Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sport and Recreation Leadership

The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sport and Recreation Leadership is a four-year full-time honours undergraduate programme offered by the College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University. This programme is designed for holders of Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) who wish to develop a career in the sport and recreation industry.

Programme Overview

The programme aims to train students to become professionals in the sport and recreation industry, providing them with knowledge of human physical development and a sense of responsibility for community service. The programme includes a range of courses that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, including individual differences in cognition, learning, and skill acquisition, internship, life-span development, scientific principles of human movement, and communication for sport and recreation leaders.

Curriculum

The programme requires students to complete 66 units, including:

• Major Required Courses (51 units)
  • SRLP3005 Individual Differences in Cognition, Learning and Skill Acquisition
  • SRLP3008-9 Internship I
  • SRLP3015 Individual Differences in Physical Attributes and Movement Patterns
  • SRLP3025 Life-span Development
  • SRLP3035 Scientific Principles of Human Movement
  • SRLP3045 Communication for Sport and Recreation Leaders
  • SRLP3055 Recreation Leadership
  • SRLP3065 Recreation Programming and Programme Evaluation
  • SRLP3075 Research Methods
  • SRLP4005 Internship II
  • SRLP4009 Honours Project II
  • SRLP4015 Design and Management of Sport and Recreation Facilities
  • SRLP4025 Financial and Human Resources Management in Sport and Recreation
  • SRLP4035 Sport and Recreation for Persons with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities
  • SRLP4045 Health Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
  • SRLP4055 Marketing in Sport and Recreation
• Major Elective Courses (12 units)
  • BMKT3185 Strategic Digital Marketing
  • SRLP3105 Nutrition and Health
  • SRLP3115 Prevention and Care of Sport Injuries
  • SRLP3125 Planning and Leading Rhythmic Activities
  • SRLP4155 Planning and Leading Water Activities
  • SRLP4165 Sports for Persons with Special Needs
  • SRLP4175 Sport and Exercise Psychology
• General Education Capstone Course (3 units)
  • GCAP3895 Social Inclusion in Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Education Programming

University Core and General Education

The programme also includes University Core (13 units) and General Education (15 units) courses, which provide students with essential and transferable knowledge and skills.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, a candidate should hold an Associate Degree (AD) or a Higher Diploma (HD) from any recognized institution. Candidates who possess equivalent qualifications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Campus and Facilities

The programme is offered at the Hong Kong Baptist University's Shek Mun (Shatin) Campus, which provides full university facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness room, dance room, auditorium, multimedia laboratories, library, and learning commons.

Tuition Fees

The annual tuition fee is HKD91,740 for local students and HKD101,970 for non-local students. Students are required to complete 66 units in two years, with the tuition fee paid in two equal installments.

Financial Assistance

Full-time local students may apply for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO) under the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA), HKSAR Government.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the programme can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Social welfare institutions
• Community centers
• Public organizations
• Sports associations
• Fitness consulting
• Disciplined services
• Education

Alumni Sharing

Many alumni of the programme have shared their positive experiences and the impact of the programme on their careers and personal growth. They have found the programme to be valuable in providing them with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to succeed in the sport and recreation industry.