Bachelor of Education in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Health
Program Overview
Introduction to the Bachelor of Education in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Health
The Bachelor of Education in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Health is a comprehensive program designed to train physical education teachers, coaches, sports management, and health promotion personnel for local academic institutions and government and private organizations. Upon completion of the program, graduates are awarded a BEd degree, recognized as equivalent to a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, enabling them to enter the teaching profession immediately after graduation.
Program Description
This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent physical educators and coaches. It focuses on the application of exercise science principles to teaching and administration, covering sports skills, theories, and professional knowledge, including exercise physiology, exercise psychology, sports pedagogy, and sports management. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in physical education, exercise science, and health, with an emphasis on the promotion of health improvement through sport and physical education.
Career Development and Prospects
Graduates of the program can pursue various career paths, including:
- Physical education teachers in primary and secondary schools
- Physical education instructors at tertiary institutions
- Administrators in government-subvented and national sports associations
- Physical training officers, inspectors, or officers in disciplinary forces
- Executives in fitness and leisure industries
- Supervisors or officers in private and commercial sectors
- Further study on higher degrees in sports science and physical education
Program Requirements
The program requires students to complete a minimum of 147 units, including:
- Major Requirements: 104 units
- Faculty Package: 9 units
- Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Health: 83 units
- Educational Studies: 12 units
- University Requirements: 21 units
- Language Requirement Courses: 13 units
- University and College General Education Courses: 19 units
- Understanding China: 1 unit
- Hong Kong in the Wider Constitutional Order: 1 unit
- Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking: 3 units
- Physical Education (exempted): 2 units
- Elective Courses from any discipline: 6 units
Study Scheme
The study scheme for the program is divided into four years, with students required to complete a minimum of 104 units of major courses. The major program requirement includes:
- Faculty Package: 9 units
- Required Courses: 83 units
- Core Courses in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Health: 44 units
- Core Courses in Professional Skills: 13 units
- Courses in Educational Studies: 10 units
- Teaching Practice: 8 units
- Internship: 2 units
- Research Experience: 6 units
- Elective Courses: 12 units
- Theoretical Courses in P.E., Exercise Science, and Health: 9 units
- Courses in Professional Skills: 1 unit
- Courses in Educational Studies: 2 units
Course List
The program offers a wide range of courses, including:
- SPED 2010: Team Sports
- SPED 2011: Teaching Basketball: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2021: Teaching Volleyball: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2031: Teaching Soccer: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2041: Teaching Handball: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2051: Teaching Badminton: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2061: Teaching Table Tennis: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2110: Individual Sports
- SPED 2111: Teaching Swimming I: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2112: Teaching Swimming II: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2122: Fitness Training for Health and Sports Performance
- SPED 2131: Teaching Track and Field Events I: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2134: Teaching Track and Field Events II: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2141: Fundamental Movement and Dances
- SPED 2211: Teaching Gymnastics: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2520: Functional Human Anatomy and Sports Injuries
- SPED 2540: Introduction to Exercise Physiology
- SPED 2600: Basic Statistics, Test and Measurement for Physical Education
- SPED 2610: Introduction to Exercise Biomechanics
- SPED 2710: Sociology of Physical Education and Sports
- SPED 2720: Foundation of Physical Education and Sports
- SPED 2810: Psychomotor Learning
- SPED 3220: Alternative Sports
- SPED 3250: Teaching Dance: Theory and Practice
- SPED 3400: Teaching Practice in Primary School
- SPED 3410: Curriculum Planning for Physical Education
- SPED 3430: Administration and Management in Physical Education and Sports
- SPED 3440: Pedagogy of Secondary Physical Education
- SPED 3450: Pedagogy of Primary Physical Education
- SPED 3550: Physiology of Human Performance
- SPED 3630: Introduction to Research Methods
- SPED 3700: Sports and Health Technology
- SPED 3731: Selected Topics in Sports Sociology
- SPED 3820: Introduction to Exercise and Sports Psychology
- SPED 3910: Adapted Physical Education and Sports
- SPED 3920: Human Growth and Health Education
- SPED 4201: Internship in Sports Industry
- SPED 4400: Teaching Practice in Secondary School
- SPED 4560: Physical Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription
- SPED 4570: Education and Promotion of Exercise and Health
- SPED 4640: Human Kinematics and Kinetics
- SPED 4830: Psychological Aspects of Sports and Exercise
- SPED 4900: Research Project
- CHPR 3002: Health Education and Health Behaviours
- CHPR 4012: Mental Health as a Public Health Issue
