Programmes & Courses

Course Content

• Lecture on nutrition and fundamental sports science in relation to softball and kickball.
• Participation in selected physical fitness tests and interpretation of test results.
• Log book writing on physical activities and nutritional considerations on health and outdoor games and exercise - Practice of skills, fundamental techniques, and game plays of softball and kickball.
• Game appreciation – attending local level softball competitions and/or viewing high level competitions (softball and kickball) on the internet.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Evaluate personal current health fitness level and engage in self-reflection on lifestyle practices associated with softball and kickball.
• Describe and perform basic skills and movements of softball and kickball.
• Apply softball and kickball knowledge to engaging in and appreciating teamwork and sportsmanship in different levels of competition.
• Describe the relationships between participation in softball and kickball, nutritional considerations, and physical and mental well-being.

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Course Content

• Lecture on basic nutrition and fundamental sports science in relation to basketball and volleyball
• Participation in selected physical fitness tests and interpretation of test results.
• Practice of skills, fundamental techniques, and game plays of basketball and volleyball
• Game appreciation – attending different levels of local competitions and viewing high level competitions on the internet

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Evaluate personal current health fitness level and engage in self-reflection on lifestyle practices associated with physical activities and ball games.
• Describe and perform basic skills and techniques of basketball and volleyball.
• Apply basketball and volleyball knowledge to engaging in and appreciating teamwork in different levels of competition.
• Describe the relationships between participation in team sports, nutritional considerations, and physical and mental well-being.

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Course Content

• Choices for a healthy lifestyle
• Introduction and general knowledge of basic anatomy and Crossfit training
• Safety precautions for Crossfit training
• Basic skills of Crossfit training
• Movement analysis of Crossfit training
• Scientific basis for Crossfit training and health
• Basic rules, scoring and officiating of Crossfit Game
• Sportsmanship, fair play, and team spirit

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Evaluate personal current health fitness level and associated risks if any.
• Describe and learn basic concepts and elements of Crossfit training.
• Apply sports science knowledge in performing, assessing and developing cross fitness exercises and programs.
• Describe the relationships between participation in Crossfit training and healthy lifestyle.

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Course Content

• Acquisition of a Healthy Lifestyle
  • Lifestyle (including sedentary)
  • Nutrition
  • Personal Fitness
  • Wellness
  • Principles of physical training
  • Mental health
  • Obesity
  • Economic cost
• Personal Health Inventory

• • An inventory on personal health and wellness
  • Fitness tests for selected health-related and sports-related fitness elements

• Physical activities – Outdoor Team Games

• • Gaelic Football
  • Rugby (Tag)
  • Flag Football
  •  Soccer

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Evaluate personal current health fitness level and associated risks, and engage in self-reflection on choice of lifestyle practices.
• Describe and discuss contemporary issues in health and wellbeing, and associated physical activities.
• Apply sports science knowledge to engage in and appreciate outdoor sports, games, and physical activities.
• Describe the relationships between participation in sport and physical activity to health and wellbeing.

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Course Content

• Choices for a healthy lifestyle
• Basic body mechanics: joint alignment in movement
• Choosing daily living items as training tools
• Muscle tension control: Bare hand and with small props
• Muscle toning exercises: Body weight and using props
• Exercises for waking up the body gently in the morning
• Exercises for relaxing and easing down in the evening
• Stretching moves and rhythmic flexibility exercises
• Safety precautions for exercising at home
• Roles and importance of family support for enhancing healthy lifestyle

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Evaluate personal current health fitness level and associated risks if any, particularly in relation to poor body mechanics and low muscular fitness.
• Describe basic concepts and criteria for choosing appropriate home-based training regimen and tools for different fitness goals.
• Practice various forms of body-weight, toning, and stretching exercises using small props safely.
• Describe how a family connection can enhance one’s likelihood in achieving a healthy lifestyle.

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Course Content

• Choices for a healthy lifestyle
• Evaluation of general fitness level and flexibility status
• Basic knowledge in human anatomy and movement patters in body joints
• Proper body alignment
• Basic stretching techniques and principles
• Elementary or modified Pilates moves on mat and standing
• Scientific basis and safety precautions for stretching and Pilates exercises
• Roles and importance of mind-body exercises and meditation for enhancing healthy lifestyle
• Ideas on how to successfully develop an exercise routine

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Evaluate personal current health fitness level and associated risks if any, particularly in relation to poor flexibility and bad body posture.
• Describe basic concepts, elements, and sports scientific principles of selected methods of stretching and Pilates mat work.
• Practice various forms of meditative stretching and basic Pilates exercises at elementary level.
• Describe and differentiate how mind-body exercises can contribute to a healthy lifestyle when compared with other forms of physical activities and sports.

