B.Sc. in Human Movement Science and Health Studies — CUHK Major Requirements (2026–27)
Faculty: Education · Admission code: HMSHN · 59 units · For students admitted in 2026–27
Students are required to complete a minimum of 59 units of courses as follows:
1.Faculty Package9 units
SPED1000, 2500, 2720
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPED 1000 | Introduction to Human Movement Science | --LEC: We 8:30AM - 11:15AM | — | — | |||
| SPED 2500 | Exercise Nutrition and Health | — | --LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | |||
| SPED 2720 | Foundation of Physical Education and Sports | --LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | — |
2.Required Courses38 units
(a)Core Courses in Human Movement Science and Health Studies30 units
SPED2520, 2540, 2600, 2610, 2700, 2810, 3500, 3820, 3920, 4570
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPED 2520 | Functional Human Anatomy and Sports Injuries | --LEC: Fr 8:30AM - 11:15AM | — | -. | — | ||
| SPED 2540 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | — | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM -L01-LAB: Tu 4:30PM - 5:15PM | Prerequisite: SPED2520 or PHPC1012. | — | ||
| SPED 2600 | Basic Statistics, Test and Measurement for Physical Education | A-LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM AL01-LAB: Tu 11:30AM - 12:15PM B-LEC: Th 9:30AM - 11:15AM BL01-LAB: Th 11:30AM - 12:15PM | — | — | |||
| SPED 2610 | Introduction to Exercise Biomechanics | — | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM -L01-LAB: Mo 4:30PM - 5:15PM | Prerequisite:SPED2520. | — | ||
| SPED 2700 | Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning | --LEC: We 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | — | |||
| SPED 2810 | Psychomotor Learning | — | --LEC: Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM -L01-LAB: Th 4:30PM - 5:15PM | — | |||
| SPED 3500 | Sports Injury and Exercise Rehabilitation | — | — | — | |||
| SPED 3820 | Introduction to Exercise and Sports Psychology | --LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM -L01-LAB: Tu 11:30AM - 12:15PM | — | — | |||
| SPED 3920 | Human Growth and Health Education | — | --LEC: Th 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | |||
| SPED 4570 | Education and Promotion of Exercise and Health | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM -F01-FLD: Tu 4:30PM - 5:15PM | — | — |
(b)Internship2 units
SPED4201[a]
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPED 4201 [2] | Internship in Sports Industry | — | AP01-PRA: TBA BP01-PRA: TBA | — |
(c)Research Experience6 units
SPED3630[a], 4900[a]
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPED 3630 | Introduction to Research Methods | — | A-LEC: We 11:30AM - 2:15PM B-LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM | Prerequisite:SPED2600. | — | ||
| SPED 4900 | Research Project | — | AJ01-PRJ: TBA BJ01-PRJ: TBA CJ01-PRJ: TBA DJ01-PRJ: TBA EJ01-PRJ: TBA FJ01-PRJ: TBA GJ01-PRJ: TBA HJ01-PRJ: TBA IJ01-PRJ: TBA JJ01-PRJ: TBA KJ01-PRJ: TBA | Prerequisite:SPED3630. | — |
3.Elective Courses12 units
(a)Theoretical Courses in Human Movement Science6 units
Two courses chosen from the following
SPED3550, 4560, 4640, 4830
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPED 3550 | Physiology of Human Performance | — | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM -L01-LAB: Mo 4:30PM - 5:15PM | Prerequisite:SPED2540. | — | ||
| SPED 4560 | Physical Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription | — | --LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM -L01-LAB: Mo 12:30PM - 1:15PM | Prerequisite:SPED2540. | — | ||
| SPED 4640 | Human Kinematics and Kinetics | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | Prerequisite:SPED2610. | — | ||
| SPED 4830 | Psychological Aspects of Sports and Exercise | — | — | Prerequisite:SPED3820. | — |
(b)Theoretical Courses in Health Studies6 units
Two courses chosen from the following
CHPR3002#, 4012#, SPED3700, 3910
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHPR 3002 | Health Education and Health Behaviours | — | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM | Not for students who have taken PHPC2016. | — | ||
| CHPR 4012 | Mental Health as a Public Health Issue | — | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | |||
| SPED 3700 | Sports and Health Technology | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | — | |||
| SPED 3910 | Adapted Physical Education and Sports | — | --LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 12:15PM | — |
Explanatory Notes
1.
SPED courses at 2000 and above level as included in the Major Programme Requirement as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.
[a]
Capstone courses