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SportS Medicine and HealtH Science

Master of Science & Postgraduate Diploma in

The Chinese University of Hong KongFaculty of MedicineDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

On the Equivalent List I for Recruitment of Consultant Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal)On the List of Quotable Qualifications of the Medical Council of Hong KongOn the List of Quotable Qualifications of the Physiotherapists Board

運動醫學及健康科學理學碩士及深造文憑

1 Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine 2

THE PROGRAMMESMaster of Science (MSc) & Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Sports Medicine and Health Science

運動醫學及健康科學理學碩士及深造文憑

We are the first and only taught programme in sports medicine in Hong Kong since 2004 and have fostered more than 400 sports medicine professionals in a decade. We aim not only to provide advanced academic training to health care and sports professionals, but also promote sports injury prevention in the community.

Echoing our Faculty motto “Transforming our passion into perfection”, our key role is to cultivate students’ ability to become excellent specialists in sports medicine. The programme emphasizes practical skills and hands-on experience. We offer unique opportunities to expose students to genuine medical practice through practicum and workshops. Students are expected to develop outstanding clinical, academic and research skills through specialized electives. Furthermore, the programme is under annual review by world-class faculty for quality assurance and continual improvement in today’s ever-changing world to keep abreast of the latest advances in sports medicine and health science.

Programme Objective 教學目標

• To equip students with professional knowledge and skills in specialized areas of sports medicine and health science to improve their competence and competitiveness.

• To give students a comprehensive understanding of sports and soft tissue injuries, including their causes, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.

• To introduce students the latest diagnostic and assessment tools as well as therapeutic options in the sports injuries management.

• To provide students with the skills in evaluating health behaviors and risk factors, in motivating athletes/individuals to modify negative health habits and to maintain healthy lifestyle.

• To create an environment for networking and experience sharing among the professionals from different health disciplines, which enhances interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration.

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Teaching Faculty ..........................................................

Programme Overview .................................................

Programme Structure ..................................................

Course Descriptions .....................................................

Accreditations ..............................................................

Elite Athlete Scholarship ..............................................

Student Profile ..............................................................

Feature Highlights ........................................................

Admission Details ..........................................................

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Alumni Association ......................................................

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TEACHiNG FACulTyPrOgraMMe DireCtOrS 課程總監

Prof. Kai-Ming CHaN OBe JPMBBS (HKU), FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg), MCh Orthopaedic (Lpool), FRCS (Edin) (Orthopaedic), FACS, FHKAM (Orthopaedic Surgery), FHKCOS, FCSHK• Chair Professor

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK• Cluster Coordinator

Departments of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, New Territories East Cluster, Hospital Authority• Director

Hong Kong Centre of Sports Medicine and Sports Science, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK• Director

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Centre, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK• Past President

International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)

Prof. Christer G ROLFMD, PhD (Umea)• Professor of Sports Medicine

Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden• Visiting Professor

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK• Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery

Huddinge University Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden• Past Chairman

Science and Education Committee, European Federation of Sports Medicine Association (EFSMA)• Past President

Swedish Society of Sports Medicine

Prof. Patrick SH YUNgMBChB (CUHK), FCSHK, FRCS (Edin), FHKCOS, FRCSEd (Orth), FHKAM (Orthopaedic Surgery)

• Honorary Clinical Associate ProfessorDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK

• ConsultantDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong

• Deputy DirectorThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Sports Medicine and Health Sciences Centre, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK

• Honorary Sports Medicine ConsultantHong Kong Sports Institute

• Past PresidentHong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science

Dr. raymond Ct Li

• Adjunct Associate ProfessorDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK

• Former Sports Physiotherapy CoordinatorHong Kong Sports Institute

• MemberPerformance Enhancement Support Advisory Committee, Hong Kong Paralympic Committee and Sports Association for the Physically Disabled

Dr. raymond CH SO

• DirectorElite Training Science and Technology, Hong Kong Sports Institute

• Corresponding memberEducation Commission, International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)

