STUDENT HANDBOOK

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1 STUDENT HANDBOOK

2 WELCOME MESSAGE Welcome to the scientific study of exercise, skill learning and physical activity, and congratulations on being part of an exclusive undergraduate cohort! The BSc (Exercise & Health) programme is operated by the Institute of Human Performance (IHP), which brings together academics and practitioners to best deliver a range of sport, Exercise & Health related activities for the University and its wider community. The structure of the IHP means that our research driven curriculum is heavily supplemented by hands-on laboratory- and field- ν ϳζ ιί Σ ν FϢιχ ιϊι χ H ν links with highly regarded private and public sector organizations provide high-quality internship experiences, which allow you to meet future employers. The BSc (Exercise & Health) ιϊͽι ΜνΪ ιχί ϢΜ χ ν ϢΜΜϴ ϮΊχ χ ΕΣΊϭ ινίχθ ν Major/Minor platform allowing you to supplement and/or diversify your study. This student handbook is designed to provide you with some necessary information about the BSc (Exercise & Health) programme you have embarked upon and guide you to other useful resources and points of contact. General undergraduate information can be found on The University of Hong ΪΣͽ ν Α ΊΣͽ Σ ισίσͽ ζ ͽ ν This handbook is a guide and does not have all the answers, but we pride ourselves on being a boutique and personable programme if you have a question, do not be afraid to ask (Ϯ ΜΜ χ ΜΜ ϴΪϢ ΪϮ Μ χ ι). We very much hope you enjoy the BSc (Exercise & Health) and The University of Hong Kong learning experience! 2 P a g e

3 STUDENT HANDBOOK CONTENTS PAGE PROGRAMME AIMS PROGRAMME CURRICULUM PROGRAMME OVERVIEW ASSESSMENT GRADING, GENERIC GRADING CRITERIA AND HONOURS CLASSIFICATION PROGRAMME TIMETABLE ATTENDANCE, ABSENCE AND EXPECTATIONS COURSE ENROLLMENT COMMUNICATION STUDY HINTS GENERAL INFORMATION DATES OF SEMESTERS USEFUL CONTACTS APPENDIX P a g e

4 PROGRAMME AIMS The BSc (Exercise & Health) is a programme dedicated to the scientific study of exercise, skill learning and physical activity. You will gain a scientific understanding of how the body works and responds to exercise; the health benefits of exercise; how exercise can be prescribed, promoted and measured; how movements are controlled and learned; and of why our skills sometimes fail us. But more than that, the programme is designed to meet the UΣΊϭ ινίχθ ν educational aims ( by delivering the following learning outcomes. The University of Hong Kong s Educational!ims To enable our students to develop their capabilities in: BSc (Exercise & Health) Programme Learning Outcomes To enable our students to: Pursuit of academic / Apply theoretical knowledge to practice and real life professional excellence, critical situations, demonstrating an awareness of the intellectual enquiry and life- limitations of existing theories and practices in Exercise long learning & Health. Apply rigorous analysis of health and exercise data, drawing appropriate conclusions. Apply multiple learning strategies in Exercise & Health. Tackling novel situations and ill - defined problems Identify and apply alternate solutions to unique problems in exercise and heath. Think creatively and laterally to generate innovative and effective solutions to Exercise & Health problems. Critical self-reflection, greater Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of understanding of others, and personal health and fitness. upholding personal and Demonstrate an appreciation of commonalities and professional ethics differences amongst clients, being responsive to their individual needs and preferences. 4 P a g e

5 The University of Hong Kong s Educational Aims To enable our students to develop their capabilities in: BSc (Exercise & Health) Programme Learning Outcomes To enable our students to: Intercultural understanding and Demonstrate an awareness of ethical practices and global citizenship procedures and respect for human rights. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and integrity for establishing relationships with clients of diverse cultures. Communication and collaboration Interact ethically with clients and colleagues. Communicate concisely and effectively when presenting ideas, concepts and solutions to both technical and non - technical audiences. Present and interpret data using a range of technologies to both scientific and non - scientific audiences. Leadership and advocacy for Act as an advocate for the profession and the public the improvement of the human interest in Exercise & Health situations. condition Participate in the generation, interpretation, application and dissemination of important advances in Exercise & Health knowledge. 5 P a g e

