Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership

  • Equipping students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge in sports coaching and leadership
  • Providing holistic training with hands-on skills in both individual and team sports coaching, team sports coaching and resistance training
  • Offering a minimum of 200-hour practicum
  • Training with the well-equipped sports facilities at Lingnan University campus, e.g. gym, athletic field, football field, basketball courts, swimming pool, etc.
     
  • Provides professional training in sports coaching and leadership
  • Trains students to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in sports and recreation related work
  • Develops students to design sports coaching activities and leading the activities in various sports events
  • Prepares students to develop their future career in sports and recreation related industries
     

Upon completion, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate the knowledge to design and lead sports coaching activities;
  • demonstrate the knowledge and leadership skills to organize and lead sports events;
  • explain and apply basic sports science knowledge in coaching;
  • 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
  • Essential Nutrition for Health & Sports
  • Preventing and Managing Sports Injuries
  • Introduction to Sport and Leisure Management
  • Strength Training and Conditioning
  • Sports and Exercise Science
  • Sports Coaching Principles
  • Team Sports Coaching
  • Individual Sports Coaching
  • Leading Sports for Special Populations
  • Sports Programme and Event Leadership
  • Practicum

 

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

 

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


 

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

  • Middlesex University (Final year)
  • University of Essex (UK)
  • KAMK-University of Applied Science (Finland)

 

Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the local Bachelor’s Degree programmes, such as:

  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sports Coaching and Event Management, Lingnan University
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching, The Education 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
  • 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 (Exercise Science and Health Education), The Chinese University of Hong Kong

 

 

Ms. CHAN Yuen Ting        

  • HKFA coach instructor
  • AFC “A” License coach
  • AFC Futsal coach (level 1)
  • Ex-Head coach, Eastern Long Lions, Hong Kong Premier League
  • Guinness World Records (First Female football coach to win a top-flight men’s championship (2016/5)
  • HKFA Best Coach Award (2015-16)
  • AFC Women Coach of the year (2016)
  • HKSAR Bronze Bauhinia Star
  • BBC’s 100 Women (2016)
  • Forbes《30 under 30 Asia》(2017)

 

 

Hong Kong Football Association

Hong Kong Football Association was established in 1914. They are the member of FIFA and AFC. They are responsible for organising various football competitions including professional and amateur leagues, football development and promoting football in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Football Association agreed to be the programme partner of Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership. They will cooperate to us to arrange football related training activities and provide internship opportunities for our students. Meanwhile, guest lectures and visits will be arranged during the term.
 

  • WeSport
  • LCRA
  • Tin Shui Wai Rugby Football Club
  • Kwun Tong Swimming Club
  • Lingnan University Student Services Centre
  • Hong Kong, China Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability
  • Hong Kong China Swimming Association
  • Sportsoho

 

Graduate can work in various field, i.e,

  • Assistant Sport Coach / Sport Coach
  • Fitness Instructor
  • Sports Associations Event Officer
  • Club house sport and recreation officer
  • Health Club Officer
  • Outdoor Camp Sites sport and recreation officer
  • Sports Brand Officer
  • Physical Education Assistant in Primary and Secondary Schools
  • Leisure and Cultural Services Department (Assistant Leisure Services Manager II

 

Graduates are exempted from the “Physical Fitness Foundation Certificate” required for the Instructor Certification Programmes organized by Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong (HKPFA).

LU athlete wins Gold Medal at USFHK Annual Athletic Meet


5 March 2023
WONG Shek On Zion won the Champion for 400m event at the 61st USFHK Annual Athletic Meet with a result of 49.99s on 5 March 2023 at the Joint Sports Centre.

Zion's impressive performance is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. He has been training tirelessly with his team members and coaches, and his victory is a well-deserved recognition of his efforts.

 

 

 

LU athlete wins Silver Medal at USFHK Annual Athletic Meet


28 Jun 2022
WONG Shek On, student of LIFE’s Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership and a member of the LU Track and Field Team, won the first runner-up in the Men’s 400m in 50.72 seconds at the 60th USFHK Annual Athletic Meet. Congratulations!

 

 

 

 

LIFE Student awarded Lingnan University Outstanding Martial Art Athlete Award 2020-2021


09 Jul 2021
Mr. Lai Chun Hai, year 2 student of Lingnan Institute of Further Education (LIFE) Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership, and member of the Lingnan University Karate Team, was awarded the Lingnan University Outstanding Martial Art Athlete Award 2020-2021, with his outstanding performance in Karate. He was awarded a scholarship of HK$5,000.

This award aims at encouraging Lingnan University students who actively participated and had outstanding performance in martial art sports.

 


 


 

New World Habour Race 2023

 

 

Students provided support in the event as volunteers.