• Honorary TreasurerHong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science (HKASMSS)

PhD (PolyU)

PhD (Australia); MPhil (CUHK), GradDipPhy (UK)

DePUtY PrOgraMMe DireCtOrS 課程執行總監


• ProfessorDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan

• ProfessorSchool of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan

• Past PresidentTaiwan Arthroscopy and Knee Society

• Vice PresidentTaiwan Shoulder and Elbow Society

Prof Ying-Fang AO • Director

Institute of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China

Dr Shi-Yi CHEN• Professor and Chairman

Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Surgery,Fudan University Sports Medicine Center, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai, China

• PresidentAsia-Pacific Knee Arthroscopy Sports Medicine Society (APKASS)

Prof Cheng-Kung CHENG• Past President

Chinese Speaking Orthopaedic Society

• Distinguished ProfessorInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan

• DirectorOrthopaedic Device Research Center, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan

Prof Lars ENGEBRETSEN• Professor and Director of Research

Orthopaedic Center, Ulleval University Hospital and University of Oslo Medical School

• Professor and Co-chair Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center

• Head of Science and Research International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Prof Walter R FRONTERA • Professor and Chair (Inaugural)

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University, USA

• Past PresidentInternational Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)

Prof Masahiro KUROSAKA • Professor & Chairman

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan

• Past PresidentInternational Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)

Prof. Guo-Ping LI

• PresidentAsian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM)

Dr Lyle J MICHELI • Clinical Professor

Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, USA

Prof Philippe NEYRET• Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

The University of Lyon, France

• PresidentInternational Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)

Prof Mitsuo OCHI• President

Hiroshima University, Japan

• PresidentJapanese Orthopaedic Society of Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine (JOSKAS)

Prof Anthony PARKER• Research Leader

Queensland University of Technology’s Institute for Health and Biomedical Innovation, Australia

Dr David PARKER• Orthopaedic Surgeon

Founding DirectorSydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Australia

• Clinical Senior LecturerUniversity of Sydney, Australia

• Vice PresidentAsia-Pacific Knee Arthroscopy Sports Medicine Society (APKASS)

Prof Martin SCHWELLNUS • Head

Sports, Exercise, Medicine and Lifestyle Research Institute at the University of Pretoria, South Africa

Dr Robert SMIGIELSKI • Head

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Traumatology and Sports Medicine, Carolina Medical Center, Poland

• PresidentCentral Eastern Europe Society of Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy (CEESSTA)

Prof C. Niek van DIJK• Professor in Orthopaedics

Head of Orthopaedic Department Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Prof. Chih-Hwa CHeN MD, MBA

Mr. Hardaway CK CHAN The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Hiu-Ming CHANHong Kong Football Association

Dr. Derwin KC CHAN The University of Hong Kong

Prof. Henry LY CHANThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Wai-Lam CHANKwong Wah Hopsital

Ms. Yue-Yan CHANHong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Joseph Jeremy HT CHANG Private Practice

Dr. Chi-Wai CHAU Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Dr. Roy TH CHEUNG The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Mr. Raymond TK CHEUNG North District Hospital

Prof. Bik-Chu CHOW Physical Fitness Association of China, Hong Kong

Dr. Kai-Ming CHOW Prince of Wales Hospital

Dr. Susan CHUNG Private Practice

Dr. Wai-Man CHUNG Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled

Dr. Bruma SC FU The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Chris GALLACHER Hong Kong Sports Institute

Mr. Jamie HITCHMOUGH Hong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Hiu-Fai HO Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Dr. Hok-Ming HO Private Practice

Dr. Kevin KW HO The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Man-Kam HO North District Hospital

Prof. David SC HUI The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Willis WH KWOK Yan Chai Hospital

Ms. Karen HH KWONGPrivate Practice

Mr. Martin MH LAM Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled

Dr. Bryan SF LAU Private Practice

Dr. Kam-Leung LAW North District Hospital

Prof. Albert LEE The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Justin WY LEE The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Thomas WH LEUNG The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Carina CF LI Private Practice

