Wellbeing and Health

*Part-time mode is not open for application for 2025/26 intake

Co-ordinator: Dr LEUNG, Nga Man
Email: nmleung@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/ps/?lang=en

An understanding of how humans grow, develop, and learn across the lifespan is essential knowledge for professionals working in the fields of education, psychology, health care, and related areas. The EdD specialization, Developmental and Educational Psychology, provides a platform for advanced study of issues in human development and learning. The specialisation is not only designed to advance the professional knowledge and expertise of students in understanding, facilitating, and enhancing development and learning, but also to prepare students for advanced research related to developmental and educational psychology. There are two key courses that must be taken and two electives that may be chosen to complete a specialisation in Developmental and Educational Psychology. These are listed below.

Specialised Courses

• Developmental Psychology (Theories and Principles)
• Motivation for Learning and Teaching

Elective Courses

• Developmental Psychology – a specific developmental problem (Pre-requisite: Developmental Psychology (Theories and Principles))

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

*Part-time mode is not open for application for 2025/26 intake

Co-ordinator: Dr OR, Pui Lai
Email:  peggyor@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/hpe

The degree of Doctor of Education (EdD) in Health Studies emphasizes the development of advanced competencies in conducting medical and health related research. The programme aims to develop student competencies in formulationg informed decisions and strategies to address management and policy issues in health-related settings, and, by doing so, prepare graduates for leadership roles in health promotion and health care education. Graduates will be able to integrate theory, research and practice in making recommendations in lifestyle changes at the personal and the community level.

Specialised Courses

• Advanced Systematic Review of Health Research
• Advanced Research Methodology for Health
• Ethical issues in Health-related Research and Practice
• Management and Policy in Health

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

*Part-time mode is not open for application for 2025/26 intake

Co-ordinator: Dr LIN, Cong Jason
Email: jclin@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/ie

Education is first and foremost about enabling pupils to live a good life. It is becoming increasingly clear that economic prosperity does not necessarily result in a corresponding increase in people’s subjective well-being. In fact, rapid social changes have presented new challenges to the young in their search for a meaningful and fulfilling life, but at the same time eroded the ability of traditional socialization agents such as the family to help the young to meet these challenges. In response to this, educators are promoting the idea and practice of life education, with a strong emphasis on life’s moral and spiritual dimensions as integral elements of holistic development conducive to a flourishing life. This area of study explores the principles and practices of this rapidly developing field of life and values education.

Specialised Courses

• Research Methods for Life & Values Education
• Life and Values Education in the Holistic Curriculum
• The Teacher As Holistic Educator
• Contemporary Issues in Education from Inter-cultural Perspectives

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

*Part-time mode is not open for application for 2025/26 intake

Co-ordinator: Dr LEUNG, Ka Man
Email: leungkaman@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/hpe

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Physical Education programme is targeted at Physical Education educators and Sports Science professionals in educational settings with keen interests in extending their expertise in Physical Education Teacher Preparation and Sports Science via a broad range of educational contexts through the completion of core EdD modules. The EdD programme in Physical Education will provide a research-based integration of theory and practice between local and international, and will prepare candidates to take the leadership role in physical education and sports science. In addition, the EdD Physical Education and Sports Science programme is also designed with different emphasis for those candidates who want to focus on research in specific subject area. The subjects in physical education include physical education in normal population, special education, and physical activity; the sport sciences include sport biomechanics, sport coaching, sport fitness, sport nutrition, sport physiology, sport psychology, and sport rehabilitation. Coursework encompasses the Sports Science, adapted physical activity and theoretical aspects of teacher education.

Specialised Courses

• Research in Physical Education and Sports Science
• Adapted Physical Activity for Individuals with Disabilities
• Historical Perspectives of Physical Education Curricula
• Contemporary Trends in Physical Education Teacher Education

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.