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Postgraduate Certificate in Holistic Wellness Management
整體健康管理深造證書

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

Course Code
HS198A
Postgraduate Certificate in Holistic Wellness Management
QF Level: 6 QR Registration No.: 22/000182/L6 QR Registration Validity Period: 01 Mar 2022 - on-going
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Continuing Education Fund

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course
(selected modules only)

Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

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Credit
30
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Next intake(s)
2025
Duration
6 months
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$24,500 per programme
Enquiries
3762 0862
2807 2054
wcayu@hkuspace.hku.hk
How to Apply
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Please contact the email above for enquiry about the next intake. 

How to Apply

Highlights

This unique programme provides advanced knowledge of the contribution of physical activity and intergrative approaches to wellness. It also aims to enhance students understanding of business management skills related to the wellness industry with a focus on the design of relevant and feasible wellness programmes. It is suitable for fitness instructors, personal trainers, exercise and wellness leaders, corporate human resources personnel, community organisation programme directors and other front-line health and fitness professionals seeking to further their knowledge of this area through higher level academic studies.

Programme Details

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to explore the major concepts that underpin the contribution of physical activity and integrative approaches to wellness. Students will appreciate the dimensions of wellness and the composition of integrative health and wellness. Whilst the focus is upon healthy individuals, students will address the wellness needs of specific population groups and those with common disease. They will also understand business management skills related to the wellness industry with a focus upon the design of relevant and feasible wellness programmes.  As such the programme equips students with an understanding of the complex knowledge and practical skills required to develop and manage the delivery of wellness programmes, for individuals and groups, according to their specific needs. It is suitable for fitness instructors, personal trainers, exercise and wellness leaders, corporate human resources personnel, community organisation programme directors and other front-line health and fitness professionals seeking to further their knowledge of this area through higher level academic studies.

Duration of Study

The duration of the programme is 6 months. Classes will normally be conducted on weekdays evening at 7pm with 1-2 classes per week. 

Teaching Mode

The medium of instruction is English. The delivery methods are diverse which include face-to-face lectures, e-learning activities, workshop, tutorial and placement project. 

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. critically discuss the concepts and theories that underpin physical activity, wellness and wellbeing;
  2. review a range of evidence-based integrative health and wellness practices that could be included in a wellness programme;
  3. employ techniques in the development of holistic and integrative wellness programmes;
  4. strategically design a wellness programme and business plan according to the specific needs of an organisation offering wellness programmes.

Assessment

The programme incorporates a wide variety of assessment methods enabling the ways in which student achievement is measured and evaluated to be appropriate to the learning outcomes of each module.  The assessment included written/group assignments and written test and the pass mark is set at 50%.

Award

To complete the programme, students are required to achieve 70% attendance of the programme and pass all the assignments. Upon successful completion, students will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Holistic Wellness Management within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

 

Venue

Modules

Students are expected to incorporate the knowledge gained from all three modules into the completion of a community-based project included in Module 3. The Project provides students with the opportunity to place their acquired theory and knowledge into a relevant and practical context through application in the field.

1. Integrative Health and Wellness

An examination of integrative health and wellness, including the history, philosophies, and methods of prominent integrative therapies. The variety of approaches, major concepts, methodological approaches and theoretical foundations are explored. Perceived differences between, and limitations of, traditional and non-traditional medicine will be identified.  Connections between the mind, body, spirit, and energy in relation to wellbeing and disease. An overview of the scientific evidence for integrative interventions for health promotion, and biological approaches. 

 

2. Physical Activity and Wellness

A discussion of the dimensions of wellness and an holistic approach to health. Current global trends in wellness identifying the scope and development of this growing industry. The impact of physical activity and inactivity on individuals and society together with physical activity trends and strategies as well as the influencing factors of physical activity behaviours. The benefits of physical activity and exercise and the effect that they have on the wellness of individuals and specific population groups are explored. 

 

3. Wellness Programme Business Management

Common business practices in the wellness industry and the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to successfully design, plan, develop, implement, evaluate and manage exercise and wellness programmes. Students will seek to innovatively apply these concepts to a local organisation project in a placement, or professional sharing experience, allowing for the culture and philosophy of the organisation. 

 

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$24,500 per programme

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a related subject, for example sport, exercise, physical activity and health, social sciences, psychology, nursing, physiotherapy or equivalent.
If the bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification, is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency such as:

  1. an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
  2. a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or
  3. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
  4. HKDSE Examination English Language at level 3 or above; or
  5. equivalent qualifications. 

Consideration will also be given to applicants who do not fulfill the academic requirement but possess five years of work experience in a related industry. Such applicants shall have to provide evidence of English proficiency as listed above.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Postgraduate Certificate in Holistic Wellness Management
整體健康管理深造證書
COURSE CODE 41E138291 FEES $24,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3155
Integrative Health and Wellness (Module from Postgraduate Certificate in Holistic Wellness Management)
COURSE CODE 41Z138301 FEES $7,350 ENQUIRY 2587-3155
Physical Activity and Wellness (Module from Postgraduate Certificate in Holistic Wellness Management)
COURSE CODE 41Z13831A FEES $7,350 ENQUIRY 2587-3155
Wellness Programme Business Management (Module from Postgraduate Certificate in Holistic Wellness Management)
COURSE CODE 41Z138328 FEES $9,800 ENQUIRY 2587-3155
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)
Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Postgraduate Certificate in Holistic Wellness Management

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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