6 PROGRAMME CURRICULUM Α (Eϳ ι Ίν & H Μχ ) ϢιιΊ ϢΜϢ ΣΪι ΜΜϴ ι θϣίι ν 4 ϴ ιν Ϊ νχϣ ϴ Σ Ϊι ι χϊ ͽι Ϣ χ ϴΪϢ Σ χϊ νϣ νν ϢΜΜϴ ΪζΜ χ ΊΣΊϢ Ϊ 240 ι Ίχν* ΪζιΊνΊΣͽ 1 90 ι Ίχν** ΊΣ (Eϳ ι Ίν & H Μχ ) ΪϢιν ν 18 ι Ίχν ΊΣ Μ ΣͽϢ ͽ Σ Σ Σχ ΪϢιν ν 36 ι Ίχν ΊΣ ΪΪΣ Ϊι ϢιιΊ ϢΜϢ ΪϢιν ν [ χχζ // ΪΪΣ Ϊι ΙϢ Ι/\ 96 ι Ίχν ΊΣ Μ χίϭ ΪϢιν ν*** * χϣ Σχν ι ΜΜΪϮ χϊ χ Ι ΊχΊΪΣ Μ ι Ίχν Ϣζ χϊ 6 ι Ίχν ζ ι ν νχ ι Σ ͽι Ϣ χ ϮΊχ χϊχ Μ Ϊ 288 ι Ίχν ** 6 ι Ίχν = νχϣ Σχ ϮΪιΙΜΪ ΪϢιν ΊΣ ΜϢ ΊΣͽ νχϣ Σχ-χ ι -χϊ- ΪΣχ χ ι ΊΣͽ ι ν ι ΊΣͽ Σ ϮιΊχΊΣͽ ννίͽσ Σχν *** Students may take up more than 90 credits of BSc (Exercise & Health) courses, the excess counting as electives FIRST YE!R You will normally take 60 credits, comprising: 12 credits in Introductory Level Core BSc(Exercise & Health) courses 6 credit General University English course 24 credits in Common Core Curriculum courses 18 credits in Free Elective courses SECOND YEAR You will normally take 60 credits, comprising: 12 credits in Introductory Level Core BSc(Exercise & Health) courses 12 credits in Advanced Level Core BSc(Exercise & Health) courses 6 credit English in the Discipline course 12 credits in Common Core Curriculum courses 18 credits in Free Elective courses 1 BSc (Exercise & Health) Programme Regulations can be found at 6 P a g e

7 THIRD YEAR You will normally take 60 credits, comprising: 24 credits in Advanced Level Core BSc(Exercise & Health) courses 6 credits in Advanced Level BSc(Exercise & Health) electives 6 credit Chinese language course 24 credits in Free Elective courses FOURTH YEAR You will normally take 60 credits, comprising: 12 credits in Advanced Level BSc(Exercise & Health) electives 12 credit Dissertation 36 credits in Free Elective courses Advanced Standing Credits Students with GCE A-level or IB Diploma qualifications and at least seven years of secondary education at the time of being admitted to the BSc (Exercise & Health) Programme are eligible to apply for up to 48 credits of advanced standing - 24 credits of Advanced Standing in free electives, and 24 UG5 credits (Chinese 2, Core University English, and 12 credits of Common Core 3 ). Advance standing credits would have been stipulated in your admission letter. The Registry maintains that it is the stud Σχ ν ι νζϊσνί ΊΜΊχϴ χϊ Ϣι χ Μϴ ι ζϊιχ χ Ίι ν ΪΣ ιθ Ϣ χίϊσ θϣ ΜΊ Ί χίϊσν (Ί at least 7 years) during the admission process in order to be awarded Advanced Standing Credits. Students with Advanced Standing Credits may aim to complete the requirements for graduation sooner than 4 years, subject to appropriate academic advising. But remember if you would like to take up a second major, you are allowed to over-credit by up to 288 credits; 48 credits more than required for graduation. 2 Provided you have studied the Chinese language during your secondary education or have attained the requisite level of competence in the Chinese language to take CEDU9006. If you have not studied the Chinese language during your secondary education or you have not attained the requisite level of competence in the Chinese language to take CEDU9006 you may apply for exemption and take a credit-bearing Cantonese or Putonghua language course offered by the School of Chinese (especially for international and exchange students) or take an elective in lieu. 3 Provided that you take one Common Core in each Area of Inquiry 7 P a g e