Prof. Gang LI The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Philip KT LI Prince of Wales Hospital

Dr. Chun-Kwong LO Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital

Ms. Cynthia KK LOHong Kong Sports Institute

Prof. Lobo HT LOUIE Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science

Dr. Gary YK MAK Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science

Mr. David Ronald MEECHAN Hong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Kam-Ming MOK The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Alex WH NG Prince of Wales Hospital

Mr. Robert YM NGHong Kong Sports Institute

Mr. Vincent WS NG Private Practice

Mr. Gorman CW NGAIPrivate Practice

Dr. Peter CW PANG Private Practice

Prof. Ling QIN The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Valerio RAMOS Jr Hong Kong Sports Institute

Ms. Jenny SERRANO Hong Kong Sports Institute

Ms. Kristo HC SHUM Private Practice

Dr. Axel YC SIU North District Hospital

Prof. Peter CY TONG Private Practice

Dr. Hon-Kuan TONG Queen Mary Hospital

Mr. Gareth WEBBER Hong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Hoi-Tung WONG Kwong Wah Hospital

Mr. Tabris KH WONG Private Practice

Dr. John PS WONG Hong Kong Paralympic Committee & Sports Association for the Physically Disabled

Dr. Tai-Wai WONG Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Dr. Tsz-Cheung WONGPrince of Wales Hospital

Dr. Clara WY WONGPrince of Wales Hospital

Dr. Kenneth WC WU Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Dr. Zheng-Zheng XUHong Kong Sports Insitute

Mr. Quentin KC YAU The Chinese University of Hong Kong

eXterNaL eXaMiNer 校外課程評審員

iNterNatiONaL aDViSOrS 國際課程顧問

LeCtUrerS 課程講師


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target Students 課程學生The programmes target at healthcare and fitness professionals, including medical doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, allied health professionals, sports scientists and coaches.

teaching Format 教學模式Lecture, practical workshop, clinical attachment, on-field training, group discussion, case study, seminar and tutorial.

Assessment 評分方法Individual or group assignment, presentation, attendance and examination.

graduation requirement 畢業資格• Complete the necessary course requirements with a cGPA of 2.0 or above; and• Attend not less than 75% for each module

Class venue 上課地點Classes are usually held in Prince of Wales Hospital, occasionally in CUHK campus.

tuition Fee (2016 intake) 學費資料• MSc programme (Full-time): HK$151,800 (in 2 installments)• MSc programme (Part-time): HK$151,800 (in 2 installments per year)• Postgraduate Diploma: HK$75,900 (in 2 installments)

Class Schedule 課程時間• Weekday evenings, and/or Saturday afternoons. • Evening classes normally start at 6:30 pm; Saturday afternoon classes normally start at 2 pm. • Students are required to attend sports medicine & health sciences related conferences on occasional weekends

throughout their study period.

PROGRAMMEOvERviEw

2016 - 2017(term 1, Sep - Jan)

MSc Full-time programme: Classes are held from Monday to Thursday (6:30 - 9:30 pm) and Saturday (2 - 5 pm).

MSc Part-time programme & PgDip: Classes are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays (6:30 - 9:30 pm) and Saturdays (2 - 5 pm).

2016 - 2017(term 2, Jan - Jun)

MSc Full-time programme: Classes are held from Monday to Thursday (6:30 - 9:30 pm) and Saturday (2 - 5 pm).

MSc Part-time programme & PgDip: Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays (6:30 - 9:30 pm).

2017 - 2018 Second Year

MSc Part-time programme: Taking an elective study throughout the year.Timetables of elective vary from course to course. Classes are held on Monday & Wednesday evenings.

* This schedule may be subject to change.


PROGRAMME STRuCTuRE

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Curriculum 課程大綱

MSc Programme 碩士課程

• Students are required to complete 30 credits in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time).

