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Sports Medicine &Health Science

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Master of Science in

Department of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyFaculty of MedicineThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

On the Equivalent List I for Recruitment of Consultant Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal)

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

On the List of Quotable Qualifications of the Physiotherapists Board

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Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

1 Faculty of Medicine

Commitment to quality teaching is one of the main

keystones of the department. With a formal teach-

ing committee and departmental teaching coordi-

nator, the curriculum is regularly reviewed and updated.

Regular teaching quality assessments, meetings with

students and annual curriculum review with honorary

teachers have not only helped to update, but also continu-

ously improves the quality of teaching, as reflected by

the evaluation results and recognition by the faculty and

university.

The Programme02

Teaching Excellence

Teaching Faculty04

Programme Overview08

Programme Objectives09

Programme Structure10

Programme Curriculum11

Student Profile13

Accreditations & Elite Athlete Scholarship 14

Feature Highlights15

Admission Details17

Sports Medicine and Health Science Alumni Association 19


2Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

THE PROGRAMME

We are the first and only taught programme in sports medicine in Hong Kong since 2004 and have fostered more than 600 sports medicine

professionals over 14 years. 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 programmes emphasize 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.

Transforming Our Passion Into Perfection



Quality Integrated Education


Prof. Christer G ROLFMD, PhD (Umea)

• Adjunct Professor Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

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

Dr. Raymond CT LI

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

• Former Sports Physiotherapy CoordinatorHong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Raymond CH SO

• DirectorElite Training Science and Technology, Hong Kong Sports Institute

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

PhD (PolyU)

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

HONORARY PROGRAMME DIRECTOR 榮譽課程總監

DEPUTY PROGRAMME DIRECTORS 課程執行總監


TEACHING FACULTYPROGRAMME DIRECTOR 課程總監

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

• Professor and ChairmanDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK

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

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

• Honorary Sports Medicine Consultant Hong Kong Sports Institute


INTERNATIONAL VISITING SCHOLARS 國際客席講師


Dr. Seyedeh Talia ALENABI• Lecturer

University of Ontario Institute Of Technology, Canada• Vice President

Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM)

Prof. Chih-Hwa CHEN• Professor

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taiwan

• Chairman of Travelling Fellowship Committee Asia-Pacific Knees, Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society (APKASS)

Prof. C. Niek van DIJK• Professor in Orthopaedics

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

Prof. Freddie FU• Distinguished Service Professor

University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA• David Silver Professor and Chairman

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA

Prof. Timothy James GABBETT• Managing Director

Gabbett Performance Solutions, Australia• Adjunct Professor

Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Ms. Esther ESTEBAN GARCIA• Head of Physiotherapist

Dubai FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Dubai

Prof. Ryosuke KURODA• Professor

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Kobe University, Japan

Prof. Guo-Ping LI • Director General

National Institute of Sports Medicine, China• Advisory Board

Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM)

Dr. Yan LI• Orthopedic surgeon

Division of Orthopedics and Biotechnology, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Prof. C. Benjamin MA• Chief of Sports Medicine Team and Shoulder service

University of California, San Francisco, USA

Prof. Ville MATTILA• Professor

Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital of Tampere, Finland

Professor Teruhisa MIHATA• Chief, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and Sports Medicine,

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka Medical College, Japan

Prof. Mark D. MILLER• Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Virginia, USA

Prof. Anthony PARKER• Research Leader

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

Prof. Chanakarn PHORNPHUTKUL • Assistant Professor

Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Prof Daniël SARIS• Professor of Reconstructive Medicine,

University of Twente, The Netherlands

Prof. Hiroyuki SUGAYA• Chairman and Director

Shoulder and Elbow Center, Funabashi Orthopaedic Hospital, Chiba, Japan

Dr. Li-Wen TU• Lecturer

University of Taipei, Taiwan

Dr. Rodney John WHITELEY• Assistant Director

Rehabilitation Department, Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha Qatar

Prof. Alan ZHANG• Assistant Professor in Residence

University of California, San Francisco, USA


Ms. Wing-Yun BUDThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Hardaway CK CHANHong Kong Sports Institute

Prof. Henry LY CHANThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Derwin KC CHANThe University of Hong Kong

Ms. Yue-Yan CHANHong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Chi-Wai CHAUQueen Elizabeth Hospital

Mr. Jay HW CHAUPrivate Practice

Mr. Nelson CH CHENGPrivate Practice

Ms. Toto CT CHENGPrivate Practice

Ms. Sinney WY CHEUKThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Roy TH CHEUNGThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Mr. Sonny SL CHEWHong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Susan CHUNGPrivate Practice

