(See also General Regulations, pp. 1 to 16)
1 These regulations are applicable to part-time BEd curricula.

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Bachelor of Education in Language Education (BEd[LangEd])

Bachelor of Education in Primary Education (BEd[PrimaryEd])

Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences (BSc[Sp&HearSc])

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (MA[Applied Linguistics])

Master of Education (MEd)

Master of Science in Audiology (MSc[Audiology])

Certificate in In-Service Education for Teachers (CertINSET)

Postgraduate
Certificate in
Education (PCEd)

Ed 46 To be eligible for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Education candidates

Ed 47 The curriculum for the degree of Bachelor of Education shall extend over not less than four academic years of part-time study and shall include such written and/or practical assignments or examinations as may be prescribed in the syllabus for each course.

Ed 48 To complete the curriculum, candidates

Ed 49 Candidates shall be required to pass all written and/or practical assignments or examinations in each year before progressing to the next year of study.

Ed 50 Candidates who are unable because of illness to be present for any written examinations, may be permitted to present themselves for re-examination, prior to the beginning of the following academic year. Any application for such permission shall be made within two weeks of the first day of absence from any written examination.

Ed 51 Candidates who have failed to satisfy the examiners in any written and/or practical assignments, dissertation, or any other prescribed examinations may be recommended for discontinuation of studies under the provisions of General Regulation G 12.

Ed 52 Candidates who have failed to satisfy the examiners and who are not required to discontinue may be

Ed 53 Candidates who are required to present themselves again for examination in any written and/or practical assignments, or any other prescribed examinations in the final year of the curriculum or in the dissertation shall not be eligible for an award higher than grade D in the re-examined paper(s) for the purpose of honours classification, but the actual grade(s) shall be recorded in the transcript.

Ed 54 The names of successful candidates shall be published alphabetically, in five divisions: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours Division One; Second Class Honours Division Two; Third Class Honours; Pass.

SYLLABUSES FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ¹

The following fields of study will be offered:

• Children with Learning Difficulties
• Primary/Secondary Education
• Physical Education and Sports Science

Candidates are required to complete 12 common core modules and 20 other specialist and/or elective modules in the fields of study they select. In each year candidates are required to complete 8 modules.

1 These syllabuses are applicable to part-time BEd curricula.

COMMON CORE MODULES

First Year

70701. Psychology of learning

An introduction to theory, concepts and research in the field of institutional learning is provided in this module which examines abilities, motivation, and different approaches to learning, relationships between teachers and their pupils and the outcomes that result from them.

70702. Language and learning

The relationship between language and learning is introduced in this module whose specific topics include parent-child interaction, teacher-student interaction and their effects on learning.

70703. The Hong Kong education system

This module describes the structure and operation of the system at all levels. It explains the processes of policy-making and resource allocation, and analyses the achievements and shortcomings of the last few decades. It includes reviews of the work of such bodies as the Education Commission, the Board of Education, and the UGC. To highlight certain features, the Hong Kong system is compared and constrasted with systems elsewhere.

70704. Children with learning difficulties

This module discusses concepts of special educational needs, impairment, disability and handicap. It examines the idea of a continuum of need, the social nature of handicap and psychological and sociological perspectives on handicap. Against that background, relevant provision in Hong Kong is considered and a review of teaching and assessment methods and the involvement of parents in pupils' education is undertaken.

70705. Childhood and adolescence

This module reviews major theories, concepts and research on the development and behaviour of children and adolescents. Its topics include physical, cognitive, personality, and language development as well as social relationships.

Second Year

70707. Curriculum concepts and issues

This module examines the key elements or components of school curricula and the critical questions which need to be asked about those components. The influence of social, political and economic factors on the design and implementation of the curriculum are also analysed.

70708. Understanding educational enquiry

This module aims to develop skills in reading research reports, appraising methods of collecting and evaluating information, understanding data tables and data pictures, recognizing the bases of valid measurement, appreciating the logic of empirical enquiry, and distinguishing correlational, causal and other models and how they characterize different types of empirical enquiry.

