哲學碩士學位 – 體育教學及運動(PSS)

1.  Synthesize relevant information in order to develop the understanding relating to physical education, sports, fitness and wellbeing.
2.  Comprehend the current physical education knowledge and policy with critical thinking.
3.  Plan and undertake research in the field of physical education and sports studies.
4.  Develop the intellectual capacity necessary for doctoral progression in sports sciences.

申請人必須遵循大學的一般入學規則和要求,及其他入學條件包括:

  1. 獲得有競爭力的學士學位成績績點
  2. 在地區、國家或國家認可的體育教育部門獲得體育教育學士學位者優先
  3. 獲得優異運動成績、有研究經驗和具高級英語水平者優先考慮

哲學碩士學位 – 體育教學及運動(PSS)

從2019/2020學年後入學的學生

Course Code 科目名稱 Course Title Credit Flag
第一學年1st Academic Year
EDUC7501 高級運動心理學 Advanced Exercise Psychology 3 Compulsory
EDUC7502 體育課程及教學 Curriculum and Teaching of Physical Education 3 Compulsory
EDUC7503 高級運動生理學 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 Compulsory
EDUC7001 教育研究法 Research Methods in Education 3 Compulsory
七門選修課中選取一門1 out of 7 from the following electives
EDUC7551 比較體育及運動 Comparative Physical Education and Sport 3 Required Elective
EDUC7552 運動、娛樂及休閒活動 Sports, Recreation and Leisure Studies 3 Required Elective
EDUC7553 有效體育教學 Effective Teaching and Learning in Physical Education 3 Required Elective
EDUC7554 運動與營養 Exercise and Nutrition 3 Required Elective
EDUC7555 體育社會學 Sports Sociology 3 Required Elective
EDUC7556 身體活動與健康 Physical Activity and Health 3 Required Elective
EDUC7557 體育教學及運動專題 Special Topics in Physical Education and Sport Studies 3 Required Elective
三門共同選修課中選取一門1 out of 3 from the following common electives
EDUC7051 質性教育研究 Qualitative Research in Education 3 Required Elective
EDUC7052 量化教育研究 Quantitative Research in Education 3 Required Elective
EDUC7053 行動研究 Action Research 3 Required Elective
學分Credits 18
Course Code 科目名稱 Course Title Credit Flag
第二學年2nd Academic Year
EDUC7590 論文 Thesis 12 Compulsory
學分Credits 30

畢業要求: 完成課程所需的學分為30學分。獲得碩士學位還取決於撰寫及提交一篇專為該目的且屬科研性質的原創書面論文,以進行公開答辯且獲通過。

Graduation Requirement: Students must complete 30 credits including the passing of Thesis oral defence.

哲學碩士學位 – 體育教學及運動(PSS)