8 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW 4 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Semester 1 st 2 nd 1 st 2 nd 1 st 2 nd 1 st 2 nd Total Credits BSc(Exercise & Health) courses: 6 - credits unless specified Introductory Level Core Courses Advanced Level Core Courses Advanced Level Disciplinary Electives Foundations of Exercise Science Physical Activity and Health Kinetic Anatomy Fundamentals of Motor Control and Learning Physiology for Human Movement Sport and Exercise Psychology Exercise Physiology Research Design and Analysis for Exercise & Health Measurement of Physical Activity Exercise Prescription and Training 24 Dissertation (12 credits) Total Credits University Requirements (credits) Common Core General University English 6 6 English in the Discipline 6 6 Chinese Language 6 6 Free Electives Total Credits Semester Total 4 More curriculum information, including course outlines, Internship opportunities and the Dissertation Handbook can be found at 8 P a g e

9 ASSESSMENT Students will be assessed continuously throughout their studies by diverse forms of assessment, including written papers, oral presentations, short answer questions, MCQs, laboratory reports, case studies, practical presentations and journal reports. Any work submitted for assessment must be the work of the student who submits it, prepared specifically for the purpose. Submission of the Same Work More Than Once Submitting an exact copy or significant portions of another assignment you have done for a different course without stating clearly that some of it has formed part of another assignment is not acceptable and may result in a Fail grade. Plagiarism PlagiaιΊν Ίν ΊΣ ν χ ϢΣ ΙΣΪϮΜ ͽ Ϣν ν ΪΣ ν ΪϮΣ Ϊ ϮΪιΙ Ϊ ΣΪχ ι ζ ινϊσ Ϯ χ ι Ϊι ΣΪχ νϣ ϮΪιΙ ν Σ ζϣ ΜΊν Α Ίν ΊΣ ΜϢ ν ζϣ ΜΊν ΪΪΙν Σ ΖΪϢιΣ Μ ιχί Μ ν materials on websites, unpublished lecture notes, textbooks, teaching materials of other teachers and any work of other students. You are expected to read books, journal articles and websites on relevant topics, and to view other audio-visual materials but if you wish to mention any ideas that you find in a book/journal/website, you must provide references (see ι Σ ν below). Examples of plagiarism include: - V ι χί ( ϳ χ) ΪζϴΊΣͽ Ϊ ΣΪχ ι ν ϮΪιΙ ϮΊχ ΪϢχ ΙΣΪϮΜ ͽ Σχ - CΜΪν ζ ι ζ ι νίσͽ Ϊ ΣΪχ ι ν ϮΪιΙ ϴ νίζμθ ΣͽΊΣͽ Ϯ ϮΪι ν Ϊι Μχ ιίσͽ χ Ϊι ι Ϊ presentation, without acknowledgement. - Unacknowledged θϣϊχ χίϊσ Ϊ ζ ι ν ν ιϊ ΣΪχ ι ν ϮΪιΙ - D ΜΊ ι χ Σ χ ΊΜ ζι ν Σχ χίϊσ Ϊ ΣΪχ ι ν ΪΣ ζχ ν ΪΣ ν ΪϮΣ Plagiarism is a serious matter. An online system Turnitin is used by the university to assess the ΪιΊͽΊΣ ΜΊχϴ Ϊ νχϣ Σχν ϮιΊχχ Σ ϮΪιΙ ΧΪϢι ννίͽσ Σχν ϮΊΜΜ ΣΪι ΜΜϴ νϣ Ίχχ χ ιϊϣͽ ΑϢιΣΊχΊΣ and those judged to be the product of plagiarism will receive a Fail grade. The students concerned may, as determined by the Chief Eϳ ΊΣ ι ι ζϊιχ χϊ χ ΕΣΊϭ ινίχθ ν DΊν ΊζΜΊΣ ιθ ΪΊχχ who may impose further penalties, including withdrawal from academic or other University privilege, suspension, or expulsion. We reserve the right to orally examine any student on a submitted written assignment if we suspect there may have been plagiarism. Collusion will be treated similarly. Collusion refers to the conscious collaboration, without official approval, between two or more students in the preparation and production of work which is ultimately submitted by each in an identical or substantially similar form. 9 P a g e