70709. Social perspectives in education

The purpose of this module is to enable students to understand better the demands placed upon teachers in a changing society. The roles of the teacher in the classroom, in the school and in society are examined. The module explores how social factors enter into the process of schooling in Hong Kong. The following issues are covered:

• the classroom as a social system
• the organization and environment of schooling
• schools within a changing society

70710. Concepts and values in education

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to conceptual understanding of the nature and process of education as well as its values in society. Topics concerning the nature of education include definitions of education, and aims of education. Topics concerning the values of education in society include the justification of education, educational values, and human nature and potential. Topics concerning the process of education include education and personal relationships, teaching and learning, freedom and authority, and punishment and discipline. Students are asked to discuss these issues in the context of Hong Kong education.

Third Year

70711. Guidance and counselling

This module provides an introduction to guidance and counselling. It examines the rationale underlying the provision of guidance and counselling services in schools. It is also offered as an introduction to the knowledge and skills that are basic to counselling and guidance.

70712. Assessment and evaluation

This module analyses the purposes and forms of educational assessment and its influence on teaching and learning.

70713. Nature of teaching and learning

The topics to be covered in this module are student-teacher interaction, classroom climate, novice-expert teaching, instructional processes and styles, and areas of experimental enquiry in teaching.

Children with Learning Difficulties

First Year

Candidates are required to complete 5 common core modules and 3 specialist modules.

Specialist Modules

70801. Infancy and early childhood (1 module)

This module is intended to provide students with the opportunity of becoming familiar with some major theories, concepts and issues in the field of early child development, with secondary and primary source materials related to child development, and with some methods of observing and recording behaviour in very young children.

70802. Learning differences and difficulties (1 module)

This module consists of a critical examination of concepts of prevalence, causation, categorization and classification systems. Learning difference and difficulty in relation to definition, identification and educational provision for pupils whether learning disabled or gifted are also included.

70803. Comparative approaches to special education (1 module)

This module introduces students to theoretical approaches, concepts and research in relation to systems effects; interrelationships between the education system and school and classroom organization; comparative approaches to special education provision; mainstreaming; integration and segregation.

Second and Third Years

In the second year, candidates are required to complete 4 common core modules, and 4 modules drawn from the lists of specialist and elective modules below.

In the third year, candidates are required to complete 3 common core modules, and 5 modules drawn from the lists of specialist and elective modules below.

Specialist Modules

70804. Assessment and intervention methods and techniques I (1 module)

This module identifies appropriate approaches and methods of teaching for children with learning difficulties; observation and diagnostic teaching; assessment approaches; the development of materials; modification of teaching strategies; adapting and using resources; evaluating outcomes.

70805. Assessment and intervention methods and techniques II (1 module)

This module is a continuation of Assessment and intervention methods and techniques I . It identifies appropriate approaches and methods of teaching for children with learning difficulties; observation and diagnostic teaching; assessment approaches; the development of materials; modification of teaching strategies; adapting and using resources; evaluating outcomes.

70806. A multidisciplinary approach to conceptualizing 'CWLD' (1 module)

The concept of 'learning difficulty' can be considered from functional, social, cultural, and psychological points of view. This module attempts to integrate various conceptions of learning difficulties, and their place in an individual and a cultural perspective, using the concepts of psychology, philosophy, and sociology.

Fourth Year

Candidates are required to complete a dissertation (2 modules), 4 specialist modules and 2 elective modules.

Specialist Modules

70807/70808. Research in special education (2 modules)

These modules consist of seminars and workshops which provide a critical review of research on children with learning difficulties with a particular focus on intervention; relationship between research, development and practice, as well as a discussion of the role of teacher as researcher; reading and interpreting research in special education.

70809. Education systems and curriculum policy (1 module)

This module covers theoretical approaches, concepts and research in relation to systems effects on the school and the curriculum. A consideration of the impact (including roles and constraints) of society and the education system upon curriculum policy and implementation is also included.

70810. Support systems (1 module)

This module discusses concept of learning support, advisory and support services; development and evaluation of whole-school policies for children with learning difficulties; guidance and counselling, home-school links and the role of parents and the community; SEN-INSET; consultancy; and managing change.

Elective Modules

The following modules are elective modules for Second, Third and Fourth Years. Not all elective modules will be offered necessarily in any one year.

81011/81960. Curriculum areas (1 or 2 modules)

Candidates may take up to 2 modules from a range of courses to be offered.

