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Hospitality

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code HT114105

Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching

Programme Edges

Professional Recognition

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

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.

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Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Chai Wan)

Professional Recognition

Students may apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association.

Remarks

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
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.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 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

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.
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. Recognition of Urdu Language subject in 2026 HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) will be announced later. For details, please click here. One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
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.
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).
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.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.
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):

BSSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching
BSSc (Hons) in Sports and Recreation Management

They may also apply for admission to the top-up Degree programme in Hong Kong offered by the following university in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE):

University of Lancashire, UK: BA (Hon) in Sport and Physical Education^#

^# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE for the registered course no.

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 21^st Century Workplace

Remarks

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

The tuition fees for the AY2025/26 is listed below for reference. The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
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.
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.
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.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

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.