Curso de Mestrado em Desporto e Educação Física (Aplicável que ingressem a partir de 2023/2024 (inclusive))
| Awarding Institution | Macao Polytechnic University |
|---|---|
| Host Academic Unit | Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports |
| Partner Teaching Academic Unit(s) (if any) | - |
| Programme Registration Code | UP-N05-M14-1923A-37 |
| University Programme Code | MSPTM |
| Final Award (FHEQ Level of Study) | Level 7 |
| Number of Credits Required for Graduation | 30 |
| Normal Period of Study | 2 years |
| Medium of Instruction | Chinese |
| Specialisation(s) | - |
| Professional Accreditation | - |
| Partner Teaching Institution(s) (if any) | - |
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
This programme aims to cultivate elite professionals in Sports and Physical Education, cultivating students' humanistic quality, international perspective, ethics, and the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge into practical work. Graduates will be competent to work independently in occupations related with physical education and sports training.
PROGRAMME INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PILOS)
Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this programme, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of:
| PILO-1. | Systematic knowledge of current physical education in schools. |
| PILO-2. | Advanced theoretical knowledge and the latest skills/techniques of sports training. |
| PILO-3. | Comprehensive knowledge of kinesiological basis of exercise adaptation. |
| PILO-4. | Latest theories and practices of sports management. |
| PILO-5. | Knowledge and application of research skills for a scientific research career. |
Skills and Attributes
On completion of this programme, students will be able to:
| PILO-6. | Deal with issues of physical education by novel and active teaching skills. |
| PILO-7. | Demonstrate and enhance athletic performance and promote fitness for all with a variety of techniques. |
| PILO-8. | Master the administrative skills needed for employment in professional environment. |
| PILO-9. | Tackle research issues of sports scope in the view of correct statistical methods. |
| PILO-10. | Show spirit of sport and inspire the young generation. |
By attaining these PILOs, students will have attained the graduate attributes of the University as demonstrated below:
| Graduate Attributes | PILOs | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| To demonstrate strong academic competence in relevant disciplines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| To think critically and to contribute constructively in teamwork and leadership | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| To communicate effectively both verbally and in writing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| To possess a global vision which enables them to understand issues and problems from different perspectives | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| To articulate effectively in a variety of contexts using knowledge, skills and expertise acquired to serve both the local and international community | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| To have a positive attitude towards society and environment in the development of a fair and caring society | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| To demonstrate a keen interest in and strong capacity for life-long learning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| To practise high standards of ethical behaviour | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
TEACHING AND LEARNING
In this programme, students will work towards attaining the PILOs through the following teaching and learning activities:
| PILOs | Teaching and Learning Activities |
| Knowledge and understanding | 1. Interactive lectures and seminars |
| 2. Assignments and group projects | |
| 3. Independent study | |
| Skills and Attributes | 1. Assignments and Group projects |
| 2. Presentations | |
| 3. Projects |
ASSESSMENT
In this programme, students will receive assessment activities of the following types in order to assess whether they are able to attain the stated PILOs.
| PILOs | Types of Assessment Activities |
| Knowledge and understanding | 1. Examinations |
| 2. Assignments, group reports and class presentations | |
| 3. Class discussions | |
| Skills and Attributes | 1. Assessments, group reports and class discussions |
| 2. Group project reports | |
| 3. Graduate project reports and presentations |
The assessment will be conducted following the University’s Assessment Strategy.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
| Year | Study Focus | Learning Modules | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Type | ||
| 1 | To understand more advanced knowledge of sports and physical education. | SPPE6121 | Advanced Psychology of Sports and Exercise | Compulsory |
| SPPE6122 | Principles of Motor Learning | Compulsory | ||
| SPPE6123 | Special Topics in Current Physical Education in Schools | Compulsory | ||
| SPPE6124 | Assessment and Promotion of Physical Fitness | Compulsory | ||
| SPPE6125 | Methodology of Research in Physical Education | Compulsory | ||
| SPPE6126 | Study of Sports Management | Compulsory | ||
| SPPE6101 | Methods of Coaching | Elective | ||
| SPPE6102 | Design and Practice of Sports Games | Elective | ||
| SPPE6103 | Multivariate Statistical Methods in Sport Science | Elective | ||
| SPPE6104 | Training of Strength and Conditioning | Elective | ||
| SPPE6105 | Exercise and Nutrition | Elective | ||
| SPPE6106 | Monitoring Body Functional Performance of Athletes | Elective | ||
| 2 | To apply theories to practice in the sports environment while completing capstone experience. | SPPE6298 | Project Report | Compulsory |