Postgraduate Diploma 深造文憑

• Students are required to complete 15 credits in one year (part-time).• Upon the satisfactory completion of the diploma, students have the option to enrol in MSc programme.

Credits earned are transferrable and equivalent to those earned in the MSc programme. The credits are only eligible for transfer up to 3 years after graduation from the diploma.

Study Scheme 修讀模式

MSc Full-time MSc Part-time PgDipFirst Year

term 1ORTY 5015ORTY 5016

Elective (Part I)#

ORTY 5015ORTY 5016

ORTY 5015ORTY 5016

First Yearterm 2

ORTY 5020ORTY 5021 ORTY 5022 ORTY 5027

ORTY 5035*Elective (Part II)#

ORTY 5020ORTY 5021ORTY 5022 ORTY 5027

ORTY 5020ORTY 5021 ORTY 5027

Second Yearterm 1

Elective (Part I)# If students proceed to MSc

programme, they will be required to take ORTY 5022, ORTY 5035* and an elective in the second year of study.

Second Yearterm 2

Elective (Part II)#

ORTY 5035*

Course Credit MSc PgDip

ORTY 5015 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 骨科運動醫學 5

ORTY 5016 Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation 預防受傷及運動復康 3

ORTY 5020 Applied Sports Science for Performance Enhancement 運動科學應用 : 運動表現提升

3

ORTY 5021 Medical Problems Encountered During Exercise & Sports Participation 運動常見的醫學問題

2

ORTY 5022 Sports Medicine in Elite Athletes 精英運動員與運動醫學 3

ORTY 5027 Emergency Sports Medicine 緊急支援及運動醫學急救 2

ORTY 5035 Sports Medicine Seminars & Clinical Trainings 運動醫學研討會及臨床培訓 2

Elective (Any one of the following):• ORTY 5041 & 5042 Team Medical Personnel 隨隊醫療人員• ORTY 5051 & 5052 Strength and Conditioning Coach 體適能教練• ORTY 5061 & 5062 Research Project 專題研究 • ORTY 5071 & 5072 Systematic Review or Meta-Analysis 系統綜述或薈萃分析• ORTY 5081 & 5082 Clinical Sports Trainer 運動創傷防護員

10

* ORTY 5035 is conducted throughout the whole study period and grade is released at the final term;# Students studying MSc programme are required to take one elective only. The elective is conducted in both terms and is divided into Part (I) and Part (II).

OrtY 5015 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine骨科運動醫學This course is designed to give students a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of sports injuries – their causes, mechanisms, assessments and treatments with specific emphasis on recent advances in diagnosis and management skills.

OrtY 5016 Sports injury Prevention and rehabilitation 預防受傷及運動復康This course aims to develop a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to prevention, treatment and management of sports injuries. Clinical knowledge, practical skills for evidence-based practice in sports medicine are provided. Through a combination of formal classroom and clinical experience, injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation management are introduced in this course.

OrtY 5020 applied Sports Science for Performance Enhancement 運動科學應用 : 運動表現提升This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of physiological, psychological and biomechanical theories and practical techniques applied to enhance sports performance. Exercise physiology, sports nutrition, sports psychology and some popular issues such as sports participation in extreme environments are covered.

OrtY 5021 Medical Problems encountered During exercise & Sports Participation 運動常見的醫學問題 This course aims to demonstrate significant depth of knowledge of the medical aspects of sports medicine. It focuses on the identification and treatment of medical conditions of cardiovascular system, respiratory system, endocrine system, urinary and neurological system associated with physically active individuals and athletes.

OrtY 5022 Sports Medicine in elite athletes 精英運動員與運動醫學 This course aims to give students a comprehensive understanding on the application of sports medicine in elite athletes. It focuses on rehabilitation and injury prevention that allow athletes to recover fully from previous injuries and that develop strategies to prevent injuries from re-occurring in the future.