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

Dr. Bruma SC FUThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Daniel PH FUNGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Jonas PW FUNGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Ms. Xin HEThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Jamie HITCHMOUGHHong Kong Sports Institute

Mr. Alex HY HOPrivate Practice

Dr. Man-Kam HONorth District Hospital

Prof. Stanley SC HUIThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Willis WH KWOKYan Chai Hospital

Ms. Karen HH KWONGPrivate Practice

Dr. Mark WW LAIPrivate Practice

Ms. Fannie OY LAUThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Bryan SF LAUPrivate Practice

Dr. Kam-Leung LAWNorth District Hospital

Dr. George YK LAWPrince of Wales Hospital

Prof. Oscar KS LEEThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Arthur WC LEEPrivate Practice

Dr. Justin WY LEEPrivate Practice

Prof. Annie HT LEONGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Ms. Mary KM LEUNGPrivate Practice

Ms. Wing-Ching LEUNGHong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Carina CF LIPrivate Practice

Dr. Henry HY LIHong Kong Sports Institute

Prof. Samuel KK LINGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Ms. Karen CH LOPrivate Practice

Ms. Ka-Kay LOHong Kong Sports Institute

Prof. Lobo HT LOUIEHong Kong Baptist University

Mr. David Ronald MEECHANHong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Kam-Ming MOKLingnan University

Mr. Robert YM NGHong Kong Sports Institute

Mr. Gorman CW NGAIPrivate Practice

Prof. Michael TY ONGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. Peter CW PANGPrivate Practice

Mr. Shawn Patrick PRESTONHong Kong Sports Institute

Prof. Ling QINThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Valerio RAMOS JrHong Kong Sports Institute

Ms. Kristo HC SHUMPrivate Practice

Mr. Frankie PL SIUHong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Axel YC SIURuttonjee Hospital

Dr. Hon-Kuan TONGQueen Mary Hospital

Dr. Kan TK TSANGPrivate Practice

Dr. Nelson TK TSANGHong Kong Sports Institute

Dr. Hoi-Tung WONGKwong Wah Hospital

Ms. Winnie HW WONGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mr. Tabris KH WONGPrivate Practice

Ms. Josephine MW WONGPrivate Practice

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

Dr. John TH WONGPrivate Practice

Dr. Tai-Wai WONGPamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Dr. Clara WY WONGCUHK Medical Clinic

Dr. Arnold YL WONGThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Dr. Yu-Cho WOOQueen Mary Hospital

Dr. Kenneth WC WUQueen Elizabeth Hospital

Mr. Quentin KC YAUPrivate Practice

Ms. Kate KY YUNGThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

LECTURERS 課程講師




INNOVATIVE TEACHING


Target Student 課程學生

The programme targets 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 cumulative Grade Point Average (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 (2019 Intake) 課程學費

• MSc programme (Full-time): HK$165,000 (in 2 installments)• MSc programme (Part-time): HK$165,000 (in 2 installments per year)

2019 - 2020 (Sep - Jun)

MSc Full-time programme: Taking core courses and an elective module throughout the year.Classes are held from Mondays to Thursdays (6:30 - 9:30 pm), and occasionally on Fridays (6:30 - 9:30 pm) and Saturdays (2 - 6 pm).

MSc Part-time programme: Taking core courses throughout the year.Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays (6:30 - 9:30 pm),and occasionally on Saturdays (2 - 6 pm).

2020 - 2021 MSc Part-time programme: Taking an elective module throughout the year.Timetables of elective vary from course to course. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays (6:30 - 9:30 pm), and occasionally on Fridays (6:30 - 9:30 pm) and Saturdays (2 - 6 pm).

* This schedule may be subject to change.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Class Schedule* 課程時間*

• Weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons. • Students are required to attend sports medicine & health sciences related conferences on occasional weekends throughout

their study period.



An Integration of Theory and Practice


PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES• 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 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.


