Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Therapy / 運動治療（榮譽）社會科學學士

Department : Department of Sport and Recreation

Programme Name : Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Therapy

JUPAS Catalogue No. :JSSV14

Programme Code : Year 3 Entry: MH145112 (Full Time) / MH525112 (Part-Time)

Duration :

Year 1 Entry: 4 Years (Full Time)
Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full Time)/ 4 Years (Part-Time)

Medium of Instruction : English

Venue(s) :

Core Modules: Chai Wan Campus
General Education (GE) : Chai Wan/Tsing Yi Campus

The programme is recognised under the QF Level: 5
Registration No.: 25/000992/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2025 – 31/08/2030

Programme Aims

In recent years, a strong demand for sports and recreation professionals has been constituted by the rapid development of the sports and recreation industry in Hong Kong. This programme aims to develops students’ professional knowledge in human structure, movements, kinesiology, and exercise science, and competencies in the demonstration and implementation of contemporary practical skills in sports therapy.

Nurtures students’ analytical and clinical reasoning skills in injury identification, sports rehabilitation, and exercise training programme development, and the evidence-based applications of modalities in managing and preventing sports injuries, as well as solving sports therapy-related problems in both clinical and on-field scenarios.

Focuses on broadening students’ horizons through the learning and applications of smart technologies, such as using wearable sensors and artificial intelligence in testing, monitoring, and decision making, and the placement opportunities in both clinical settings and various sports events or competitions.

Professional Recognition - The Programme is undergoing the accreditation by The Society of Sports Therapists, UK

Specific Requirements

For Year 1 Entry :

1. For HKDSE, a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects can be counted for admission purpose.  Relevant ApL subjects include: Sports Coaching and Management, Hospitality Services in Practice, Health Care Practice, Exercise Science and Health Fitness, Events Planning and Operation, Fundamental Health Care, Exercise and Fitness Coaching / Sports and Fitness Coaching, Rehabilitation Care Practice and eSports Technology / eSports Technology and Management.
2. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
3. Applicants are required to declare any criminal convictions that may prevent them from participating in WIL placement or affect their eligibility for full professional membership with The SST. This declaration should be made prior to enrolment in the programme.

For Year 1 / Year 3 General Entry Requirements, please refer to Admission.

Tuition fees

• The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
• The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 per credit:

Local Students Non-local Students
HK$ 3,995  HK$ 5,195

Programme-specific Scholarship
(I) Hong Kong China Rugby Scholarship

The Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) Charitable Trust Fund was set up to provide financial assistance to those committed rugby players who have satisfactory scholastic achievements with needs for financial support. The Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Hong Kong China Rugby(HKCR) Charitable Trust Fund Committee. Incentive Award has established to reward applicant with outstanding performance.

(II) Elite Athletes Charitable Trust Scholarships

The Hong Kong Elite Athletes Association (HKEAA) with its aims to promoting sports, has offered scholarship to those who are keen to take part in sports or work for the industry.

No. of Scholarship(s): 2 

Value per Scholarship (HK$): $5,000

Programme Curriculum

This is a credit-based programme, which students will normally complete over 4 years (in 8 semesters). Students are required to take 120 credit points with modules as shown below and an Industrial Attachment module for work-integrated learning. To encourage lifelong learning in general, and to provide students with greater flexibility, the programme will be offered through a credit-based module accumulation system with a multi-entry and multi-exit structure.

The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Therapy programme prepares students to prevent, recognise and evaluate, manage, treat and when appropriate refer onwards for various sports and exercise related injuries. Students will also learn how to design and evaluate training programmes for rehabilitation purposes.

As professionals in sports therapy, graduates are expected to solve problems that arise during the process of rehabilitation, and to understand the education and professional practice issues in the sports therapy area. This programme is undergoing accreditation by The Society of Sports Therapists (UK).

Year 1

• Kinesiology I: Functional Anatomy & Human Movement
• Motor Learning & Control for Human Performance
• Programme Elective 1*
• Programme Elective 2*
• GE Core Module: Chinese 1
• GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society
• GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1
• GE Elective Module 1*
• GE Elective Module 2*
• GE Elective Module 3*

Work-integrated learning

Work-integrated Learning (WIL) modules are directed industry attachments that provide learning experiences by integrating theoretical with it applications in the workplace. Students are required to complete at least 260 hours of WIL (including at least 180 hours of clinical works and 80 hours on-field supports) to be eligible for the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Therapy.

Our WIL partners

• Aloha Wellness and Physiotherapy
• Asian Fitness Therapy Center
• Body Solution
• D12 physiotherapy and rehabilitation Center
• DIY Physio
• Dynamic Care Ltd.
• Empower Physiotherapy Centre
• Fitzio Fitness & Rehabilitation Clinic
• Go-Goal Physiotherapy & Fitness Centre
• Guangdong Athletic Training Association (Ersha Sports Training Center)
• Hong Kong China Rugby
• Hong Kong Football Club
• Movewell Sports Therapy Center
• My Medicare Physiotherapy & Wellness
• Pegasus Physio and Sports Therapy Centre
• Sportsmedics
• Superior Fit Wellness Centre (Tung Wah Group)
• T-Hotel
• The Infiniti Medical
• Unicorn Physiotherapy Clinic
• Vegvísir Sports Therapy Center
• Vibes x ATPE Physio & Sports Therapy Center
• Volleyball Association of Hong Kong
• YWCA Y Health and Wellness Center