EDUC7501 ADVANCED EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
The promotion of leisure-time physical activity has emerged as an important initiative for public health due to its importance in enhancing the life quality of modern mankind. Exercise psychology concerns about the understanding of exercise behavior and related psychological function in physical activity. The course covers three essential perspective with the first part of focus on the basic concept of exercise psychology, scope, historical past and importance to human’s growth. The second part covers topics on exercise and its relationship to mental health and life quality development. The last part relates to research works in exercise psychology, theories in behavioral science and intervention strategies to increase exertion in leisure-time physical activity. Teachers in physical education, health educators and youth workers will find the course useful as it covers the theoretical aspects of exercise behavior, establishment of knowledge base for sport participation and related research works for sport enhancement and activity levels in physical activities.
Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7502 CURRICULUM AND TEACHING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This programme aims to provide participants with an opportunity to explore the socially constructed nature of schooling, curriculum, teaching and learning in the field of physical education and sport studies. Current issues on teachers’ work will be investigated. Recent research and theory that examines the roles of teachers in facilitating students’ learning will be reviewed and critiqued. The programme covers a series of core sessions in curriculum planning, assessment, school-based curriculum development, learning and effectiveness in teaching. Depending on the professional interests of participants, remaining sessions will be negotiated to ensure that current curriculum in physical education is examined. Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7503 ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Advanced Exercise Physiology provides the new theories, and the latest developments in Exercise Physiology. Topics featured in the lecture series include muscular and neurological control of movement, cardiorespiratory responses to exercise and adaptations to exercise training, methods and parameters of physiological assessment during exercise, and exercise in extreme environments. Through the study of this course, students will improve their abilities to engage in teaching and doing scientific research upon physical activity and athletic training. Pre-requisite: None
Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7551 COMPARATIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
This programme explores current programmes of physical education and sport development in various countries of the world and the reasons for their development, similarities and differences as well. Discussions will be concerned with the political, economic and philosophical ramifications affecting the development of physical education and sport programmes. Topics such as amateurism, apartheid, violence and Olympic movement will be included.
Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7552 SPORTS, RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES
The programme provides a thorough review of the impact of sport, recreation and leisure to community and its educational processes to an individual’s leisure lifestyle development. Different social and recreational theories will be examined. The aim is to enhance the growth of a health society through various physical and sport activities. The programme will also focuses on the role and impact of different group dynamic approaches and the awareness of these approaches to professional development in sports, recreation and leisure studies.
Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7553 EFFECTIVE LEARNING AND LEARNING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This programme examines ways in which current understanding of cognitive processes related in knowing and thinking are contributors to the process of learning. Consideration will be given to constructivist and generative approaches in learning and how schema theory facilitates the development of knowledge and problem-solving skill under the perspectives in physical education. Emphasis will also be placed on connections between such knowledge to the learning of physical activities in school. Issues of transfer of learning, creativity and facilitation of self-regulation in the learner will be examined. Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7554 EXERCISE AND NUTRITION
The course introduces the current knowledge of nutrition and discusses the interactions between nutrition and exercise. Subject contents relating to diet, energy intake, expenditure, weight control and nutrient supplements for leisure, entertainment or competitions are also addressed. After the course, students will be able to apply related knowledge to serve different people in sports.
Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7555 SPORTS SOCIOLOGY
Sociology and philosophy are the fundamental platform for study of physical education and sport. This programme aims at equipping students with a philosophical mind and serves as tool for the critical examination of the subject. This programme initiates participants into considering current and possible future practice in the teaching of physical education in schools and promotion of sport in society by three sub-disciplines: philosophy, sociology and history in physical education and sport. Apart from a global perspective, the social and historical contexts of mainland China, Macau and Hong Kong will also be investigated.
Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7556 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH
This course covers identifying the role of lifestyle behaviors to reach optimal health and well-being. Base on a holistic understanding of health, the principles and the latest research findings will be used to examine human behaviors and factors that affect involvement in regular physical activities.
Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7557 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT STUDIES
This course covers the current and new topics, new trends, and new research findings, in the area of physical education and sport studies. The actual topics may differ as this course is offered at different times, to reflect the new developments and directions of this field. In this graduate level course, students will engage in more recent research and practice in the area of physical education and sport studies.

Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7001 RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
This course aims at developing in students an understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data in educational research. Quantitative topics include application of statistical concepts / procedures, graphs, numerical summaries; normal distribution, correlation/regression analyses, probability, statistical inferences for one or two samples, hypothesis tests, chi-square tests, and factor analysis. Qualitative topics include data analyses in case studies, observations, and ethnography studies.
Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7051 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATION
This is the intermediate master’s level course on qualitative method. Students will learn two central issues in qualitative research: 1) design and implement a scientifically valid qualitative study; 2) Analyzing qualitative data. This course will expose students to different paradigms in qualitative research including but not limited to: ethnography, grounded theory, participatory action research, and case study. The purpose of this course is to provide working knowledge to students to conduct qualitative study using various qualitative methods, as well as helping students to understand their limitation.
Pre-requisite: Research Methods in Education

EDUC7052 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATION
This is the intermediate master’s level course on quantitative method. Students will have the opportunity to learn a variety of statistical methods. The primary methods to be introduced will include: multiple regression, factor analysis, principal component analysis, analysis of variance and covariance. Other advanced statistical technic such as multilevel models, structural equation models, and causal inference models will be introduced. The purpose of this course is to lay the foundation for quantitative analysis of education issues. Practical issues such as analyzing quantitate data with statistical tools will be covered to provide hands-on experience to students.
Pre-requisite: Research Method s in Education

EDUC7053 ACTION RESEARCH
This course aims to help learners understand the fundamental concepts and ideas of action research, and the method of constructing action research design. Main topics include the overview of action research, the portraits and methods of action research, and the analysis of examples of action research papers. By studying the evidence-based strategies and methods, learners could cultivate a positive attitude toward doing action research to enhance professional development.
Pre-requisite: None

EDUC7590 THESIS
This course provides an opportunity for students to do research work in relevant fields with the aim of strengthening their abilities of conducting empirical research under supervision. Academic norms should be abided by and creative scholarship and originally are required.

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