10 You will attend a compulsory hands-on library workshop about plagiarism and copyright issues in the first semester. If you are still unsure of any aspects of the preparation and presentation of assignments, ask your Course Coordinators for guidance as early as possible. You are also strongly advised to read the ΪΪΙΜ χν Ρ χ Ίν Μ ͽί ιίν ( χχζ //ϮϮϮ ΙϢ Ι/ζΜ ͽί ιίν) Σ Μ ͽί ιίν Σ HΪϮ χϊ!ϭϊί χ ( χχζ // ΙϢ Ι/plagiarism/). Misconduct during an Invigilated Examination This is again a serious matter. Misconduct during an invigilated examination may result in an automatic Fail grade for the course and possible higher penalties, as determined by the University Disciplinary Committee. Examples of misconduct during an invigilated examination include: - Communicating with or copying from any other student during an invigilated examination. - Communicating during an invigilated examination with any person other than a properly authorised invigilator or another authorised member of staff. - Introducing any written or printed material into the room where the invigilated examination is taking place unless expressly permitted by the Course Coordinator. - Introducing any electronically stored information into the room where the invigilated examination is taking place unless expressly permitted by the Course Coordinator. - Gaining access to unauthorised material during or before the examination. References The American Psychological Association (APA) style of referencing should be used for all assignments unless your lecturer specifies another style. Ideas or words from other sources in the text of your assignment should be referred to as follows: [Note the use of quotation marks when exact phrases or sentences are cited.] - According to Pinker (1994), six-year-old children have a vocabulary of approximately 13,000 words. - ͱ νχ ιν (1992) ϴζΪχ νίϲ χ χ ΊνιϢζχΊΪΣ Ϊ χ ϢχΪ χί Ίχϴ Ϊ νιίμμ under pressure ϮΊΜΜ Μ νν ΜΊΙ Μϴ Ί χ νιίμμ ν Σ Μ ισ ΊζΜΊ ΊχΜϴ (p. 354). Then for each of the references in the text, you should give the source in your References section. [Note that the book or journal name is italicized.] 10 P a g e

11 Pinker, S. (1994). The language instinct. London: Penguin. Masters, R. S. W. (1992). Knowledge, (k)nerves and know-how: the role of explicit versus implicit knowledge in the breakdown of a complex motor skill under pressure. British Journal of Psychology, 83, These are only two examples. Check one of the many guides on the internet to see the APA referencing style for other sources such as book chapters, edited books, multiple authors, websites etc. You may also find relevant information from the HKU library website ( Submission of Assignments Students should follow ΜΪν Μϴ χ Ίι ΪϢιν ΪΪι ΊΣ χϊι ν instructions for submission of assignments. A signed Assignment Cover Sheet (see Page 26) must be attached to all assignments. ΑΪ ΊΜΊχ χ ΜΊΣ ιιίσͽ ΪΣΜϴ χ νχϣ Σχ ΣϢ ι ν ΪϢΜ ν ΪϮΣ ΪΣ χ ννίͽσ Σχ manuscript. Penalties for Late Submission of Assignments In order to be fair to students who have submitted their assignments on time and to encourage effective time-management skills, late submission of assignments without prior approval will normally receive the following penalties: - Up to 3 days late: 10% penalty per day late will be deducted from the mark the assignment would have otherwise received; - More than 3 days late: The assignment will receive a Fail grade Deferral of Assignment Submission If you are experiencing problems in completing an assignment, please contact your Course Coordinator. If, for some very serious reason, you believe you will not be able to submit an assignment on time, you must apply for a deferment. The application (see Page 27) should be submitted to the Course Coordinator directly for processing, and the application and decision copied to the Programme Secretary (Cindy Chan: chansf@hku.hk) and the Programme Director (Catherine Capio: ccapio@hku.hk) for reference. This request should be made at least one week before the assignment deadline. 11 P a g e

12 Applications would normally be granted under the following circumstances, if substantiated by appropriate evidence (e.g., Ϊ χϊι ν ιχί Ί χ ): - medical reasons, - childbirth, - marriage, - death in family, - unexpected personal or work related crisis, - similar serious reasons considered acceptable by the Course Coordinator Failure of a Course If you fail in a course, you normally have to undergo re-assessment/re-examination, or re-submit failed coursework, or retake the failed course. Please refer to the BSc (Exercise & Health) Regulations for details: Discontinuation Please refer to the BSc (Exercise & Health) Regulations for details: Checking of Assessment Results of Taught Courses Examination results are determined by the Board of Examiners. While there shall be no appeal against the results of examinations and all other forms of assessment, students may request checking of assessment results on grounds of procedural irregularities (e.g., mathematical miscalculation). Any requests to re-assess or re-mark a submitted assignment/thesis/report will normally be automatically refused. Please refer to for details. 12 P a g e