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Course Content

• Personal Health Inventory

• • Components of Proactive Health and Well-being
  • Self-care Goals
  • Goals related to distance running

• Marathon Training

• • Slow Running Mechanics
  • Equipment
  • Training Schedules
  • Injury Prevention Strategies
  • Supplemental Fitness Activities
  • Nutrition o Psychological Issues

• Physical Activities

• • Slow Long Run
  • Tempo Run
  • Hill Repeats
  • Interval Workouts
  • Stretching, Cross-Training, and Weight Training

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Evaluate personal current health fitness level, and engage in self-reflection on choice of lifestyle practices.
• Describe and practice the training regimen typical for long distance running.
• Apply a variety of mental strategies and sports science knowledge to engage in and appreciate a marathon or other long distance races.
• Describe the relationships between participation in long distance running and physical and mental well-being.

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• Choices for a healthy lifestyle
• Basic knowledge of table tennis
• General rules of the game of table tennis
• The relationship between participation in table tennis and brain functions
• Safety precautions for table tennis
• Sportsmanship and valuable life skills
• Foundation skills and tactics of table-tennis
• Roles and importance of exercises for enhancing healthy lifestyle

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Evaluate personal current health fitness level and associated risks if any
• Describe the relationship between participation in table tennis and healthy lifestyle
• Apply valuable life skills and tactics in table tennis activities to improve brain function and our health
• Describe the benefits of positive lifestyle changes in physical fitness, nutrition, and sportsmanship

Assessment Methods

Course Content

• History of tennis, pickleball and taspony; rules and scoring systems of the three games
• History and development of pickleball and taspony in America and Japan respectively
• Development of tennis, pickleball and taspony in Hong Kong
• Basic movement, skills, and techniques of the three games
• Safety precautions and conditioning exercises for three games
• Developing a healthy lifestyle through regular participation in physical games
• Personal and social considerations and strategies in developing an exercise habit

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Engage in practicing and playing tennis, taspony and pickleball at the community sports level.
• Describe and practice basic movements and skills for tennis, taspony, and pickleball.
• Describe the relationship between healthy lifestyle and participation in individual and racket sports.
• Evaluate personal current health status and associated risks if any.

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Course Content

• Acquisition of a healthy lifestyle

• Etiquette and spirit of martial art

• Introduction and general knowledge of Tai Chi moves

• Simple breathing methods in Tai Chi

• Correct forms of fundamental Tai Chi stands and steps

• Skills, techniques, and principles of body movements in Tai Chi

• The kinematic and kinetic of Tai Chi

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Evaluate personal current health fitness level and engage in self-reflection on choice of lifestyle practices.
• Engage in practicing, exploring and performing the essential skills of Tai Chi for the purpose of improving health and fitness.
• Apply sports science knowledge to explain and execute the movements of Tai Chi.
• Describe the relationships between participation in Tai Chi and physical and mental well-being.

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Course Content

• Development of badminton and flyball, rules and scoring systems
• Scientific basis for badminton and flyball
• Basic skills, and simple tactics
• Setting of a training plan
• Basic movement analysis of the skills
• Safety precautions for participating in racket sports
• Developing a healthy lifestyle
• Exercise prescription: Addressing health-related and selected sports-related fitness components

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Engage in practicing and playing badminton and flyball at a social level.
• Apply sports science knowledge and training principles to analyze and enhance skill performance and sports-related fitness.
• Develop personal health and describe the relationship between participation in racket sports and healthy lifestyle.
• Evaluate personal current health status and associated risks if any.

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• Benefits of physical activities and sports, and their association with Healthy Lifestyle
• Value-based learning
• Application of Olympic values in wider contexts
• Physical Activities: Handball, Boccia, Goalball

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

• Describe the relationships between participation in sports and physical activities to health and wellbeing
• Discuss Olympic and Paralympic values and their applications to enhance wider areas of personal, professional and community life
• Engage in self-reflection of personal values, associated behaviours, and lifestyle practices
• Apply Olympic and Paralympic values during engagement in indoor sports, games, and physical activities

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