70907/70908. Language and communication disorders (2 modules)

These modules deal with models and concepts of language disorder; inter-relationships among language, cognitive and social development in language disordered pupils; description and profiling of communication and language competencies; developing appropriate communication strategies in homes and classrooms; adaptations to teaching methods across the curriculum; criteria for determining the appropriateness of compensatory and augmentative communication; computer assisted communication and language learning.

70914/70915. Early childhood special education (2 modules)

These modules deal with early identification and provision; cognition, language, social and emotional competencies, and physical co-ordination in early childhood education; comprehensive assessment; collaborating with parents and with other professionals; family counselling; the roles of associations formed by families with children having special educational needs.

70916/70917. Hearing impairment (2 modules)

These two modules focus on the etiology, diagnosis, measurement and management of hearing loss; application of the audiogram to learning; speech/language acquisition and teaching practice; effects of different types of hearing loss; facilitation and compensation; use and maintenance of residual hearing; hearing aids and assistive devices; classroom issues: acoustics, discourse across subjects, the curriculum in relation to language and learning, ongoing evaluation; review of provision and services; psychosocial and vocational issues.

70918/70919. Visual impairment (2 modules)

These two modules focus on the etiology, diagnosis, measurement, management and types of visual impairment; research and practice in relation to cognitive and linguistic development and teaching; facilitation and compensation: the use of other sensory modalities, assistive devices and aids to vision; curriculum issues, integration and segregation, mobility, classroom management; the role of the special school; psychosocial and vocational issues.

70920/70921. Physical and neurological impairment (2 modules)

These modules provide an introduction to the medical and neurological background of physical disorders; multidisciplinary approaches to the management and education of the physically handicapped; learning and emotional difficulties pupils with physical disabilities may experience; methods of managing learning and classroom difficulties; technology for the physically and neurologically impaired; conductive education.

70909/70910. Emotional, personality and behaviour difficulties (2 modules)

These modules introduce the concepts, classification, etiology and description of emotional, personality and behavioural problems; medical, educational, psychological, and social strategies for classroom management; referral: decisions and criteria; a review of services available in Hong Kong.

70901/70902. Moderate/severe mental handicap (2 modules)

These modules focus on the etiology, identification, assessment of, and provision for, children with moderate and severe learning difficulties; curriculum issues, individual programme planning, integration, curriculum design, implementation and evaluation; behavioural and other problems associated with developmental delay; multiple and profound handicap.

70903. Giftedness (1 module)

This module covers the identification and assessment of pupils who are gifted and/or talented; a discussion of forms of provision, acceleration and enrichment, developing whole school policies; role of parents.

70911. New technologies in special education (1 module)

This module deals with microcomputers and information technology in the field of special education; computer assisted learning, use of micros. in evaluation and corrective feedback, developing programmes, keyboard modifications; technology and environmental control.

70904. Transition from school (1 module)

This module deals with appraising and developing vocational skills; developing school leavers' programmes; extending life skills for adulthood, locating and using government and employer resources, focusing advocacy of the employment related abilities of young adults; sexuality and special education; preparation for changes in family support as parents age; leisure skills.

70912. Life skills (1 module)

This module covers education for personal growth, including development of self-concept and interpersonal relationships, sexuality and health related matters such as substance-abuse; development of role as a young adult, in employment, beginning a family and as an integrated member of the community.

70913. Independent study (1 module)

One module of independent study in an approved topic which may be taken in years 2, 3 or 4 is provided.

70905/70906. Management of special schools (2 modules)

These modules cover models of management: traditional and alternative management strategies; curriculum development and evaluation, power and conflict; staff appraisal and staff development.

Primary/Secondary Education

First Year

Candidates are required to complete 5 common core modules and 3 specialist modules.

Specialist Modules

Candidates are required to complete the module Models of teaching and 2 other specialist modules from one of the following areas: Mathematics, Chinese, English or Social Sciences, or Library Studies (Areas of study may change from year to year):

81013. Models of teaching (1 module)

This module offers students a broad view of the various models of teaching appropriate to Hong Kong to enhance effective lesson planning in order to achieve the goals of education. Topics include the identification of teaching tasks; teaching and learning objectives; the attainment of concepts and ideas; advance organizers; inductive and deductive models; enquiry and data-based learning; problem -solving; and mastery learning.