13 GRADING, GENERIC GRADING CRITERIA AND HONOURS CLASSIFICATION Grade Standard GPA point Class of honours 5 CGPA range General Expectations A+ Excellent 4.3 First class Excellent: Demonstrates both qualities of originality in approach and argument and an A 4.0 excellent understanding of exercise science issues (e.g., over 80% of answers are correct); creative or A- 3.7 exceptionally insightful, fluently expressed, founded on careful and critical reading and evaluation of relevant materials, and demonstrating independent judgment. B+ Good 3.3 Second class Good to Very Good: A good to very good grasp of exercise science concepts (e.g., 70%-79% correct B 3.0 Division one answers), with evidence of reading and critical evaluation of relevant materials. Generally persuasive analysis and synthesis of ideas or critical interpretation of the texts/issues/data. B- 2.7 Division two Average Competent Answer: an average, competent answer that has identified the major issues and shows a good grasp of exercise science concepts should be awarded a B-. C+ Satisfactory 2.3 Third class Satisfactory: Broadly identifies the major issues and displays a basic understanding of the relevant C 2.0 exercise science concepts, but contains errors (e.g., 60%-69% correct answers); shows weak critical C- 1.7 evaluation, or is vague or confused on an issue, or in applying the exercise science concepts to the facts. D+ 1.3 Pass Pass: The answer demonstrates minimal D 1.0 knowledge of exercise science concepts (e.g., 50%- 59% correct answers) or critical interpretation of the texts/issues/data. The issues are generally incompletely or unclearly perceived and analyzed, with little evidence of relevant reading. F 0 Fail: The answer fails to identify major issues (e.g., less than 50% correct answers); serious mistakes in interpreting exercise science concepts or analyzing exercise science texts/issues/data are apparent and the handling of the question is significantly below the standard expected for a Pass grade. 5 Honours Classification: The classification of honours shall be determined by the Board of Examiners in accordance with the Cumulative GPA scores (including failed courses, but not including courses approved by the Senate graded as νν Ϊι F ΊΜ ) Αhe Board of Examiners may, at its absolute discretion and with justification, award a higher class of honours to a candidate deemed to have demonstrated meritorious academic achievement but whose Cumulative GPA falls below the range stipulated of the higher classification by not more than 0.05 Grade Point. 13 P a g e

14 PROGRAMME TIMETABLE SEMESTE R ONE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday EXSC3011 Kenneth Liang Advanced exercise prescription and training EXSC3013 Tanja Sobko Sport and Exercise Nutrition EXSC2003 Glen Joe Exercise physiology EXSC2007 Kenneth Liang Exercise prescription and training EXSC3013 Tanja Sobko Sport and Exercise Nutrition EXSC2001 Thomson Wong Fundamentals of motor control and learning EXSC1001 Catherine Capio Foundations of exercise science EXSC2001 Thomson Wong Fundamentals of motor control and learning EXSC1001 Catherine Capio Foundations of exercise science EXSC2004 Shirley Fong Research design and analysis for Exercise & Health EXSC2004 Shirley Fong Research design and analysis for Exercise & Health EXSC1003 Michael Tse Kinetic anatomy EXSC3006 Derwin Chan Public health promotion of physical activity EXSC1003 Michael Tse Kinetic anatomy EXSC3006 Derwin Chan Public health promotion of physical activity P a g e

15 SEMESTER TWO Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday EXSC1004 Catherine Capio Physiology for human movement EXSC2006 Shirley Fong Measurement of physical activity EXSC3002 Duncan Macfarlane Advanced Exercise Physiology EXSC1004 Catherine Capio Physiology for human movement CEDU9006 Practical Chinese for BSc (E &H) students EXSC2006 Shirley Fong Measurement of physical activity EXSC2002 Derwin Chan Sport and exercise psychology EXSC2002 Derwin Chan Sport and exercise psychology CAES9422 General English for Exercise & Health students EXSC3011 Kenneth Liang Advanced Exercise presc. and training EXSC1002 Tanja Sobko Physical activity & health EXSC3014 Thomson Wong Rehab. Science EXSC1002 Tanja Sobko Physical activity & health EXSC3014 Thomson Wong Rehab. Science 15 P a g e

16 ATTENDANCE, ABSENCE AND EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to attend all classes Application for leave of absence should be sent to the Course Coordinator concerned and the Programme Director in writing, together with any supporting document, at the earliest opportunity. The application form can be downloaded from the Faculty of EducatΊΪΣ ν Ϯ νίχ General r ͽϣμ χίϊσν ͽϊϭ ισίσͽ!χχ Σ Σ Σ ν Σ can be found withίσ χ ΕΣΊϭ ινίχθ ν website: Classroom Etiquette Out of respect to your Course Coordinator and your classmates, please be on time for your teaching sessions. Handheld devices should only be used in connection with course matters; students found texting, ing or surfing irrelevantly must expect to be reprimanded! Please observe room regulations concerning food and drink. Other responsibilities - Participate fully in discussions and all class activities -!νι Ί ϴΪϢ ΪΣ χ ϢΣ ινχ Σ - Come prepared for the scheduled activity (e.g., dress appropriately) - Submit all assignments and other coursework by the due dates - Do your best! 16 P a g e