- PHPC 1001: Foundations in Public Health
- PHPC 2007: Nutrition and Health
- PHPC 2009: Environment and Work
- PHPC 2016: Theories and Concepts of Health Behaviours
- EDUC 2120: Principles and Implementation of Curriculum and Instructional Design
- EDUC 2210: Education and Society in Hong Kong
- EDUC 2220: Educational Thought
- EDUC 2240: Understanding Schooling and Education Policy in Hong Kong
- EDUC 2312: Child and Adolescent Development
- EDUC 3140: Curricular Strategies for Tackling Individual Differences
- EDUC 3150: Global Dialogues on Education for Sustainable Development in the Curriculum
- EDUC 3200: Developing Intercultural Competence: Experiential Learning
- EDUC 3201: Ethics and Professional Standards for Teacher
- EDUC 3260: Teacher Development and Leadership
- EDUC 3270: Engendering Education
- EDUC 3280: An Introduction to Moral and Citizenship Education
- EDUC 3290: Meaning Concerns, Death and Life Education
- EDUC 3311: Psychology Applied to Learning and Teaching
- EDUC 4110: Dynamic Curriculum Development for Innovative Learning Experiences
- EDUC 4130: Information and Technology in Education
- EDUC 4131: e-Learning in Schools
- EDUC 4320: Classroom Management and School Discipline
- EDUC 4330: School Guidance and Counselling
- EDUC 4340: Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 147 units, including:
- Major Courses: 104 units
- General Education: 21 units
- Language Requirement: 13 units
- IT Competence: 3 units
- Elective Courses: 6 units
Teaching Practice
The program includes teaching practice in primary and secondary schools, providing students with hands-on experience in teaching physical education.
Internship
The program offers internship opportunities in the sports industry, allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.
Galleries
The program has a gallery showcasing the achievements and activities of students and alumni.
Commonly Asked Questions
The program has a list of frequently asked questions, including admission requirements, program structure, and career prospects.
Student Exchange Opportunities
The program offers student exchange opportunities with partner universities, providing students with the chance to study abroad and gain international experience.
Application for CUHK Students
The program allows CUHK students to change their major to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Health, subject to certain conditions and requirements.
Application for Minor in PESH Programme
The program offers a minor in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Health, which is open to students from other departments. The minor program requires students to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses, including 15 units of theoretical courses and 3 units of professional skills courses.
Course List for Minor in PESH Programme
The minor program offers a range of courses, including:
- SPED 2010: Team Sports
- SPED 2011: Teaching Basketball: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2021: Teaching Volleyball: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2031: Teaching Soccer: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2041: Teaching Handball: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2051: Teaching Badminton: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2061: Teaching Table Tennis: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2110: Individual Sports
- SPED 2111: Teaching Swimming I: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2112: Teaching Swimming II: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2122: Fitness Training for Health and Sports Performance
- SPED 2131: Teaching Track and Field Events I: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2134: Teaching Track and Field Events II: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2141: Fundamental Movement and Dances
- SPED 2211: Teaching Gymnastics: Theory and Practice
- SPED 3220: Alternative Sports
- SPED 3250: Teaching Dances: Theory and Practice
- SPED 2520: Functional Human Anatomy and Sports Injuries
- SPED 2540: Introduction to Exercise Physiology
- SPED 2600: Basic Statistics, Test and Measurement for Physical Education
- SPED 2610: Introduction to Exercise Biomechanics
- SPED 2710: Sociology of Physical Education and Sports
- SPED 2720: Foundation of Physical Education and Sports
- SPED 2810: Psychomotor Learning
- SPED 3410: Curriculum Planning for Physical Education
- SPED 3430: Administration and Management in Physical Education and Sports
- SPED 3440: Pedagogy of Secondary Physical Education
- SPED 3450: Pedagogy of Primary Physical Education
- SPED 3550: Physiology of Human Performance
- SPED 3630: Introduction to Research Methods
- SPED 3700: Sports and Health Technology
- SPED 3731: Selected Topics in Sports Sociology
- SPED 3820: Introduction to Exercise and Sports Psychology
- SPED 3910: Adapted Physical Education and Sports
- SPED 3920: Human Growth and Health Education
- SPED 4560: Physical Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription
- SPED 4570: Education and Promotion of Exercise and Health
- SPED 4640: Human Kinematics and Kinetics
- SPED 4830: Psychological Aspects of Sports and Exercise
- SPED 4900: Research Project
- PHPC 1001: Foundations in Public Health
- PHPC 2007: Nutrition and Health
- PHPC 2009: Environment and Work
- PHPC 2016: Theories and Concepts of Health Behaviours
Application Period
The application period for the minor program is divided into two rounds:
- Round 1: 21 July 2025 to 29 August 2025
- Round 2: 3 November 2025 to 5 December 2025
Assessment Criteria
The assessment criteria for the minor program include:
- Academic results
- Enthusiasm and interest in PE
- Career development
- Strength
Enquires
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