Mathematics

81501. Foundation (1 module)

The module provides a broad review of some of the elementary mathematical topics selected from the following: mathematical ways of thinking, number sequences, functions and their graphs, large numbers and logarithms, symmetry and regular figures, curves, methods of counting, the mathematics of chance, introductory statistics and first notions of topology.

81510. Concepts in primary mathematics (1 module)

This module examines the basic concepts of the primary mathematics curriculum, particularly in terms of their inter-relationships. The concepts examined will include: number systems, operations, measurement, 2-D and 3-D geometry, and pictorial representation.

Chinese

81701. Foundation (1 module)

This module enables students to develop and enhance their ability to read modern Chinese by studying its essential features and the development of the modern Chinese language since the May Fourth period.

This module focuses on phonology, lexicology, grammar, rhetoric, the writing system and logic of Chinese.

81702. Classical Chinese language (1 module)

This module enables students to enhance their ability to read classical Chinese by studying its general characteristics and development.

This module covers the following topics: phonology, lexicology, grammar, rhetoric, the writing system and varieties of classical Chinese language.

English

81801. Foundation (1 module)

This module provides an introduction to the nature of language, the structure of language and the use of language.

81802. Phonetics/phonology and the teaching of pronunciation (1 module)

This module focuses on the analysis and description of the articulatory and auditory aspects of the English speech sounds, and sound system. It deals with both segmental and suprasegmental features. The relevance of these analyses and descriptions to the teaching of pronunciation is examined.

Social Sciences

81601. Foundation (1 module)

This module examines the theoretical rationale and approaches in the social sciences. Reference to recent development and debates in the disciplines will be made to foster a basic understanding of the nature of the social sciences.

81602. Hong Kong studies I (1 module)

This module provides students with an introduction to the major disciplines in the social sciences, using content material related directly to Hong Kong. It offers a series of methodological case-studies to manifest the approaches characteristically taken by historians, geographers, economists, sociologists, and political scientists.

Library Studies

81901. Foundation (1 module)

This module introduces the nature and concept of information and sources of information.

81902. Organization of knowledge in libraries (1 module)

This module introduces the student to the principles underlying the structure and organization of knowledge in libraries.

Second Year

Candidates are required to complete 4 common core modules, 3 specialist modules ( Methods and techniques of teaching and 2 other specialist modules) and 1 elective module.

Specialist Modules

81551/81651/81751/81851/81951. Methods and techniques of teaching (1 module)

This module offers students a broad range of teaching techniques to complement the practice of different models of teaching in the classroom. Topics include teaching mixed ability groups; questioning techniques; simulation and games; role play; discussion; debate; non classroom-based activities e.g. fieldwork and library work; and methods of assessment.

Mathematics

81509. Development of mathematical ideas I (1 module)

This module investigates the historical development in various cultures of major school mathematical concepts. The focus is on ancient and medieval mathematics.

81511. Concepts in secondary mathematics (1 module)

This module examines the basic concepts of the secondary mathematics curriculum, particularly in terms of their inter-relationships. Concepts in the following areas will be examined: mensuration, algebra, geometry and co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, probability and statistics.

Chinese

81703. Developing reading and writing skills (1 module)

The module is designed to enhance the reading and writing skills of the students and to help them master the strategies of reading and writing through workshops. It also introduces the principles underlying effective communication in Chinese.

81704. Modern Chinese literature (1917?949) (1 module)

This module provides a study of the historical and social context of the May Fourth Literary Movement and the literary trends of the period.

This module focuses on selected works of representative authors of this period.

English

81803. Lexis and semantics (1 module)

This module deals with the meaning of words and the semantic relations between words: denotation; connotation; collocation; sense relations.

81804. First and second language learning (1 module)

The module focuses upon the processes and stages of L1 acquisition, major issues and theories in L2 acquisition and the cognitive processing of language.

Social Sciences

81603. Hong Kong studies II (1 module)

The second module builds upon understandings gained through the first. It centres on a major student project which involves either fieldwork or the processing of primary source material.

81604. Issues in social sciences I (1 module)

This module is intended to allow students to study key concepts in the social sciences, such as marginality, spatial understanding, causation, authority, sovereignty by analysis of chosen issues within a structured framework.

