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Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code HT114105

Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Professional Recognition

Eligible to apply for different professional certifications recognised by National Sports Associations and Hong Kong Coaching Committee.

Programme Advantages

Professional Recognition

Eligible to apply for different professional certifications recognised by National Sports Associations and Hong Kong Coaching Committee.

Basic Information

The programme aims to equip students with technical and professional knowledge and skills in sports coaching. Through the blending of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students can pursue Sports Coaching or Training related careers in the sports sector after graduation.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies or employment after graduation.

Click here to view a video to learn more about the programme (in Cantonese)
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Chai Wan)
Study Places IVE (Chai Wan) - 170
Admission Score Average Result: 12 1
Score Range: 10 - 15 1

Professional Recognition

Students may apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association.
Remarks
  1. Admission score in 2024 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language of admitted students in 2024. For reference only. (Scoring scale: 5** = 7 points; 5* = 6 points; 5 = 5 points: 4 = 4 points; 3 = 3 points; 2 = 2 points; 1 = 1 point).
Notes
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  3. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Entrance Requirements

  • HKDSE
Chinese Language 2
English Language 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
  • VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
  • VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
  • Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
  • Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
  • Equivalent
Remarks
  1. Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
  2. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively; From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement (Subject to approval by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
  4. If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
  5. Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
  6. Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
  7. Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.
  8. Applicants are required to pass a basic physical assessment.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation
Graduates may pursue relevant top-up Degrees locally or overseas. They may articulate to the top-up Degree programme offered by the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
  • BSocSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching
  • BSocSc (Hons) in Sports and Recreation Management
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed in sports coaching, exercise instruction, physical education training, physical fitness training, and sports supervision in public and private organisations, such as schools, community centres, National Sports Associations, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Non-governmental Organisations, private sports and recreation clubs, sports and recreation programme and event planning companies, sports marketing consultancy firms and sports media companies.

Curriculum

  • Customer Service Fundamentals
  • Individual Sports I
  • Team Sports I
  • Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
  • Fitness Coaching & Management I (Year Long Module across Semesters 1 & 2)
  • Exercise Nutrition
  • Coaching Major I
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • Sports Injury Management
  • Individual Sports II
  • Outdoor Sports I
  • Fitness Coaching & Management I (Year Long Module across Semesters 1 & 2)
  • Coaching Major II
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Year Long Module across Semesters 2 & 3)
  • IT Essentials – Hospitality
  • Motor Learning Project
  • Team Sports II
  • Outdoor Sports II
  • Aerobic Dance and Kick Boxing
  • Yoga and Pilates
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Year Long Module across Semesters 2 & 3)
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Exercise Principles and Programming Project
  • Sports Biomechanics
  • Sports Psychology
  • Fitness Coaching & Management II (Year Long Module across Semesters 4 & 5)
  • Coaching Major III
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Enrichment Module A
  • eSports
  • Sports Business Management
  • Research Methods in Social Science
  • Fitness Coaching & Management II (Year Long Module across Semesters 4 & 5)
  • Coaching Major Project
  • Exercise for Selected Population
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
Remarks
  1. Industrial Attachment: All programmes in the Hospitality Discipline include compulsory industrial attachment. Relevant work may involve shift duties and may take place during evenings, weekends or public holidays.

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
  3. Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Skate Asia 2024

Skate Asia 2024

Choi Kai Wong, an IVE student of Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and a member of the Hong Kong Skate Team, participated in Skate Asia 2024 held in Taipei, known as the largest figure skating competition in Asia. With an outstanding performance, he was awarded the Silver medal.

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