HK (Kowloon Centre) 香港中華基督教青年會 (九龍會所)
Hong Kong Athletes Career & Education Programme 香港運動員就業及教育計劃
Hong Kong China Rowing Association 中國香港賽艇協會
Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association 香港精英運動員協會
Hong Kong Fire Services Department 香港消防處
Hong Kong Football Association Limited 香港消防處
Hong Kong Jockey Club (Corporate Branding Department) 香港賽馬會 (公司品牌)
Hong Kong Playground Association 香港遊樂場協會
Hong Kong Rugby Union 香港欖球總會
Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability 香港智障人士體育協會
Hong Kong Squash 香港壁球總會
Hong Kong Table Tennis Association 香港乒乓總會
Hong Kong Triathlon Association 香港三項鐵人總會
InspiringHK Sports Foundation 凝動香港體育基金
Kai Tak Sports Park Limited 啟德體育園有限公司
Leisure and Cultural Services Department 康樂及文化事務署
Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港體適能總會
Po Leung Kuk Jockey Club Pak Tam Chung Holiday Camp 保良局賽馬會北潭涌度假營
SF&OC Sports Legacy Company Limited 港協暨奧委會奧夢成真有限公司
South China Athletic Association 南華體育會
Sportsoho Media Limited 運動版圖
St. James’ Settlement Fitness Centre 聖雅各福群會永嘉諾健體中心
The Hong Kong Award for Young People (Training Camp Unit) 香港青年獎勵計劃 (營地服務)
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Community Team Sports Office) 香港青年協會 (社會體育部)
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (Jockey Club Hung Hom Youth S.P.O.T.) 香港青年協會 (賽馬會紅磡青年空間)
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 香港復康會
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals - Superior Fit Wellness Centre 東華三院緻盈適健中心
Yello Marketing
Internship 2019-20

Internship Partners:

2019-20
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong香港中華基督教青年會
Fire Services Department 香港消防處
Hong Kong China Rowing Association 中國香港賽艇協會
Hong Kong Jockey Club 香港賽馬會
Hong Kong Playground Association 香港遊樂場協會
Hong Kong Rugby Union 香港欖球總會
Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability 香港智障人士體育協會
Hong Kong Sports Institute 香港體育學院
Hong Kong Squash 香港壁球總會
Hong Kong Table Tennis Association 香港乒乓總會
Leisure & Cultural Services Department 康樂及文化事務署
Outward Bound Hong Kong 香港外展訓練學校
Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港體適能總會
Po Leung Kuk (Pak Tam Chung Holiday Camp) 保良局北潭涌渡假營
South China Athletic Association 南華體育會
Sports Development Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, Taiwan 台灣高雄巿政府運動發展局
Sportsoho Media Limited 運動版圖
The Hong Kong Award for Young People 香港青年獎勵計劃
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups 香港青年協會
The Hong Kong Football Association Ltd 香港足球總會
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 香港復康會
XTEP (China) 特步(中國)
Yello Marketing
YMCA of Hong Kong 香港基督教青年會
Internship 2018-19

Internship Partners:

2018-19
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong香港中華基督教青年會
Fire Services Department 香港消防處
Hong Kong China Rowing Association 中國香港賽艇協會
Hong Kong Jockey Club 香港賽馬會
Hong Kong Playground Association 香港遊樂場協會
Hong Kong Rugby Union 香港欖球總會
Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability 香港智障人士體育協會
Hong Kong Sports Institute 香港體育學院
Hong Kong Squash 香港壁球總會
Hong Kong Table Tennis Association 香港乒乓總會
Leisure & Cultural Services Department 康樂及文化事務署
The Hong Kong Award for Young People 香港青年獎勵計劃
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups 香港青年協會
The Hong Kong Football Association Ltd 香港足球總會
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 香港復康會
Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港體適能總會
Po Leung Kuk (Pak Tam Chung Holiday Camp) 保良局北潭涌渡假營
Red Bull Hong Kong Limited
South China Athletic Association 南華體育會
Sportsoho Media Limited 運動版圖
XTEP (China) 特步 (中國)
Yello Marketing
YMCA of Hong Kong 香港基督教青年會
Internship 2017-18

Internship Partners:

2017-18
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong香港中華基督教青年會
Fire Services Department 香港消防處
Hong Kong China Rowing Association 中國香港賽艇協會
Hong Kong Jockey Club 香港賽馬會
Hong Kong Playground Association 香港遊樂場協會
Hong Kong Rugby Union 香港欖球總會
Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability 香港智障人士體育協會
Hong Kong Sports Institute 香港體育學院
Hong Kong Squash 香港壁球總會
Hong Kong Table Tennis Association 香港乒乓總會
Hong Yip Service Company Ltd. 康業服務有限公司
Leisure & Cultural Services Department 康樂及文化事務署
Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China 中國香港體適能總會
Po Leung Kuk (Recreational Services Department) 保良局(康樂服務)
South China Athletic Association (SCAA) 南華體育會
Sportsoho Media Ltd 運動版圖
The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club 清水灣鄉村俱樂部
The Hong Kong Award for Young People Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp 香港青年獎勵計劃
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups 香港青年協會
The Hong Kong Football Association Ltd 香港足球總會
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation 香港復康會
The Jockey Club Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course Ltd. 滘西洲賽馬會公眾高爾夫球場有限公司
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (Tai Tung Pui Day Activity Centre cum Hostel) 東華三院戴東培日間活動中心
Yello Marketing
YMCA of Hong Kong 香港基督教青年會

Department Undergraduate Academic Awards

SSPE Exemplary Award Scheme

Student Exchange Opportunities

CUHK-ZJU Summer Exchange Programme 2025
CUHK-BSU Summer Exchange Programme 2024
CUHK-ZJU Summer Exchange Programme 2024
CUHK-BSU Summer Exchange Programme 2023