Library Studies

81903. Library classification and cataloguing (1 module)

This module introduces the major systems used in classification and cataloguing of library resources.

81904. Library management (1 module)

This module introduces the basic principles and practice of library management.

Third Year

Candidates are required to complete 3 common core modules, 4 specialist modules ( Major methods I, Educational technology and 2 other specialist modules) and 1 elective module.

Specialist Modules

81552/81652/81752/81852/81952. Major methods I (1 module)

The module aims to help students to acquire and develop specialized expertise in an area of study in primary and/or secondary schools. The focus is on how best to promote and manage learning in schools, and how to analyse and develop effective classroom and/or non-classroom practices.

81011. Educational technology (1 module)

This module introduces various kinds of audio-visual resources, computer applications in teaching and learning, and production technology to provide hands-on experience in the planning, preparation and production of resources.

Mathematics

81507. Linear algebra (1 module)

This module deals with the following topics: matrix algebra; vector spaces; linear transformations; eigenvalues, eigenvectors.

81512. Transformational geometry (1 module)

This module deals with the following topics: transformations and coordinates, translations, dilations or enlargements, rotations, reflections; matrices and geometric transformation.

Chinese

81705. Contemporary Chinese literature since 1949 (1 module)

This module presents the background knowledge of the historical and social context of the period.

This module provides a detailed study of two or more of the following genres in contemporary Chinese literature since 1949: poetry, drama, essay, novel and short story.

81706. Classical Chinese literature I (1 module)

This module provides a study of Chinese literature in the pre-Qing period. It focuses on the study of the selected works of representative authors.

English

81805. Morphology and syntax (1 module)

The module provides an introduction to the morphology and syntax of English.

81806. Pedagogical grammar (1 module)

The module focuses upon the relationship between descriptions of English grammar and the teaching of English grammar.

Social Sciences

81610. Economic issues (1 module)

This module will focus on economic concepts and theories to show how they provide a basis for understanding current issues.

81611. Case studies in history (1 module)

This module examines selected case studies from the three fields of World History, Chinese History, and Local History in order to focus on significant themes to exemplify key skills.

Library Studies

81905. Using libraries effectively (1 module)

This module focuses on library usage for self-development, problem-solving, for information, interest, etc.

81906. Locating information (1 module)

This module examines the nature and type of print and non-print resources (including audio-visual, multimedia, and computer databases) and their role in storing and supplying information.

Fourth Year

Candidates are required to complete a dissertation (2 modules), the module Personal and social education I, 4 specialist modules ( Major methods II and 3 other specialist modules) and 1 elective module.

81012. Personal and social education I (1 module)

This module introduces students to the concept of personal and social education. It examines a range of methods of teaching attitudes to study and behaviours appropriate to a worthwhile life-style. Topics include facts, beliefs and attitudes; study skills; time management; personal relationships; physical and mental change; habitual behaviour; and societal pressure. The module is mainly concerned with the life -skills of younger school children.

Specialist Modules

81553/81653/81753/81853/81953. Major methods II (1 module)

This module provides further opportunities for students to analyse and develop effective classroom and/or non-classroom practices.

Mathematics

81513. Probability and statistics (1 module)

This module offers students an introduction to probability theory and the following topics in statistics: random variables, distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.

81503. Introduction to analysis (1 module)

This module provides an introduction to analysis. Topics covered include: concept of a limit; convergence of sequences and series; continuity and real numbers; concepts of derivative and integral; Taylor's theorem, power series.

81514. Development of mathematical ideas II (1 module)

This module investigates the contributions made by mathematicians in the development of modern mathematical topics.

Chinese

81707. Classical Chinese literature II (1 module)

This module deals with the study of Chinese literature from the Han to Qing Dynasty. Selected works of representative authors will be covered.

81708. Psycholinguistic aspects of Chinese language (1 module)

This module includes topics such as recognizing Chinese characters and words; vocabulary development of Chinese primary pupils; sentence comprehension in Chinese; understanding text in Chinese; the composing processes of primary pupils and secondary students in Hong Kong, and the influence of Cantonese on standard written Chinese.