PROGRAMME STRUCTUREMaster of Science (MSc) in Sports Medicine and Health Science Programme 運動醫學及健康科學理學碩士課程

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

Curriculum 課程大綱Credit

ORTY 5015 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 骨科運動醫學 5ORTY 5016 Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation 預防受傷及運動復康 3ORTY 5020 Applied Sports Science for Performance Enhancement 運動科學應用 : 運動表現提升 3ORTY 5021 Medical Problems Encountered During Exercise & Sports Participation運動常見的醫學問題

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ORTY 5022 Sports Medicine in Elite Athletes 精英運動員與運動醫學 3ORTY 5027 Emergency Sports Medicine 緊急支援及運動醫學急救 2ORTY 5035 Sports Medicine Seminars & Clinical Trainings 運動醫學研討會及臨床培訓 2Elective (Any one of the following):•ORTY5041&5042TeamDoctor/Physiotherapist隨隊醫生 / 物理治療師•ORTY5051&5052StrengthandConditioningCoach 體適能教練•ORTY5061&5062ResearchProject專題研究 •ORTY5071&5072SystematicRevieworMeta-Analysis系統綜述或薈萃分析•ORTY5081&5082ClinicalSportsTrainer 運動創傷防護員

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Study Scheme 修讀模式

MSc Full-time MSc Part-time

First YearTerm 1

ORTY 5015, ORTY 5016

Elective (Part I)# ORTY 5015, ORTY 5016

First YearTerm 2

ORTY 5020, ORTY 5021,

ORTY 5022, ORTY 5027,

ORTY 5035*Elective (Part II)#

ORTY 5020, ORTY 5021,

ORTY 5022, ORTY 5027

Second YearTerm 1

Elective (Part I)#

Second YearTerm 2

ORTY 5035*Elective (Part II)#

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



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PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

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 programme. 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.

Core Courses



ElectivesStudents are required to take one elective module. Final assignment of elective module is subject to decision of faculty members.

This course is designed for doctors and physiotherapists. 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.

Team Doctor / Physiotherapist隨隊醫生 / 物理治療師

This course focuses on injury prevention, evaluation and acute care of sports injuries. Students will take up the role in bridging coaches, players and healthcare 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.

Clinical Sports Trainer運動創傷防護員

This course is co-organized by CUHK and Hong Kong Sports Institute. Students are able to practise the most advanced and scientific training for elite athletes for the best strength and conditioning. Students can make use of the knowledge gained to design a training plan and coach an subject.

Strength and Conditioning Coach 體適能教練

These courses provide practical trainings for students in conducting a scientific research, systematic review or meta-analysis. 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.

Research Project 專題研究 & Systematic Review or Meta-Analysis

系統綜述或薈萃分析



STUDENT PROFILEOur students are from different regions with multicultural backgrounds:

Education Background 2018 - 2019

Job Functions 2018 - 2019

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

Norwich, United Kingdom 英國諾里奇New Jersey, United States

美國新澤西

Physiotherapy, 43%

Sports Science, 16%

Occupational Therapy, 8%

Chinese Medicine , 5%

Engineering, 5%

Rehabilitation, 3%

Medicine, 3%

Nursing, 3%

PE, 3%

Psychology and Sociology, 1%

Food & Nutritional , 2%

Business, 2% Physiology, 2%

Physical Therapy, 2%

History, 2%

Physiotherapist, 44%

Fresh Graduates, 13%

Occupational Therapist, 8%

Civil servant , 5%

Doctor, 3%

Research Assistant, 3%

Nurse, 3%

Teacher (PE), 3%

Stretch Therapist, 2%

Exercise Physiologist, …

Physiotherapy Assistant, …

Fitness Instructor, 2%

Sports Therapist, 2%

MRI Physicist, …

Executive Assistant, 2%

Chinese medicine practitioner trainee, 2%

Chinese medicine practitioner, 2%

Physical Therapist (China), 2%

Personal Trainer, 2%



The programme 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. Actual accreditation might be based on students’ actual attendance. 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 should have distinguished sports performance in overseas and/or local competitions, achieved outstanding academic results and have great contribution to the sports development in Hong Kong.

ACCREDITATION

ELITE ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP

MSc (2018-2020)

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)

Hong Kong College of Community Medicine 10 points

The Hong Kong College of Family Physicians 100 CME (Cat. 5.4)

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

The Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine 12 points

Hong Kong College of Paediatricians 18points(Cat.E)(80%attendancerequired)

The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons 1/hr (Cat. C)(max 15 for whole course)

