Sports Science and Coaching (Honours)

Overview

The Sports Science and Coaching (Honours) programme at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) transforms students into professional coaches through the following iconic features:

• The internship training opportunities in overseas, renowned Greater Bay Area and Hong Kong sports organizations will provide a great chance for students to have a dialogue with sports leaders, build connections, enrich knowledge and skills, and lay a foundation for the future careers;

• Innovative integration of the subject knowledge of sports science, coaching, technology, and life education provides comprehensive training, leading to a wide range of career paths; and

• Teaching cutting-edge knowledge by a professional team with leading roles in the sports and life education fields allows students to keep ahead of peers and seize opportunities, striving for success and excellence in the academic field(s) and workplace.

Career Prospects

Students are prepared for a wide range of careers in the sports industries, including the commercial sector (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation advisor, exercise rehabilitation advisor, injury prevention consultant, occupational health & safety consultant, personal trainer, sports coach, sports event planner, sports marketing consultant, sports media specialist, business coach, etc.) and public sector (e.g. exercise physiologist, outdoor campsite development officer, physical and exercise activity programmer, life coach, etc.). Graduates may choose to pursue a teaching career by completing an additional year of professional teacher training or undertake further studies locally (e.g. Master of Social Sciences in Sports Coaching and Management offered by the EdUHK) or overseas.