Centre for Continuing Education of MPU Hosts the First "Certificate in Physical Fitness Foundations" Course

To enhance sports knowledge and raise awareness of physical health of the public in Macao, the first "Certificate in Physical Fitness Foundations" course organized by the Centre for Continuing Education (CEC) of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) was successfully concluded in mid-June. Students who met the attendance requirements and passed the examination received certificates jointly issued by the CEC of MPU and the Physical Fitness General Association Macao-China, and the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China, achieving the outcome of "one course, three certificates."

The course was conducted by senior professional instructors, including Hoi Kam Fai, President of the Physical Fitness General Association Macao-China, and Hoi Ka Hei, Master of Science in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health. The curriculum was comprehensively designed to meet the practical needs of sports enthusiasts, covering topics such as physical fitness and wellness; basic sports science; basic exercise physiology; muscular fitness, flexibility, and stretching exercises; cardiorespiratory endurance training; nutrition and health; weight management; and sports safety guidelines. Combining theoretical lectures with practical skills instruction, the course guided students to master scientific training methods, effectively reducing the risk of daily sports injuries and ensuring their safety.

The course opens to a wide range of participants, including physical education teachers, sports coaches, fitness instructors, physiotherapists, and sports-related professionals. Due to the enthusiastic response to the first course, the CEC of MPU will offer the course again in July and October this year. Registration is now open, and the course has been included in the Education and Youth Development Bureau’s (DSEDJ) Continuing Education Development Plan 2026-2029. The CEC also offers professional courses in fields to continuously cultivate comprehensive talents and support the diversified development of Macao society.

"Certificate in Physical Fitness Foundations" course