OrtY 5027 emergency Sports Medicine 緊急支援及運動醫學急救This course aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the assessment, treatment and management of emergent sports injuries. Emergent sports medicine management skills, emergency procedures, and advanced assessment skills, care and management of the specific injuries including head, spine, thoracic, and musculo-skeletal injuries are covered.

OrtY 5035 Sports Medicine Seminars & Clinical trainings 運動醫學研討會及臨床培訓This course aims to widen the exposure of students and enable them to apply knowledge and skills they have learnt. It offers opportunities for students to attend various academic symposia throughout their study period and to have clinical attachment in the sports injury clinic.

Sports injuries and their prevention and treatment are the cornerstone of the programmes. The courses cover a wide range of related medical topics and provide an interdisciplinary perspective in relevant areas of orthopaedic sports medicine, biomechanics, physiology and psychology.

PROGRAMME CuRRiCuluM

COre COUrSeS 必修學科

eLeCtiVe COUrSeS 選修學科

Students studying MSc programme are required to take one of the following elective courses. Final assignment of elective course is subject to decision of faculty members. .

team Medical Personnel 隨隊醫療人員 this course is designed for the doctors, physiotherapists and medical professionals. it aims to provide students with comprehensive team physician trainings. Students are able to learn and practise through lectures, workshops and on-field trainings in mega sports events, local and overseas sports competitions.

Clinical Sports trainer 運動創傷防護員

this course focuses on injury prevention, evaluation and acute care of sports injuries. Students will take up the role in bridging coaches, players and health care professionals in sports teams and will assist coaches in training. Students are able to learn through lectures, workshops and on-field trainings in various sports events.

research Project 專題研究 &Systematic review or Meta-analysis 系統綜述或薈萃分析

these course provides practical trainings for students in conducting a scientific research or systematic review. Students have to conduct an independent project which is related to the field of sports medicine and health science under the supervision of faculty members.

Strength and Conditioning Coach 體適能教練

this course is co-organized by CUHK and Hong Kong Sports institute. Students are able to to practise the most advanced and scientific training for elite athletes for the best strength and conditioning. Students are able to make use of the knowledge gained to design a training plan and coach an athlete at the end of semester.



ACCREDiTATiONS

MSc (2015 - 2017) PgDip (2015 - 2016)

The Medical Council of Hong Kong On the List of Quotable Qualifications of the Medical Council of Hong Kong

The Physiotherapists Board On the List of Quotable Qualifications of the Physiotherapists Board

Hospital Authority On the Equivalent List I for Recruitment of Consultant Physiotherapist

(Musculoskeletal)

N/A

Hong Kong College of Community Medicine 10 points 10 points

The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians 100 points (Cat. 5.4) 50 CME / 10 CPD (Cat. 5.4)

The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong 18 points (passive) 18 points (passive)

The Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine 12 points 12 points

Hong Kong College of Paediatricians 10 points (Cat. E) 10 points (Cat. E)

The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons 15 points (Cat. A) or 8 point (Cat. R)

15 points (Cat. A) or 8 point (Cat. R)

MCHK CME Programme - CUHK (for practicing doctors)

320 CME points 179 CME points

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association 392 points 179 points

The Nethersole School of Nursing, CUHK 268 CNE points 168.5 CNE points

Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China 28 CECs 28 CECs

Hong Kong Coaching Committee 270 CCE hours 198 CCE hours

Hong Kong Society of Certified Prosthetist-Orthotists 20 CPD credits 10 CPD credits

The programmes have been accredited by several medical professional bodies. This accreditation gives students an independent and professional judgment on the quality of our advanced academic trainings.

The table below shows the accreditation in the current academic year:

The award aims to recognize the contributions made by Hong Kong elite athletes towards our society and to provide financial support for elite athletes who have achieved academic success. Potential awardees are students who have distinguished sports performance in overseas and/or local competitions, achieved outstanding academic results and have great contribution to the sports development of Hong Kong.