 

 

The Kitchee-CUHK Sports Medicine Clinic visit
 

 

 

 

Hong Kong Jockey Club and Manchester United Soccer Schools Workshop
 

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 LIFE/University/Community:

  • Lingnan Business Faculty Members Scholarship
  • Lingnan Club Scholarship
  • Lingnan Education Organization Scholarship
  • Lingnan University Alumni Association (Hong Kong) Scholarship
  • Entrance Scholarship
  • Articulation Scholarship
  • Progression Scholarship
  • Director's Scholarship
  • Community Service Scholarship
     

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
This course/ The mother course (Title of Qualification) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4]).
QR Registration No.: 16/000273/L4
QR Registration QR Registration Validity Period: 07/04/2016 To On-going
 

Wu Nok Yin

Wu Nok Yin


• Graduate of Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership 2023
• Awardee of Lingnan Club Scholarship 2023
• Awardee of Eastern Long Lions Scholarship 2023
• Articulated to Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) (Major in Psychology) (Year 3), Lingnan University

「非常感謝LIFE一直給予我不同的獎學金,讓我有機會在運動教練領域追求我的夢想。這個獎學金將提供給我專業培訓和學術資源,使我能夠提升自己的技能和知識。我將努力學習並將所學應用於實際場景中,不僅幫助運動員取得優異成績,還致力於培養他們的品格和領導能力。這個獎學金是對我努力和熱情的肯定,我將永不停息地追求卓越,並為運動領域帶來積極的影響,再次感謝LIFE一直給予我不同的支持和鼓勵。」

Wong Shek On, Zion

Wong Shek On, Zion


• Graduate of Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership 2023
• Awardee of Lingnan University Entrance Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2023-2024
• Awardee of Outstanding Performance Scholarship for Elite Athletes 2023-2024
• Articulated to Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Event Management (Third Year), Lingnan University

「作為一位運動員,當年選擇繼續升學時,自然希望讀一些運動相關的課程,而最終選擇了在嶺南大學持續進修學院修讀動教練及領袖學高級文憑。課程內容包括各種運動教練的理論及實務技巧 (如營養學等),以及籌辦體育賽事的知識,並讓我瞭解到香港體育的發展潛力及趨勢。這兩年認識了很多不同運動項目的同學,在學習過程中互相交流,而通過老師的耐心教導,最終我也能順利畢業,亦讓我確立了未來在運動事業的發展方向。現時的目標是順利完成嶺南大學運動教練學及盛事管理(榮譽)社會科學學士課程,將來投身運動界別,發展所長。」

Wong Pak Hang Mannix

Wong Pak Hang Mannix


• Graduate of Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership 2023
• Articulated to Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Event Management (Third Year), Lingnan University

「大家好,我是黃柏衡,是一名游泳和直立版教練,完成運動教練及領袖學高級文憑的兩年課程後,我掌握了很多有關運動教練和培訓運動員的技巧,使我在實戰時能夠輕鬆地使用。在校園生活上,我們可以盡情享用嶺大的設施,例如游泳池、健身室以及小組研習室等都是我兩年間最常使用的設施。除此之外,我還申請了入住學生宿舍,這不單止減少了交通的成本也令我大專生活更加美滿。」

Lau Yat Ying

Lau Yat Ying


• Graduate of Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership 2022
• Awardee of Outstanding Performance Scholarship 2022
• Awardee of Lingnan Education Organisation Scholarship 2022
• Awardee of Progression Scholarship 2022
• Articulated to Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sport and Recreation Leadership (Third Year), Hong Kong Baptist University

「在Lingnan LIFE這2年讀書的過程,雖然很多時間要線上學習,但是都認識了很多朋友與老師。線上學習比實體少許多實戰的機會,不過老師亦會以不同的方式把資訊帶出,令每位都明白學習的內容。無論甚麼時間,只要你找到老師,他們都很樂意解答我們的疑慮。讀運動的學生大多都很好,願意接納不同的人,大家都可以成為朋友的。只要努力一點學習,升上學位不難。大家好好享受吧!」

Lai Chun Hai

Lai Chun Hai


• Graduate of Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership 2022
• Awardee of Lingnan University Outstanding Martial Art Athlete Award 2020-2021
• Articulated to Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Event Management (Third Year), Lingnan University

“Throw back to 2020; that was a big change for me. I chose to take a higher diploma degree at Lingnan LIFE. This is a good place for studying, no matter the teaching quality, facilities, atmosphere of the campus, etc. I love this place, and I love the university team here. I’ve been trying lots of different things and gaining experience through my studies here.

I became the karate team captain, winning the Outstanding Athlete Award of Lingnan University and the Outstanding Martial Arts Athlete Award of Lingnan University. That was a great achievement and an expression of appreciation for my athletic journey.

Besides, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to a few people: Mr. Eric Wong, Ms. Christine Cheung, Miss Roxanne Chan, and Dr. Mok. They help me a lot with my studies and also provide me with chances to experience other fields besides my own, which helps me clear my mind for my career path.

Lingnan LIFE helped me enrich my vision and let me become a better person, no matter my academic study or life experience.”

Lau Hoi Suen

Lau Hoi Suen


• Graduate of Higher Diploma in Sports Coaching and Leadership 2022
• Articulated to Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

“In 2020, I entered LIFE during the pandemic. I must admit COVID-19 has impacted the whole schedule and arrangements of my classes and examinations. However, I’m still satisfied with the fruitful experience of my studying and hence rewarded with extra opportunities in internships. In LIFE, we share same similar venues, environments, and more importantly, events with the Lingnan University students. There were different types of events and activities for LU students (including LIFE students) to participate in. Take me as an example: I have joined the Volunteer Tutor Scheme for secondary school students, and all of the other students are from the university. Still, I shared the same opportunity with LU students and had a unique experience in the scheme. The fruitful school life has let me stand out from the candidates who also fighting for a spot in degree courses.
I’m grateful to be in LIFE and meet great people here.”