Memorandum of Understanding between the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association and the Education University of Hong Kong
25 Mar 2022
Press Release
24th March 2022
Memorandum of Understanding Signed between The Hong Kong Lacrosse Association and the Education University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Lacrosse Association and the Education University of Hong Kong signed a memorandum of understanding today to provide training courses in sports science and technology to help students fully master the required theory and skills; and provide students with internship and employment opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
The signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding was held today with live broadcast on the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association’s Facebook page. Mr. Raymond Fong, CEO of the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association, Prof Chui Wai Sophia Ha, Lecturer & Programme Leader of BSc(SPSC), Prof Hung Tak Lobo Louie, Senior Lecturer & Associate Head of Department and Prof Choi Yeung Andy Tse, Associate Professor & Acting Head of Department, Department of Health and Physical Education, Education University of Hong Kong have attended.
Mr. Raymond Fong, CEO of the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association, said, ‘It is a great pleasure to partner with The Education University of Hong Kong to provide a curriculum that combines elements of life education, positive education and special education for the students of The Education University of Hong Kong. This course can help students establish positive coaching mindset and master relevant teaching methods, which will be of great benefit to their workplace performance and whole-person development and stand out in the competitive sports industry market.’
He also mentioned applying sports science and technology has become more and more important. Therefore, this program provides study subjects in sports science and technology to help students fully master the required theory and skills, such as human movement analysis, sports skills, sports nutrition, Strength and conditioning training, mobile application programming, web development and big data analysis, etc. These subjects develop students' creativity, critical thinking, adaptability and the spirit of inquiry. It also empowers them to develop positive values for learners with special educational needs and athletic talents. As the society puts more emphasis on the "science-based" coaching method, graduates of this course will have more employment opportunities to improve the professional level and social status of sports coaches.
Prof Choi Yeung Andy Tse, Associate Professor & Acting Head of Department, Department of Health and Physical Education, Education University of Hong Kong said, ‘Today, I am very happy that The Education University of Hong Kong has become a partner of the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association. Hong Kong Lacrosse Association is an organization with potential for development. In just a few years, the Hong Kong Lacrosse Open has developed into an important brand event in Asia. At the same time, we have also noticed that the Hong Kong lacrosse team has been actively participated in different overseas international competitions in recent years; and the accumulated experience of the players can provide us with a lot of scientific research space. We hope to make contribution to the Hong Kong sports and lacrosse team through this Memorandum of Understanding.’
The Education University of Hong Kong's curriculum is closely linked with the "Guangzhou Sports Institute" and the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Physical Education and Development Alliance", providing students with internship and employment opportunities in the Greater Bay Area. This not only complies with the direction of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area issued by the State Council, but also helps the graduates of the program to grasp the historical development opportunities of the Greater Bay Area and meet the needs of the market in the region. The Hong Kong Lacrosse Association hopes to cooperate with the Education University of Hong Kong in two aspects in the future. The first is scientific research. Through scientific training, the strength of the Hong Kong Lacrosse team can be improved, so that the potential of athletes can be brought into full play. Secondly, to introduce the sport of lacrosse, so that more students can learn this sport and have a variety of sports and more choices.
24th March 2022
Memorandum of Understanding Signed between The Hong Kong Lacrosse Association and the Education University of Hong Kong
offer courses and provide students with internship and employment opportunities in the Greater Bay Area
The Hong Kong Lacrosse Association and the Education University of Hong Kong signed a memorandum of understanding today to provide training courses in sports science and technology to help students fully master the required theory and skills; and provide students with internship and employment opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
The signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding was held today with live broadcast on the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association’s Facebook page. Mr. Raymond Fong, CEO of the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association, Prof Chui Wai Sophia Ha, Lecturer & Programme Leader of BSc(SPSC), Prof Hung Tak Lobo Louie, Senior Lecturer & Associate Head of Department and Prof Choi Yeung Andy Tse, Associate Professor & Acting Head of Department, Department of Health and Physical Education, Education University of Hong Kong have attended.
Mr. Raymond Fong, CEO of the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association, said, ‘It is a great pleasure to partner with The Education University of Hong Kong to provide a curriculum that combines elements of life education, positive education and special education for the students of The Education University of Hong Kong. This course can help students establish positive coaching mindset and master relevant teaching methods, which will be of great benefit to their workplace performance and whole-person development and stand out in the competitive sports industry market.’
He also mentioned applying sports science and technology has become more and more important. Therefore, this program provides study subjects in sports science and technology to help students fully master the required theory and skills, such as human movement analysis, sports skills, sports nutrition, Strength and conditioning training, mobile application programming, web development and big data analysis, etc. These subjects develop students' creativity, critical thinking, adaptability and the spirit of inquiry. It also empowers them to develop positive values for learners with special educational needs and athletic talents. As the society puts more emphasis on the "science-based" coaching method, graduates of this course will have more employment opportunities to improve the professional level and social status of sports coaches.
Prof Choi Yeung Andy Tse, Associate Professor & Acting Head of Department, Department of Health and Physical Education, Education University of Hong Kong said, ‘Today, I am very happy that The Education University of Hong Kong has become a partner of the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association. Hong Kong Lacrosse Association is an organization with potential for development. In just a few years, the Hong Kong Lacrosse Open has developed into an important brand event in Asia. At the same time, we have also noticed that the Hong Kong lacrosse team has been actively participated in different overseas international competitions in recent years; and the accumulated experience of the players can provide us with a lot of scientific research space. We hope to make contribution to the Hong Kong sports and lacrosse team through this Memorandum of Understanding.’
The Education University of Hong Kong's curriculum is closely linked with the "Guangzhou Sports Institute" and the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Physical Education and Development Alliance", providing students with internship and employment opportunities in the Greater Bay Area. This not only complies with the direction of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area issued by the State Council, but also helps the graduates of the program to grasp the historical development opportunities of the Greater Bay Area and meet the needs of the market in the region. The Hong Kong Lacrosse Association hopes to cooperate with the Education University of Hong Kong in two aspects in the future. The first is scientific research. Through scientific training, the strength of the Hong Kong Lacrosse team can be improved, so that the potential of athletes can be brought into full play. Secondly, to introduce the sport of lacrosse, so that more students can learn this sport and have a variety of sports and more choices.
