The advanced certificate programme is designed for experienced coaches seeking to deepen their professional knowledge and coaching effectiveness. It focuses on advanced coaching strategies, sports psychology, and contemporary issues in sports coaching, enabling coaches to support athlete development at a higher and more specialised level.
As collaborative partners, CTIHE and SF&OC are dedicated to offering comprehensive support for our students across career planning, further education, and employment. In recent years, we have deepened our partnership to create a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Alongside co-organising sports coaching courses, we regularly host thematic seminars, arrange industry visits and professional internships, and facilitate exchange activities. These initiatives are designed to broaden students' horizons, help them realise their full potential, and build a strong foundation for their future endeavours.
WhatsAppGraduates will be awarded the 'Certificate in Advanced Sports Coaching Course', which is equivalent to Level 3 Accredited Coach (Sports-General Theory part).
Programme Contents
This programme is a Level 3 Sports-General Theory Coach Accreditation Programme jointly organised by the CTIHE and the SF&OC, in a bid to enhance the quality and recognition of sports coach education programmes. This half-year course consists of 7 modules and a 34-hour practicum.
Programme Features
Featured Modules
| Topics | Assessment |
| 1. Exercise Physiology | Continuous assessments, tests, and coaching practicum assessment |
| 2. Sports Injuries and Treatment | |
| 3. Sports Psychology for High Performance | |
| 4. Training Principles | |
| 5. Sports Coaching Pedagogy | |
| 6. Contemporary Issues in Sports Coaching | |
| 7. Practicum |
Programme Consultant
Medium of Instruction
Assessment & Certification
Articulation Path
This programme lays a solid foundation for students' continuous education and career development in the sports coaching profession. Graduates may choose the following pathways for further development:
Career Prospects
Advanced Certificate graduates will possess a deeper theoretical foundation and practical application skills, enabling them to independently undertake coaching and management duties.Career directions include:
Part Time
Face to face
November 2026
6 Months
Note:
#Admission Panel is formed by the representatives of CTIHE and SF&OC which handles the applications without a NSA's nomination.
HKCT has dedicated resources to building various indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including a fitness room with professional fitness training equipment, a mirrored Dancing & Fitness Studio and a standard basketball court. Students studying sports-related programmes can improve their athletic performance and train to become professional fitness coaches. These recreation and sports facilities are also open to the general student body to encourage them to maintain their physical and mental health, and to strengthen their sense of belonging.
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Hong Kong Centre for Olympic Studies (the Centre) at HKCT Academic Pavilion (Library) and becomes the only higher education institution in Hong Kong listed in the Academic Olympic Studies and Research Centres in the world. The Centre provides an extensive collection of books, journals, and magazines on the Olympics and sports. Also, the Centre holds exhibitions and activities periodically, which is aimed at raising teachers’ and students' awareness of Olympism and enriching students' knowledge of the sports industry.
$8,000
Students may apply for scholarships or bursaries:
• Scholarships are primarily assessed based on academic performance.
• Bursaries are primarily awarded based on financial need.
