Curriculum structure
The BSc(Exercise & Health) curriculum normally requires 4-years of study. In order to graduate you need to successfully complete not fewer than 240 credits comprising:
Science Core
Students are required to complete all the following courses in Years 1 and 2:
Courses |
Credits |
Year of Study |
Human Biology |
6 |
1 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy |
6 |
1 |
Evidence-based Practice and Public Health |
6 |
2 |
Behavioural Sciences I |
6 |
2 |
Subject Core
Students are required to complete 36 credits of the following courses in Years 1 and 2:
Courses |
Credits |
Year of Study |
Any six of the following: |
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Foundations of Exercise Science |
6 |
1 |
Physical Activity and Health |
6 |
1 |
Kinetic Anatomy and Biomechanics |
6 |
2 |
Fundamentals of Motor Control and Learning |
6 |
2 |
Exercise Physiology |
6 |
2 |
Measurement of Physical Activity |
6 |
2 |
Exercise Prescription and Training |
6 |
2 |
Advanced Level Specialism Courses
Students are required to complete 24 credits from the following Advanced Level Specialism Courses during Years 3 and 4. Each student’s chosen courses must make up a specialism in either: (A) Exercise and Health, or (B) Exercise Specialist.
Specialism (A): Exercise and Health (24 credits)
Courses |
Credits |
Year of Study |
Any four of the following: |
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Physical Activity and Disability |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Physical Activity and Diseases of Inactivity |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Public Health Promotion of Physical Activity |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Rehabilitation Science |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Specialism (B): Exercise Specialist (24 credits)
Courses |
Credits |
Year of Study |
Any four of the following: |
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Advanced Exercise Physiology |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Advanced Measurement of Physical Activity |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Advanced Exercise Prescription and Training |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Applied Anthropometry |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Sport and Exercise Nutrition |
6 |
3 or 4 |
Capstone Experience
Students are required to complete a 12-credit dissertation in Year 4
Courses |
Credits |
Year of Study |
Core University English |
6 |
1 |
English in the Discipline |
6 |
2 |
Chinese language enhancement course |
6 |
3 |
Course descriptions: http://sph.hku.hk/exercisehealth/en/curriculum/curriculum-structure/curriculum-overview
Contact for further queries or information
Email: exhealth@hku.hk
Phone: +852 3917 9890
Website: http://sph.hku.hk/
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