The Hongkong Bank Foundation Coaching Accreditation Program

The Hongkong Bank Foundation Coaching Accreditation Program

This Programme is concerned with the development and accreditation of coaches in Hong Kong and operates at three levels. The first Level 1 course was organised in July 1991, Level 2 and 3 courses were initiated in January 1992 and January 1994, respectively. Each Level has four parts (A,B,C&D). Part A is concerned with sports-general theory, while Part B is concerned with sport-specific theory, Part C with sport-specific practical and Part D with sport-specific coaching experience. Part A is conducted by the Coach Education Department (CED) of the Hong Kong Sports Development Board (SDB) on behalf of the Hong Kong Coaching Committee(HKCC). Tutors for Part A are profound professors or experts in their own field of work. Part B, C, and D are conducted by National Sports Associations (NSAs) with funding subvented by the HKCC.

By March 2000, 42 NSAs consisting of 44 disciplines are participating in the Programme and more than 7,500 coaches had attended over 160 Level 1,2 and 3 sports-general theory courses.

Delivery Mode

Course Content

Level 1 - Part A

1. An Overview of Fitness
2. Ways to Improve Fitness
3. Fitness Training I – Practical
4. Human Physiology
5. Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance
6. Biomechanics of Movement
7. The Importance of Food
8. Introduction to Skill Acquisition
9. Introduction to Planning
10. Introduction to Management Skills for Coaches
11. Predisposing factors of Injury
12. Role & Responsibility of the Coach in Doping Control
13. Coaching as a Profession
14. Coaching Effectiveness
15. Introduction to Sports for the Mentally Handicapped
16. Introduction to Sports for the Physically Disabled

Level 2 - Part A

1. Fitness Evaluation and Assessment
2. Fitness Testing – Practical
3. Energy Systems and exercise
4. Physiological Aspects of Training
5. Goal setting Theory in Sport Psychology
6. Arousal Theory in Sport Psychology
7. Concentration & Attention Theory in Sport Psychology
8. Role of Imagery in Sport Psychology
9. Biomechanic Analysis of Movement
10. Weight Management for Athletes
11. Skill Acquisition and Learning Process
12. Assessment, Evaluation and Planning
13. Team Management
14. Legal Aspects of Coaching
15. Care of Lower Limb Injuries
16. Care of Upper Limb Injuries
17. Doping Control System
18. Coaching Young Athletes
19. Coaching Female Athletes
20. Coaching the Mentally Handicapped Athletes
21. Types of Adaptation in Sports for the Physically Disabled

Level 3 - Part A

1. Exercise Prescription
2. Fitness Training II – Practical
3. Physiological Assessment of Athletes – Theory
4. Physiological Assessment of Athletes – Practical
5. Psychology for Optimal Performance
6. Concepts of Biomechanics of Movement
7. Quantitative Movement Analysis
8. The Optimal Training Diet
9. Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
10. Optimising Skill Acquisition
11. Periodization
12. Management of Team Members
13. Immediate Management of Sports Injury
14. Sports Injuries in Selected Group of Population – Children, Female, Elderly
15. Practical Session in Prevention of Injuries
16. Doping Control Procedures
17. Principles and Problems of Coaching