81709. Chinese culture and language (1 module)

This module focuses on the study of the relationship between Chinese language and culture. This module covers the following topics: characteristics of Chinese society; Chinese etiquette and customs; Chinese history; Chinese calendar; cultural terminologies and Chinese cultural spirit.

English

81807/81808. Introduction to spoken and written discourse I and II (2 modules)

The two modules provide an introduction to the creation and organization of written and spoken discourse. Students are introduced to the analytical tools used to investigate the ways in which writers and speakers create discourse. The relevance of these analyses for language teaching is examined.

81809. Language and society (1 module)

The module provides an introduction to the range of functions performed in society by language and the various factors which govern the ways in which we speak and write. It also focuses on the relationships between language use in the school and in society.

Social Sciences

81612. The Hong Kong environment (1 module)

This module examines some of the contemporary problems which face the Hong Kong environment such as air and water pollution and waste disposal. It will also evaluate some of the solutions that are proposed.

81613. Political and civic studies (1 module)

This module encompasses subject matter knowledge from the areas of civic, political, economic and public affairs and considers its application to Hong Kong.

81614. Sociology of Hong Kong (1 module)

This module aims to introduce the key concepts in sociology and to identify the ways these concepts apply locally.

Library Studies

81907. Evaluation and selection of specific information resources (1 module)

This module examines information resources in terms of such factors as factual accuracy, authenticity, and their suitability for acquisition purposes.

81908. Library projects (1 module)

This module introduces students to the organization and implementation of library projects involving cross-curricula co-operation.

81909. Literature for children and young adults (1 module)

This module provides an introduction to children's literature, including western children's and oriental children's literature.

Elective Modules

The following modules are samples of elective modules for Second, Third and Fourth Years. Not all elective modules will be offered necessarily in any one year. Foundation modules in some subject areas may also be offered as electives.

90801. Personal and social education II (1 module)

This module focuses on the complexities of changing situations and on ways in which teachers may prepare themselves to support pupils at these crucial periods. Topics include the beginnings of transition; school and after, options and opportunities; friendships and formalities; teaching for inter -personal relationships; and family and community responsibilities. This module is mainly concerned with the life-skills of older adolescents.

90802. Extra-curricular activities (1 module)

This module is concerned with the design, planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of school extra-curricular activities as they support the formal school curriculum. The purpose is to promote the personal growth of students through active participation in such activities mainly outside the normal school timetable.

90803. The teacher as manager (1 module)

This course is chiefly concerned with ordinary teachers rather than vice-principals or principals. It includes management of school-community relationships, extra-curricular activities, and the work of form teachers, panel heads.

90804. The history of education in Hong Kong (1 module)

The module covers the whole spectrum of the history of education in Hong Kong, from the pre-colonial era to modern times, illustrating its evolution, continuities and discontinuities.

90805. Teaching thinking (1 module)

This module examines the validity of the assertion that information retrieval skills, selectivity, analysis and synthesis are techniques which can be taught to quite young children. It looks at methods which teachers might choose to use to develop the skills of children to deal with the burden of information which they are offered from both formal and informal sources. It also considers techniques which have been developed to teach children to use their potential more effectively for mental activity beyond the acquisition of knowledge.

90806. Schools and the family (1 module)

This module analyses the links between school and family, examining for example socio-economic status and school performance, the difficulties experienced by pupils whose families are unsupportive, and the nature and roles of parent-teacher associations.

90807. The law and the teacher (1 module)

Topics covered by this module include the Education Ordinance, Education Regulations and Codes of Aid. The module examines the nature of provisions affecting a teacher's daily work and the structure of the school system. The module also looks at the legal powers of principals, supervisors, school committees and other authorities. It includes discussion of private as well as government and aided schools.

90808. Health and exercise in society (1 module)

This module is an introduction to the value and practice of good health and exercise and current trends in both educational and non-educational settings. Topics include changing patterns of disease, stress and fatigue, nutrition, drugs, tobacco and alcohol, environmental factors, and the medical, physiological, psychological and social benefits of physical activity.

Physical Education and Sports Science

First Year

Candidates are required to complete 5 common core modules and 3 specialist modules.

Specialist Modules

90001/90002. Anatomy and physiology (2 modules)

These modules focus on description and analysis of the gross anatomy and physiology of the human body. Emphasis will be placed on the skeletal, muscular and circulatory systems.

