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Programme Outline
Sports Social Science, which is the basic element of modern sports science, is a science studying sport phenomenon in the aspect of humanities (including Education, Sociology, Management, History, etc). This subject not only involves the philosophy or values, but also emphasizes its application and its comprehensiveness. It studies issues in the practical fields of sport education, sport management, social sport, Olympic games, etc, provides a theoretical basis for sport strategies, and gives concrete guidelines for implementations of different sport duties.

Mode of Study
Part-time

Normal Duration of Study
3 years

Study Plan:

Year 1 Subjects

Course	Type	Credits
English	Obligatory	8
Specialization of Sports Social Science	Obligatory	8
Sport Management	Obligatory	2
Introduction of Sport	Obligatory	2
Athletics Coaching Theories	Elective	2
Exercise Physiology Theories	Elective	2
Sport Biochemistry Theories	Elective	2
Sport Biomechanics Theories	Elective	2
Sport Education	Elective	2
Sport Psychology Theories	Elective	2

Year 2 Subjects

Course	Type	Credits
Modern Education Theories and Methods	Elective	2
Sport Statistics Theories	Elective	2
Sport Measurement and Evaluation	Elective	1
Sport Races Theories	Elective	1
Sport Research Methods	Elective	1
Medical Supervision of Sport	Elective	1

Year 3 Subjects

Course	Type	Credits
Thesis	Obligatory	--

Remark：

A minimum of 36 credits is required for the completion of the Programme.

Award of Degree
On successful completion of the programme and compliance with all relevant requirements, the candidate will be awarded Master Degree by Beijing Sports University.

Note：

The commencement of this Programme has been approved by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of Macao SAR in 2005 (Despacho do Secretario para os Assuntos Sociais e Cultura n.o 127/2005).