The programmes are internationally recognized. Our students are from different regions with multicultural backgrounds.

educational background (Undergraduate Degree)2015 - 2016

Job Functions 2015 - 2016

EliTE ATHlETE SCHOlARSHiP

STuDENT PROFilE

2013 Scholarship Awardees

Miss Keenu K giLL Hong Kong Cricket team

Mr. Yang HUaNgKitchee SC, Hong Kong First Division

League

Miss Winnie HW WONgLife saving, Hong Kong National

team

2014 Scholarship Awardees

Miss Kitty KY aU Hong Kong Women’s

Basebal National team

Miiss Wing-Yun BUDHong Kong National

Korfball team

Miss Ching-to CHeNgHong Kong rugby Union

2015 Scholarship Awardee

Ms. Christianne anna HOHong Kong

Bodybuilding and Fitness,Hong Kong National team

Miss Sinney WY CHeUKHong Kong Women’s Basebal

National team

Miss Cindy SM HOHong Kong amateur

Swimming association National team

Miss Hok-Lam LaUFormer Hong Kong

National Swimming team Representative

London, United Kingdom 英國倫敦

Aberdeen, United Kingdom 英國阿伯丁

Nakuru, Kenya 肯尼亞納庫魯

Tehran, Iran 伊朗德克蘭

Moscow, Russia 俄羅莫斯科

Palmerston North, New Zealand新西蘭北帕默斯頓

Heilongjiang 黑龍江

Shanghai 上海

Guangdong 廣東

Chengdu 成都Beijing 北京

Tianjing 天津

Changsha 長沙

Inner Mongolia 內蒙古

Wuhan 武漢

Gansu 甘肅

Florida, United States 美國佛羅里達

Vancouver, Canada 加拿大溫哥華

Nairobi, Kenya 肯尼亞內羅畢

Macau 澳門

Accountancy, 1%

Biochemistry, 1%

Biomedical Engineering, 9%

Business, 3%Dental Surgery, 1%

Fashion Design, 1%

Kinesiology, 1%

Law, 1%

Medicine, 6%

Nursing, 7%

Occupational Therapy, 3%

Physical Education, 15%

Physiotherapy, 28%

Podiatry, 3%

Public Health, 1%Rehab, 1%

Religious Studies, 1%

Sports Management, 1%Sports Recreation, 4%

Sports Science, 4%

Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1%

Administrative and executive staff, 7%

Barrister, 1%

Chinese Medicine Practitioner, 1%

Dentist, 1%

Disciplinary force, 3%

Fitness Trainer, 3%

Fresh graduate, 13%

Medical Doctor, 3%

Medical Intern, 1%

Nutritionist, 1%

Occupational Therapist, 3%Physiotherapist, 28%

Podiatrist, 3%

Prosthetist-orthotist, 9%

Registered Nurse, 7%

Rehabilitation Therapist, 1%

Research Assistant, 1%

Teacher, 9%


FEATuRE HiGHliGHTS

an intergration oftheory and PracticeWe emphasize hands-on experience and practical skills. Our students receive hands-on trainings through practical workshops, field trainings, demonstrations, clinical attachments, and case studies etc.

We offer the unique opportunity to gain practical work experience abroad. Students have the opportunities to learn the latest development of the sports medicine industry.

international exposure -gaining practical experience and widen horizon

Valuable Practical experienceStudents are able to gain experience through placement in local mega-sports events, e.g. Standard Chartered Marathon, international baseball competitions, rugby leagues and football tournaments, etc.

General Administration of Sport of China Sports Medical Science Institute, China

Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan

Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Students can get to know the advanced knowledge and skills in specialized areas: Team Medical Personnel, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Clinical Sports Trainer, Research Project and Sytematic Review or Meta-analysis.