90019. Motor learning and control (1 module)

This module covers the concept, classification, control and acquisition of skilled motor behaviour. Topics include information processing, motor memory, control theory, feedback, transfer, and practice effects and conditions.

Second Year

Candidates are required to complete 4 common core modules and 4 specialist modules.

Specialist Modules

90005. Physiology of exercise I (1 module)

This module focuses on the acute and chronic effects of exercise upon the physiological functions of the human body. Areas covered include energy sources, transfer and expenditure; the cardiorespiratory system and exercise; skeletal muscle and exercise.

90004. Prevention and care of sports injury (1 module)

This module covers the theory and practice of injury prevention, first aid techniques and cardio -pulmonary resuscitation as related to exercise and sport.

90020. Factors in learning and performing motor skills (1 module)

A study of individual and psycho-social factors affecting skill acquisition and performance. Topics include abilities, age and gender, personality, modelling and observational learning, competitiveness, attitudes, and leadership.

90007. Sport theory and practice I (1 module)

This module consists of the study of theoretical and practical elements of a selected sport. Selection will be available from racket, individual, and team activities.

Third Year

Candidates are required to complete 3 common core modules and 5 specialist modules.

Specialist Modules

90008. Physiology of exercise II (1 module)

This module is a continuation of the acute and chronic effects of exercise upon the physiological functions of the human body. Areas covered include evaluation of physical performance, principles and methods of exercise and training, health, physical fitness and body composition.

90010. Sports psychology I (1 module)

This module enables the students to develop an awareness of the role of social and psychological phenomena in sport and exercise behaviour. Topics include an introduction to social psychology, neurophysiology of arousal and activation, theories of motivation, attribution theory, audience effects, stress and anxiety, and burnout/dropout.

90016. Administration of physical education and sport (1 module)

This module deals with concepts and practice of recreation and sports management and administration. Specialist topics include facility and event management; marketing, sponsorship, and financial management, personnel and support services. Examples are also drawn from a number of agencies concerned with sports administration.

90014. Research methods and introduction to computer skills (1 module)

This module focuses on the nature and types of research, literature reviews, defining and delimiting, method formulation, data collection, processing, analysis and reporting. Computers and statistics, wordprocessing, data bases and statistical packages will also be covered.

90012. Sports theory and practice II (1 module)

This module consists of the study of theoretical and practical elements of a selected sport. Selections will be available from racket, individual, and team activities.

Fourth Year

Candidates are required to complete a dissertation (2 modules), and 6 specialist modules.

Specialist Modules

90009. Physiology of exercise III (1 module)

This module is a continuation of the acute and chronic effects of exercise upon the physiological functions of the human body. Areas covered include evaluation of physical performance, principles and methods of exercise and training, health, physical fitness and body composition.

90013. Physiology of exercise IV (1 module)

This module analyses the factors affecting the physiological aspects of sports and exercise performance. These factors include environmental influences, nutrition, gender, aging and ergogenic aids.

90015. Sports psychology II (1 module)

This module provides an overview of the social and psychological aspects of athletic performance and coaching. It includes athlete-related topics such as concentration, attention, cognition and imagery; coach-based issues such as intervention strategies, team dynamics, goal setting and mental techniques; and more general sport psychological topics including motivation for sport participation and withdrawal, and children and youth in sport.

This module deals with the concept and practice of curriculum design and development. Specialist topics include the evolution of the curriculum, current curriculum theory and practice in Hong Kong, comparative study, implications of the new national curriculum in the UK, and curriculum evaluation.

90011. Social perspectives of physical activity (1 module)

This module deals with definitions of and relationships between physical education, play, recreation, sport, and culture and the socio-historical emergence of recreation and sport. Topics include factors affecting participation, the sociography of sport, gender, ethnicity, ideological and economic aspects, social mobility, sport and education and contemporary issues.

90018. Sport theory and practice III (1 module)

This module consists of the study of theoretical and practical elements of a selected sport. Selections will be available from racket, individual, and team activities.

Examination

Each module will be assessed. Assessment may consist of written assignment; progress test; tutorial and seminar; oral presentation; project; dissertation; terminal examination; laboratory notebook; practical examination; or a combination of these methods.