Research Focus
Sports biomechanicals interact with humans-equipment. Including:
- (b) Biomechanical analysis of motor expression and motor damage;
- The interaction of human beings with sports equipment;
- Invisible motor learning and dynamic balance;
- Active health promotion;
- Smart wearable technology applications in sports.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 4 years (48 months). Only 1 recruits.
Tuition fees and scholarships
Depending on the student ’ s condition and background, the following forms of access may be available, with the final outcome dependent on a comprehensive review.
| Type of funding | Years of funding | Local students | Non-local students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full UGC-funded studentship (full funding) | Full journey (usually 4 years) | Monthly allowance of approximately HK$ 19,000; full government exemption for tuition fees; actual net income of approximately HK$ 19,000/month, HK$ 228,000/ year | Monthly allowance approximately HK$19,000;school fees HK$47,000/ per year, to be paid out of the allowance; actual net income after school fees is approximately HK$15,000Month, HK$181,000Year |
| Partial support | 1–2 years, no funding for remaining years | Monthly allowance of approximately HK$ 19,000 for a financial period and exemption for tuition fees; no monthly allowance for a non-contributory period, which is still borne by the Government and is self-supporting | Net income after deducting tuition fees during the funded period is approximately HK$ 15,000/ month; no monthly allowance for unfunded periods. Tuition fees are based on the self-funded rate HK$ 94,000/ year, both subsistence and tuition fees are self-financed |
| Self-funded (self-funded) | Full | Monthly allowance; tuition fees HK$ 94,000/ year, fully self-paid. The local student fee exemption applies only to UGC-funded courses | No monthly allowance; tuition fees HK$ 94,000/ year, fully self-paid |
| HKPFS (Hong Kong Doctoral Fellowship) | Year 4 | Monthly allowance HK$ 28,400; full and separate coverage of tuition fees; annual HK$ 14,200 conference travel; 4 total HK$ 20,000 research funding; first year guaranteed accommodation | The criteria for funding are the same as for local students. |
Note: studentship allowance is the monthly amount of the tax; pre-candity is HK$ 18,930, which rises to HK$ 19,460 upon recognition of eligibility, and is taken as approximately HK$ 19,000. Tuition figures are AY 2026/ 27. HKPFS is highly competitive and requires a separate application through the RGC.
Suitable Academic Backgrounds
Physical science, physical rehabilitation, biomechanical engineering, physical education, physical training, rehabilitation therapy, cognitive science, psychology, electronic information engineering, computer science
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: bachelor’s/master’s degree in research thinking and practical/research experience related to training/exercise intervention. For example, students with a biomechanical or biomedical engineering background. Such students need data collection and processing experience with solid traditional biomechanical equipment (e.g., radio stations, motion capture systems, etc.) or smart wear equipment (sensors, IMU, etc.). For example, students with motor psychology or cognitive science background. For such students, the experience associated with inner mobility learning and control (dual-tasking or EEG applications) will be added.
- Accomplishment requirements: required to be ahead10% or first degree degree with honour;
- Language requirements: TOEFL: 79 (reading, hearing, speaking 18, writing 19); or IELTS: 6.5 (no component below 5.5); An exemption from the application for a degree taught in English in an English-speaking country;
- Recommendations: Provide 2 for academic references.
- Priority: Internationalized learning or exchange experience and good personal qualities, as well as excellent interview performance.
Application Materials
General application:
- English report card;
- Undergraduate, master’s degree;
- Undergraduate, master’s degree;
- Research programmes;
- Publications and other supporting documents, if any;
- 2An academic letter of recommendation;
- Non-English material requires official English translation. China’s Mainland also needs to be provided with:
- Electronic registration form for diplomas in the Ministry of Education;
- Online validation report of the Ministry of Education ’ s academic books;
- Online validation report on Chinese higher education degrees;
- Report on the validation of the performance of Chinese students in higher education (CHSI) etc. For continental applicants with overseas qualifications:
- (c) Certificate of recognition of overseas degrees (accreditation of foreign degrees).
Application Period
Autumn admission. Application time: 9 1 - 1 12 (application is recommended to be submitted by mid-day 11).
Application Process
From this date until the end of 10 the applicant will submit a curriculum vitae in English and related materials, and we will conduct an initial assessment 11 that will invite the primary screener to interview potential mentors 12 and that will require the official submission of the application 12 to the following year 1 by the College Admission Board for the following year 2–3
Autumn: 12 1
Tuition and Living Costs
Living costs
The RMB 10,000/ month and other living expenses 7,000–8,000/ month; the sum of the RMB 200,000/ month or more, depending on individual circumstances.
Career Prospects
The Hong Kong Baptist University (HKVO) campaign and health science Ph.D. graduates have a wide employment prospects and overall pay levels are competitive. The average monthly entry pay ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 Hong Kong dollars, in which the academic doctorate is about 30,000–40,000 and the industrial and government positions can reach 40,000–50,000, with a significant increase in space as experience increases.
With the promotion of Hong Kong’s “Five” sport policy and the launching of the Enlightenment Sports Park, there is a strong demand for sports science and a positive trend. In terms of career choices, doctoral graduates mainly go to the following areas:
- Academia and the field of research: Physics, Biomechanicals and Health Promotion Research with a focus on physicals, biomechanicals and health, after having held a post or doctoral post at a university.
There has been an increase in scientific cooperation in the Bay of Hong Kong, which also provides opportunities for joint topics and teaching. - Administration of the sports industry: participation in professional clubs, sports science and technology companies or gymnasium chains, as sports performance consultants or industrial operators, and participation in sports science training and competition organizations.
- Public Health and Policy: Serving in the Government ’ s health sector or non-governmental organizations, formulating health policies, promoting community sports interventions, addressing public health issues such as chronic disease prevention and control. - Sports science and technology and data analysis: through wearable equipment and AI technology, they are engaged in sports big data mining, development of smart training programmes for elite sports and public health management, which are emerging areas of high growth.