17 COURSE ENROLLMENT You can preview the courses available and select the courses through the Student Information System (SIS). There is an opportunity to adjust your choices during the add / drop period at the start of each semester. Detailed procedures are provided on course selection and enrollment through SIS. You can also refer to the Academic Advising Office website: If you have difficulties with on-line registration please contact Cindy Chan (chansf@hku.hk). Studying a Second Major or Minor Α ΕΣΊϭ ινίχθ Ϊ HΪΣͽ ΪΣͽ ν Σ Ϯ ϢΣ ιͽι Ϣ χ ϢιιΊ ϢΜϢ ζιϊϭί ν Μ ϳΊ ΊΜΊχϴ Ϊι νχϣ Σχν χϊ design their own combination of disciplinary majors, minors and electives under proper academic advising. This platform allows you to supplement your BSc (Exercise & Health) study by enrolling onto related programmes of study (e.g., Food and Nutritional Science, Psychology, Geography) and/or diversify your knowledge base by exploring a second area of interest. Please refer to the Academic Advising Office website for details and a full list of Second Major and Minor options: Common Core Curriculum The Common Core Curriculum is the centrepiece of the undergraduate curriculum. It provides the Ι ϴ ΪΪΣ Μ ισίσͽ ϳζ ιί Σ Ϊι ΜΜ H Ε νχϣ Σχν Σ Ίχ νχίϣμ χ ν νχϣ Σχν ΊΣχ ΜΜ χϣ Μ curiosity to explore issues of profound significance to humankind. Please refer to the Common Core Curriculum website for details: 17 P a g e

18 COMMUNICATION Important announcements and notices from the BSc (Exercise & Health) Programme and the IHP will be ed to your HKU account. Check your s regularly to ensure that you are kept informed of the notices. If you are using a personal account, you are strongly advised χϊ χίϭ χ χ E ΊΜ ΪιϮ ι ΊΣͽ ϢΣ χίϊσ χϊ ΪιϮ ι ΜΜ ΊΜs sent to your HKU account to your personal account. Urgent announcements will also be sent to you by SMS. The primary mode of communication with Course Coordinators is face-to-face contact during lectures, labs and workshops, which is one of the reasons why punctual and regular class attendance is highly recommended. All BSc (Exercise & Health) courses will also use the Learning Management System Moodle for online resource management and communication. Ensure that you log on to your Moodle and regularly check for any updates and course announcements. Nevertheless, Course Coordinators are always contactable via but allow at least 3 working days for a reply. Evaluating the Programme We value your ideas on the programme. Feedback from students in the past has led to some significant improvements. There are some official channels, described below, but always feel free to contact the Programme Director, Catherine Capio (ccapio@hku.hk) directly. Student Evaluation of Teaching and Learning For every course, you will be asked to provide feedback about the effectiveness of the course and of the teacher. Please take your time when evaluating a course. Try to be constructive in your feedback. If you feel that any part of the course has particular weaknesses, suggest ways in which they can be remedied. IMPORTANT: If a major problem arises in a course, mention it to the lecturer or Programme Director immediately. Don t wait until the evaluation is carried out. Staff-Student Consultation Each year group should elect two students to represent the cohort 6. Student representatives for each year group will periodically be invited to attend the BSc (Exercise & Health) Programme Committee meeting, along with the Programme Director and other staff members. This will be a forum for discussion of problems, successes and future plans concerning the programme. Pressing concerns or problems raised by the year group should be communicated directly by student representatives to the Programme Director. 6 Elected representatives should let themselves be known to Cindy Chan (chansf@hku.hk) 18 P a g e

19 HKU Student Learning Experience Questionnaire (SLEQ) First, Second, and Final Year Surveys This institutional level survey aims to collect data about the learning experiences of the first, second, and final year students in the university in terms of your perceptions towards the academic activities of the BSc (Exercise & Health) curriculum, and your overall university experience at HKU. Your feedback will help us to provide a better learning environment for all students and shape the future curriculum. Academic Advising Academic advising is a developmental process in which students are provided with support in clarifying their academic, career and life goals, developing plans to achieve these goals, and evaluating their own progress. During the process, students are empowered to think critically, explore available options and take personal responsibility for decision-making with the guidance of academic advisers. Εν ϢΜ ι νϊϣι ν Σ ΪϢΣ ιϊ χ ΕΣΊϭ ινίχθ ν Ί ϭίνίσͽ website: All year students are assigned an Academic Adviser. For , they are as follows: Year 1: Dr. Derwin Chan (dkcchan@hku.hk) Year 2: Dr. Thomson Wong (wongtwl@hku.hk) Year 3: Dr. Tanja Sobko (tsobko@hku.hk) Year 4: Dr. Shirley Fong (smfong@hku.hk) Year 1 students in particular, are expected to initiate meetings with your academic adviser at least once every semester. Year 2 to 4 students are encouraged to seek meetings with their assigned academic advisers, or consult the Programme Director. 19 P a g e

