• Training students to be all-round fitness training professionals

• Offering a minimum of 200-hour summer practicum in kindergartens, elderly centres, rehabilitation centres and fitness clubs

• Training with the well-equipped sports facilities, e.g. gym, athletic field, football field, basketball courts, swimming pool, etc. at Lingnan University campus

• Provides all-rounded training in fitness and health care

• Covers multi-dimensional knowledge and skills, such as basic health care and fitness, resistance training practice, sports injuries prevention, personal training prescription, weight management and nutrition

• Provides sport management related course to strengthen students’ management sense

Upon completion, students will be able to:​

• explain and apply the principles and concept in health, wellness, physical fitness, exercise science and sport management knowledge in fitness training; 

• demonstrate knowledge and skills to design and lead exercise with various devices and equipment for normal adults in fitness room settings;

• ​demonstrate knowledge and skills to prescribe and lead exercise for various target populations; 

• demonstrate proficiency in oral and written language competence in both English and Chinese for future studies or work; and

• apply problem-solving, IT and critical thinking skills for handling further studies or career pursuit.

General Education (24 Credits)

• Chinese Language for Communication I

• Chinese Language for Communication II

• General English

• English for Academic Purposes I

• Business Communication

• Introduction to Information Literacy

• Free Elective (Details​)

• Free Elective (Details​)

Programme Specific Courses (36 Credits)

• Basic Health, Fitness and Wellness Studies

• Resistance Training Instruction

• Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity and Fitness

• Children Fitness Training

• Fitness Training for Older Adults

• Essential Nutrition for Health and Sports

• Preventing and Managing Sports Injuries

• Exercise Prescription for People with Chronic Illness and Disabilities

• Stress and Physical Relaxation Skills

• Promoting Physically Active Lifestyle 

• Introduction to Sport and Leisure Management

• Strength Training and Conditioning

• Practicum

Apart from Chinese courses and courses which require students to have working knowledge of Chinese, all courses are normally taught in English.

The College has established an articulation agreement with the following overseas universities for our graduates to articulate to the following degree programmes:

• University of Essex (UK)

• KAMK-University of Applied Science (Finland)
   

Some recent graduates of this programme were admitted to the following Bachelor’s Degree programmes:

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Physical Education and Recreation Management, Hong Kong Baptist University

• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sport and Recreation Leadership, Hong Kong Baptist University

• Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports and Recreation Management, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health, The University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Health Education), The Chinese University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education), The Education University of Hong Kong

• Bachelor of Health Education (Honours), The Education University of Hong Kong

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• Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China (PFA) is a non-profit making national sports association which has been established since 1986. ​
• The Association is recognized by the Hong Kong S.A.R. Government and the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, and committed to professional development of physical fitness in Hong Kong.
• The Association will assign well qualifier instructor (includes registered physiotherapist, strength and conditioning specialist) to teach programme specific courses.
• The Association will assist to arrange practicum organization.

• Sport officer at club house 

• Fitness instructor at fitness training centres 

• Programme Officer / Assistant at health club 

• Programme Officer / Assistant outdoor camp sites 

• Sports events Officer / Assistant in primary and secondary schools 

• Sports Officer/ Assistant at sports brand enterprises 

• Assistant at sports associations/teams 

• Graduates are exempted from the “Physical Fitness Foundation Certificate” required for the Instructor Certification Programmes/Examinations organized by Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong (HKPFA)
• The students who passed the practical examination in the "Adult Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate Course (ACPR)" will be awarded "Adult Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate” from Hong Kong Red Cross or Hong Kong St. John Ambulance

• Applicants of Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management are required to provide evidence of their previous involvement / experience in sports and fitness activities, such as participation awards or certificates in sports / fitness competitions, recommendation letters, satisfactory grades in Physical Education or other relevant subjects, or other equivalent supporting documents.

• Students will be placed for a minimum of 200-hour summer practicum.

AXA League 2017

HSBC Scholars Day 2017

 

To bring the benefits of its scholarship programmes to more Hong Kong students, HSBC launched the HSBC Vocational Education Scholarship Scheme for students studying in full-time higher diploma and associate programmes.  The Scheme aims to provide support to students in vocational education to realize their goals and ambitions.
 
Mr. Aurang-zeb Mohammad Saqib Rangzeb, Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership student of LIFE, and Ms. Ngai Ka Yu, Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management student of LIFE, were awarded the HSBC Vocational Education Scholarship at the HSBC Scholars Day on 29 June 2017.  Apart from academic excellence and good performance in panel interviews, HSBC Scholars must demonstrate a commitment to serving the Hong Kong community.
 
Rangzeb has been playing boxing for 6 years.  He noticed that the role of a coach is very important in an athlete’s life thus he chose Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership programme of LIFE.  He said, “I got the chance to be an assistant coach in a gymnasium.  After completing my studies, I plan to be a boxing coach and help as many people as I can.”
 
