The Hongkong Bank Foundation Coach Accreditation Programme (CAP)
The CAP 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 while Level 2 and 3 courses were initiated in January 1992 and January 1994 respectively. Each Level is consisted of four parts (A, B, C & D). Part A is concerned with Sports-General Theory and is conducted by the Coach Education Department on behalf of the HKCC. Part B, C and D consist of Sport-Specific components and are conducted by NSAs with HKSI funding.
- Part A – Sports-General Theory (conducted by Coach Education Department)
- Part B – Sport-Specific Theory (conducted by NSAs with HKSI funding)
- Part C – Sport-Specific Practical (conducted by NSAs with HKSI funding)
- Part D – Sport-Specific coaching experience (conducted by NSAs with HKSI funding)
All Part A courses are conducted in Cantonese while English course could be arranged if sufficient number of participants is met.
New CAP Curriculum
(with effect from 1 April 2006)
| Module | Number of Lecturing Hours | ||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Sports Science 1. Concepts of Fitness 2. Sports Physiology 3. Sports Psychology 4. Sports Biomechancis 5. Sports Nutrition 6. Motor Control & Learning 7. Talent Identification |
15 | 20 | 26 |
| Sports Coaching 8. Planning the Programme 9. The Practice of Coaching 10. Adapted Sports |
6 | 7 | 7 |
| Coaches Management 11. Managing Skills for Coaches 12. Legal Aspect in Sports Coaching |
2 | 2 | 4 |
| Sports Medicine 13. Safety, Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation 14. Doping and Sport |
4 | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 27 | 33 | 45 |
Delivery Mode and Course Fee for Sports-General Theory (Part A) Course
(with effect from 1 April 2006)
| Accreditation Levels | Durations | Course Fee |
| Level 1 | 27 | HKD$900 |
| Level 2 | 33 | HKD$1,300 |
| Level 3 | 45 | HKD$2,100 |
* For the course fee of Sports-Specific (Parts B to D) components, please check with respective NSAs.
Entrance Requirements / Enrollment
- Participants are required to complete the Sports-Specific (Parts B to D) components and to be nominated by NSAs for the Sports-General Theory (Part A) course;
- Participants nominated for Level 2 or Level 3 Sports-General Theory (Part A) course should have successfully completed the previous level which includes Parts A, B, C and D.
- For enrollment, please contact your respective NSAs