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association 910 points

The Nethersole School of Nursing, CUHK 243.5 CNE points

Hong Kong Coaching Committee 270 CCE hours

Hong Kong Society of Certified Prosthetist-Orthotists 20 CPD credits

Ms. Keenu K GILL Hong Kong Cricket Team

Mr. Yang HUANGKitchee SC, Hong Kong First Division League

Ms. Winnie HW WONGLife saving, Hong Kong National Team

Ms. Kitty KY AU Hong Kong Women’s Baseball National Team

Ms. Wing-Yun BUDHong Kong National Korfball Team

Ms. Ching-To CHENGHong Kong Rugby Team Representative

Ms. Sinney WY CHEUKHong Kong Women’s Baseball National Team

Ms. Cindy SM HOHong Kong Amateur Swimming

Association National Team

Ms. Hok-Lam LAUFormer Hong Kong National Swimming

Team Representative

Ms. Christianne Anna HOHong Kong Bodybuilding and Fitness,

Hong Kong National Team

Mr. Wing-Hang HOHong Kong Bodybuilding and Fitness,


Ms. Man-Sum MAHong Kong Karate National Team

Mr. Kiu-Chung NGHong Kong National Gymnastics Team

Ms. Angel HY WONGHong Kong National Gymnastics Team

Mr. Kent KT CHEUNGHong Kong National Swimming Team

Ms. Ka-Yi LEEHong Kong Squash Team

Respresentative

Ms. Ning-Wai KWAN Hong Kong Wushu Team

Respresentative

Ms. Gloria CW MALife saving,


2013Awardees

2014Awardees

2015Awardee

2016Awardees

2017Awardees


An Integration ofTheory and PracticeAn Integration of

Theory and Practice

Valuable Practical ExperienceStudents are able to gain experience through placement in various local

mega-sports events, e.g. Standard Chartered Marathon, international

baseball competitions, rugby leagues, cycling and football tournaments, etc.


We emphasize hands-on experience and practical skills. Our students receive trainings through practical workshops,

field trainings, demonstrations, clinical attachments, and case studies etc.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS


Clinical Sports Trainer

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 through the overseas attachment programmes.

Team Doctor / Physiotherapist

Srength and Conditioning Coach

International Exposure

Research Project; Systematic Review or Meta-analysis

Beijing, China

Specialized ElectivesStudents can get to know the advanced knowledge and skills in specialized areas: Team Doctor / Physiotherapist,

Strength and Conditioning Coach, Clinical Sports Trainer, Research Project and Sytematic Review or Meta-analysis.

Oslo, Norway

Taipei & Kaoshiung, Taiwan

Stockholm, Sweden



Admission Requirements 入入入入

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 meet the English Language

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


ADMISSION DETAILS

2019 Sep Intake


Application Procedures 入入入入

• Applicants should read the “How to Apply?” ( https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/admis-sions/how-to-apply) on Graduate School’s website before submitting application.

• Submit application form through the online application system ( http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/page/ApplicationforAdmission ).

• There is an application fee of HK$300, which is non-refundable, to be paid online.

•Supporting document guideline: http://smhs.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/admission.html

Notes:• Non-local applicants should complete the online application form and submit all required

documents by 30 Apr 2019.• Local applicants should complete the online application form by 30 Apr 2019 and submit all

required documents by 14 May 2019.• Late submission will NOT be considered.• Applicants will be notified if additional documents are required.

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Application Systemp

• Applications will be reviewed from Jan to Jun 2019. Applicants may be invited to attend an admission interview.

• Applicants can login the Application for Admission to Postgraduate Programmes System ( https://www.gradsch.cuhk.edu.hk/OnlineApp/login.aspx ) and check their application results in the section of “View Application Result”.

• Successful applicants will receive an Admission Package from the Graduate School which contains information about Registration Procedure and Payment of Student Fees, etc.

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1 Online Application

Submit supporting documents to programme office


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 2019


“This master programme provides 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.”

Prof. Michael OngClinical Assistant Professor


SMHS Alumni Association

Sports Medicine and Health Science Alumni Association (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.

“In short, the programme fosters both academic and personal excellence. The programme offers great opportunities to students outside the classroom and I gained valuable memories and experiences from participating in various sports events and overseas clinical attachment.”

Mr. Eric PangPhysical Education Teacher

“The programme offered me valuable opportunities, such as clinical attachment, to apply professional knowledge and practical skills. I learnt a lot from the passionate professors and lecturers who are experienced in the field of Sports Medicine.”

Ms. Edith WanPhysiotherapist

“The programme emphasizes on both advanced theories and real-life practice. Friends and classmates I met in classes is yet another invaluable asset. They all come from different career backgrounds, which added values to my pleasant learning experience here. I am so proud to be a part of this community.”

Ms. Michelle YeungRegistered Nurse

Address: 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)35052732 Fax:(852)26463020Email: [email protected] Website: www.ort.cuhk.edu.hk/smhs

Programme Office

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