Specialized electives - Strengthening students’ professional knowledge and skills

Scientific Research and Review

Clinical Sports Trainer

Team Medical Personnel

Strength and Conditioning Coach


ADMiSSiON DETAilS2016 Sep Intake

admission requirements 入學資格

Potential candidates should have:• Graduated from a recognized university; and • Obtained a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in medicine, physiotherapy, nursing, exercise science, other allied

health or sport-related disciplines.

Additional Information:• Past academic record, work experience and reference letters will be considered in the admission decision.• Candidates who do not obtain a degree in related disciplines but with relevant work experience in health or sport

related areas are still considered.• Candidates who graduated from non-English speaking countries (e.g. China, Japan) are required to satisfy the

English Language proficiency requirement of Graduate School. They are required to provide the the TOEFL or IELTS score report for assessment of English Language Proficiency.

application Procedures 申請方法

Application can be done at the Graduation School online application system. The selection process will start upon receipt of all required documents and application fee.

• application Deadline: 30 april 2016

Step Action

1. Online application • Submit application through the online application system at the Graduate School website (www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss) on or before 30 April 2016.

Notes: • There is an application fee, HK$300, which is non-refundable.• Applicants should read the Notes for Online Application by the Graduate School at the

Graduate School website before application submission.

2. Sending supporting documents to programme office

• Supporting document guidelines are at the programme website: http://smhs.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/admission.html Documents include:

• Official transcript of University degree; • University certificate of graduation; • Certificates of professional qualifications;• Identity documents;• Two confidential recommendations; and• A written statement explaining the purpose of application and motivation• Applicants who graduated from non-English speaking countries (e.g. China, Japan) are

required to provide one TOEFL or IELTS score report for assessment of English Language Proficiency.

Notes:• Non-local applicants should submit all required documents by 30 april 2016• Local applicants should submit all required documents by 10 May 2016

3. Application Result Applicants can check the application result at the system (from March to July 2016): http://www2.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/appresult_tpg2.php Successful applicants will receive an Admission Package from the Graduate School which contains information about registration procedure and payment of student fees etc.

“The part in the programme that I appreciate most is the practical sessions in which we can acquire the skills which are really applicable in my job. Although the main focus of this programme is Sports Medicine and Health Science, knowledge in medicine, surgery and cardiology are also covered. The comprehensive knowledge taught has equipped me well for my current job.”

Mr. Raymond TK CheungPhysiotherapist

“The programme provides me with the latest knowledge and technique on sports medicine and health science. Besides lectures, the clinical practical sessions conducted by the experienced doctors and professors also offer me a valuable opportunity to diagnose and treat sport injuries.”

Miss Yang LiuCurrent PhD Student

“We are able to observe the clinical practice in doctors’ clinics which is very impressive and useful for us to put theory into practice in the future.”

Miss Dan WangChinese Medicine Practitioner

Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Room 74029, 5/F, Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building,Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., Hong KongTel: (852) 2632 2732 Fax: (852) 2646 3020 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/smhs

Graduate Sharing 畢業生分享

Contact Us 聯絡我們

SMHSAA was established in 2009 through the tremendous efforts of our former students. SMHSAA effectively maintains the connections and strengthens the bond in the sports medicine family. The association aims to serve the community by promoting sports injury prevention and rehabilitation through participation in various community services.

Public lectures invited by Leisure and Cultural Services Department, tertiary institutes and secondary schools

“This master programme has broadened my scope of the recent advances and fundamentals in Sports Medicine, through ample opportunities in attending international sports conferences, particularly the SMART Convention. It was an excellent platform and unique experience to study and learn from physiotherapists, occupational therapists and people from other professions. This course has also provided me with the flexibility and enormous support in conducting clinical research in Sports Medicine.”

Dr. Alexander PH ChanOrthopaedics Doctor

“I really enjoy the wide coverage of subjects which meet my expectation, with excellent lecturers who are always ready to answer questions from students. There is a lot of work, but very fun and rewarding at the same time.”

Mr. King-Yuen ChanEngineer

Sports Medicine and Health Science alumni association (SMHSaa)運動醫學及健康科學舊生會