Ka Yu wishes to be a PE teacher in the future and pass the sports and fitness knowledge which learnt from Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management programme to students.  She shared her experience, “I have learnt the knowledge and skills to prescribe and lead exercise for various target populations, and the operation of mechanical equipment from LIFE.  I am now confident to teach other people.  Internship opportunity also gives me a place to practice and show my learning outcomes. "
 
Rangzeb and Ka Yu encourage DSE students not to lose hope as there is always a chance waiting around the corner.
 
HSBC Scholarship Programmes for academic year 2017/18 will commence in the next semester. Interested sub-degree students can approach Student Affairs and Learning Experiences Division (SALED) for application details.

2017 Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championships cum 8th South China Bodybuilding Invitational Championships and HK-GZ Performance Exchange

Students of Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management and Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership participated in 2017 Hong Kong Bodybuilding Championships cum 8th South China Bodybuilding Invitational Championships and HK-GZ Performance Exchange on 11 June 2017 and they have made excellent results!

 

Name	Programme	Award
Kong Ka Chun	Year 1, Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership	Champion of Men’s Youth Sport Model
		Champion of Men’s Sport Model (174-177cm)
		1st Runner-up of South China Men’s Sport Model Group B
Chu Kai Leong	Year 1, Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management	2nd Runner-up of Men’s Youth Sport Model
		The 6th of Men’s Sport Model (174-177cm)
		The 6th of South China Men’s Sport Model Group C
Yeung Lok Him	Year 2, Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management	1st Runner-up of Men’s Youth Sport Model
		2nd Runner-up of Student Men’s Sport Model
		The 5th of Men’s Sport Model (174-177cm)
		The 4th of South China Men’s Sport Model Group B
Chui Ho Yin	Year 2, Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management	The 4th of Student Men’s Sport Model
		The 4th of Men’s Sport Model (174-177cm)

2017 YOT Chairman Cup Bodybuilding Open

Students of Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management and Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership participated in 2017 YOT Chairman Cup Bodybuilding Open on 7 May 2017 and they have made excellent results!
 

Name	Programme	Award
Kong Ka Chun	Year 1, Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership	Champion of Men’s Sport Model Group C
Chu Kai Leong	Year 1, Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management	1st Runner-up of Men’s Sport Model Group D
Yeung Lok Him	Year 2, Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management	Champion of Men’s Fitness Physique
Chui Ho Yin	Year 2, Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management	The 5th of Men’s Sport Model Group C
Hui Tat Ming Danny	Year 2, Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management	The 6th of Men’s Athletic Physique ​(170cm or below)

Jockey Club Keep Fit Formula for Children Coach Certification Course 2017

Students of Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management had attended the Jockey Club Keep-Fit Formula for Children Coach Certification Course on 1 April 2017.  The course was organized by Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China and funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.  Students will be awarded a Jockey Club Keep-Fit Formula for Children Coach Certificate after finishing a 6-hour lecture and 12-hour practical sessions.

 

Visiting Hong Kong Jockey Club - Sha Tin Clubhouse

A visit to Hong Kong Jockey Club - Sha Tin Clubhouse was arranged for students of Higher Diploma in Fitness Training and Management on 18 March 2017.  Students visited different sports facilities in the Clubhouse.  A briefing session was held by Sports and Leisure Manager to introduce the daily operation of each sports facility. The real-life environment and the discussion could help students to better understand the knowledge of sport and leisure management.

 

20th Hong Kong Jackie Chan Challenge Cup Hong Kong Universities Tournament

The 20th Hong Kong Jackie Chan Challenge Cup Hong Kong Universities Tournament was held on 5 November 2016 among 8 university teams. Lingnan University won the championship in Men's basketball, second runner-up in Men's soccer and second runner-up in Women's volleyball. (Details)
 

LU Men's Basketball Team

LEE TSZ FUNG

LEE YUK CHUEN

NG WAI SHING

SIU CHUN KIT

TUNG KAM FAI

WU CHEUK PAN

 

LU Men's Soccer Team

LAM HO KIT

WONG WING HIN

 

LU Women's Volleyball Team

LAU LING YEE

YU HOK SUM

YUM CHUNG YAN

 

Kenguru Pro Streetworkout Worldcup and Streetworkout World Championship

China Fixed Gear Bicycle League

Men Novice Competition 2015

​Inter-School Combat Sports Championships 2015

女飛魚是如何煉成的？

Visit to Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong - Kowloon Centre

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Sharing by Sun Yue

學習體適能回饋香港球壇

賽馬會學童Keep-Fit方程式教練證書課程

專業人才求過於供　運動教練及體適能課程出路廣

Internship

The programme will provide practicum opportunity to student. All students will complete a minimum of 200 hours of fieldwork, they will be assigned to work in university, kindergartens, elderly centre, gym centre, fitness club or other related setting for vocational training and practice. Students will apply the learnt knowledge, skills and techniques in a work-based environment.

The following scholarships were available for students with outstanding performance in academic studies, great achievement in extra-curricular activities and/or valuable contribution to the College/University/Community:

• Lingnan Business Faculty Members Scholarship
• Lingnan Club Scholarship
• Lingnan Education Organization Scholarship
• Lingnan University Alumni Association (Hong Kong) Scholarship