Hong Kong’s universities released information about the popular programmes selected by students for Band A (top three JUPAS choices) this year on 9 December 2021. Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching were the third and the fourth popular programmes respectively at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK).
 
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching [BSc(SPSC)] is a new UGC-funded bachelor’s degree programme at the EdUHK. The programme aims to prepare competent sports science and coaching professionals. It equips students with essential knowledge and technology in sports science, coaching and performance with practical experience. The programme will also address the urgent community and market needs of improving personal performance and health by providing guidance and advice through active participation in physical activity, exercise, or sports.
 
BSc(SPSC) will transform students into professional coaches through the following iconic features:

1. 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 good foundation for the future careers;
2. 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
3. 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.

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 programmers, 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.