20 STUDY HINTS Being a university student requires you to play an active role in your own learning. It is an excellent chance for you to develop the skills of problem-solving, reasoning and inquiry. To facilitate this: Get organised: Make a timetable that balances classes, study, leisure and extra-curricular interests, so you can get the most from university life. Space out work on your assignments by doing background reading and initial drafts of the assignment well before the submission date. DΪΣ χ ΜΜΪϮ ϮΪιΙ χϊ ζίμ Ϣζ ν χ Ίν Σ ϭ ιθ νχι νν ϢΜ We will provide you with a schedule of BSc (Exercise & Health) assignment deadlines at the beginning of each semester. Undertake independent learning: Find things out for yourself! DΪΣ χ ι Μϴ χϊϊ Ϣ ΪΣ ϴΪϢι lecturer for handouts. Use the library, the Internet and other resources. Do the recommended background reading and make your own notes. If you are not clear about something, ask! If you χ ΊΣΙ νϊ χ ΊΣͽ Ίν ϮιΪΣͽ Ϊι χ Μ χϣι ι s opinion is mistaken, say so! If you are having problems with an assignment, discuss them with the Course Coordinator. But, dϊσ χ simply ν ϴ ΪΣ χ ΙΣΪϮ Ϯ χ χϊ Ϊ ϴ Α ν ι ϴ Ί ν νϊ ι Σ ϴΪϢ ͽίϭ Σϴ ϭί ͺ 20 P a g e

21 GENERAL INFORMATION Programme Director If you have questions, problems or suggestions relating to the programme, please contact the Programme Director, Catherine Capio Libraries The University of Hong Kong has several state-of-the-art libraries to support your studies. The University of Hong Kong Libraries (HKUL) are now fully automated and utilise some of the latest applications in information technology, such as e-books and e-journals. Library catalogues may be searched via the Internet and various on-line services are available, such as renewal of borrowed items. The ability to search effectively and efficiently for relevant materials is an essential skill. If you ever have any difficulty in using the libraries, please ask the staff for help. Please refer to the HKUL website for details: Information Technology Services The Information Technology Services (ITS) provides comprehensive information technology services with a state-of-the-art IT environment to support teaching, learning and research. ITS facilities include an advanced network, powerful central servers, high-performance computer clusters, cloud computing and distributed PC laboratories, and our services include unified communications, portal services, learning management system Moodle and web-based administrative applications. Please refer to the ITS website for details: University Bookstore Textbooks and books for general reading are available from the University Bookstore As a student, you are entitled to a discount on books purchased at the bookstore. Copyright Infringement Students are reminded that using copyright materials belonging to others is an infringing act. HΪϮ ϭ ι χ ΪζϴιΊͽ χ ι ΊΣ Σ ϳ ζχν ιχ ΊΣ χν Ϊ Ίι ΜΊΣͽ ιϊ ΪζϴιΊͽ χ ΊΣ ιίσͽ Σχ F Ίι ΜΊΣͽ ΊΣ HΪΣͽ ΪΣͽ ΊΣ ΜϢ ν Ίϭ ζι ν ιί ζϣιζϊν s: research, private study, criticism, review or news reporting For research or private study, only a single copy of the copyright work can be made. Fair dealing does not allow teachers to make multiple copies of the copyright works as course materials for their students. It is strictly against the law to copy a whole book or journal, or extensive portions 21 P a g e

22 without the written consent of the publisher, as fair dealing is not to be used to avoid buying the legitimate copies of works for the purpose of saving money. Copying of copyright materials belonging to others outside the above-mentioned purposes or to an extent exceeding that which is reasonable and commensurate with the legitimate purpose for which the copies are made is liable to infringe copyright. Careers Guidance The Career and Placement Section of the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) runs courses on interview techniques, CV writing and other aspects of job applications. Please refer to the CEDARS website for details: Student Welfare The Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) operates Student Development and Counseling and Person Enrichment services. Please refer to the CEDARS website for details: Equal Learning Opportunities Α ΕΣΊϭ ινίχθ ν EθϢ Μ ζζϊιχϣσίχθ ΕΣΊχ ν ϭίνίϊσ Ίν χϊ assist the University in creating an environment which ζιϊϭί ν θϣ ΜΊχϴ Ϊ ΪζζΪιχϢΣΊχϴ Σ Ϯ Ί Ίν ι Ϊ Σϴ Ίν ιίίσ χίϊσ Σ ι νν Σχ Please refer to the Equal Opportunity Units website for details: If you have a disability or financial constraint that has an impact on your studies, the University can assist you in overcoming barriers that prevent you from having a successful university learning experience. Please refer to the CEDARS website for details: 22 P a g e

23 Typhoons and Rainstorms When the red rainstorm warning or typhoon signal number 3 is in force, all classes and examinations will be held as scheduled (unless the University makes an announcement to the contrary). When the black rainstorm warning or typhoon signal number 8 (or a higher number) is in force, the following arrangements will apply: For classes and examinations not yet started If either of the warnings is hoisted or in force at or after 6:00 am If either of the warnings is hoisted or in force at or after 11:00 am If either of the warnings is hoisted or in force at or after 3:00 pm All morning classes and examinations commencing before 2:00 pm will be cancelled automatically. All afternoon classes and examinations commencing at any time from 2:00 pm and before 6:00 pm will be cancelled automatically. All evening classes and examinations commencing from 6:00 pm onward will be cancelled automatically. For classes and examinations already started When typhoon signal number 8 or above is hoisted When the black rainstorm warning is hoisted All classes will be suspended immediately. All examinations to continue until the end of that examination session. All classes and examinations, except those held outdoors, will continue. For outdoor classes and examinations, the responsible staff members on the spot should suspend the activities immediately, ensure that all students are taken to a safe place, and remain there until it is safe for them to return home. 23 P a g e

24 DATES OF SEMESTERS First Day of Teaching Reading/Field Trip Week** First Semester (Tue) (Mon) (Sat) Last Day of Teaching** Revision Period** Assessment Period** First Day of Teaching Class Suspension Period for The Lunar New Year Second Semester (Mon) (Tue) (Mon) (Tue) (Wed) (Mon) (Mon) (Sat) Reading/Field Trip Week** Last Day of Teaching** Revision Period** (Mon) (Sat) (Sat) (Mon) (Sat) Assessment Period** (Mon) (Sat) Optional Summer Semester Teaching and Assessment Period (Mon) (Sat) 24 P a g e

25 USEFUL CONTACTS (Eϳ ι Ίν & H Μχ ) ιϊͽι ι χ ιθ Cindy Chan chansf@hku.hk Tel: (Eϳ ι Ίν & H Μχ ) ιϊͽι DΊι χϊι Σχ ισν Ίζ ιϊͽι ΪΪι ΊΣ χϊι Catherine Capio ccapio@hku.hk! Ί! ϭίνϊι (Χ ι 1) Derwin Chan dkcchan@hku.hk (Eϳ ι Ίν & H Μχ )! ΊννΊΪΣν ΑϢχΪι! Ί! ϭίνϊι (Χ ι 2) Thomson Wong wongtwl@hku.hk (Eϳ ι Ίν & H Μχ ) Ί Eϳ ΊΣ ι! Ί! ϭίνϊι (Χ ι 3) DΊνν ιχ χίϊσ ΪΪι ΊΣ χϊι Tanja Sobko tsobko@hku.hk! Ί! ϭίνϊι (Χ ι 4) Shirley Fong smfong@hku.hk DΊι χϊι ΣνχΊχϢχ Ϊ HϢ Σ ι Ϊι Σ Duncan Macfarlane djmac@hku.hk 25 P a g e

26 Assignment Cover Sheet Student name: Student number: Course code: Course title: Course Coordinator: Assignment title: Due date: Submission date: Submission time: Student Declaration: This assignment is entirely my own work except where I have duly acknowledged other sources in the text and listed those sources at the end of the assignment; I have not previously submitted this work to this University or any other institution for a degree, diploma or other qualification; I understand that I may be orally examined on my submission. Signed: Date: IMPORTANT NOTE: Insert in the page header of every page submitted your student number ONLY

27 Application for Deferral of Assignment Submission Student name: Student number: Course code: Course title: Course Coordinator: Assignment title: Reason for deferral (provide full details): List of attached documents attached: Signed: Date: IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications for Deferral of Assignment Submission should reach your Course Coordinator prior to the submission date. For dissertation deferrals, the application should reach the Programme Director one month prior to the deadline.