Sports Skill Class (HMAW 1905)

The provision of Sports Skill Class aims to facilitate students to obtain the basic knowledge, skills and practical experience in a chosen sport, and to develop an interest in sports as a lifelong activity.  It is one of the two categories of “Self-Directed Experience” of HMAW1905 for your wellness and personal enrichment.

Students are encouraged to attend ALL class sessions and MUST complete at least 9 hours in a sports skill class to meet the HMAW1905 course requirements. Most of the classes are designed to suit the needs of participants who may have no prior knowledge or limited experience in the selected sports activities. Classes in a wide range of sports such as combat activities, fitness and wellness activities as well as individual and team sports are offered. Each class has 12 contact hours while each session is 1.5 hours in duration.

SENG and SSCI (HMAW1905A & HMAW1905B) students would have priority in the class allocation in the Fall Term. Students SBM, SHSS and AIS (HMAW1905C, HMAW1905D & HMAW1905E) would be given priority to join sports skill class in the Spring Term.

For the location of various sports facilities, please refer to here. 

01 Registration
02 Notes to Participants
03 Bad Weather Arrangement
Registration
Fall Term 2026-2027

SENG and SSCI (HMAW1905A & HMAW1905B) students would have priority in the class allocation in the Fall Term. Students from SBM, SHSS and AIS (HMAW1905C, HMAW1905D & HMAW1905E) would be given priority to join sports skill class in the Spring Term.

Students are advised to register in a class ONLY when they can attend at least 6 sessions of the selected class.
Enrolment in sports skill classes will be handled through on-line application and add/drop process.

For enquiries about sports skill classes, please contact the Sports Development, DSTO at 2358 8586 or email to sdprogram@ust.hk.
 

Important Dates

A. On-line Application by HMAW1905 Students (14 to 16 September 2026)

Please click here to submit the online application from 14 to 16 September 2026. A special strategy to increase your chance for sports skill class enrolment is to submit up to a maximum of 10 choices that fit your timetable. 

Class allocation will be based on the sequence of random number assigned by computer program. All selected choices (up to 10 choices) of each student will be considered.  Please take the following steps to start your enrollment: 

a. Click "Sports Skill Class (HMAW1905-Recognised)" under "My Studies" in the STUDENT INTRANET; 
b. Choose "Apply for Skill Classes"; 
c. Enter “SK202627” at the “Activity Code”; 
d. Click "Search" under the Class/Event Code to display the full list of class codes and select the class according to your preference. 

Students will be allocated a maximum of ONE sports skill class through the online application.

B. Results of the online application will be announced on Thursday, 17 Sepbember 2026 after 5 pm

Please check the allocation results of sports skill class in Fall Term 2026-27 by following the steps below:

a. Click "Sports Skill Class (HMAW1905-Recognised)" under "My Studies" in the STUDENT INTRANET;
b. Choose "Confirmed Enrollment".

C. On-line ADD/DROP Sports Skill Class (18-20 September 2026)

In case a class is NOT ALLOCATED to you OR you wish to swap your allocated class to those still have available seats, you can perform the online add/drop arrangement from 10:00 am, 18 September (Fri) to 11:59 pm, 20 September (Sun) by following the steps below:

The registration will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

a. Click "Sports Skill Class (HMAW1905-Recognised)" under "My Studies" in the STUDENT INTRANET;
b. Choose "Event Enrollment";
c. Select “Add” if a class is not allocated to you or “Swap” if you wish to swap your allocated class to those still have available seats;
d. Enter "SK202627" at the "Activity code";
e. Click "Search" under the Class/Event Code and then choose to show only events with available seats.
f. Select the class that fits your schedule and Click “Confirm Add” or “Confirm Swap” to confirm your enrolment.

Notes to Participants

 Participants MUST attend the first session to know the important information related to the class (safety measures, adverse weather arrangement and class requirements, etc.).

To avoid interruption and hindering the learning progress, participants should arrive the venue on time. The instructor may turn away participants who are late for more than 10 minutes.

Please present your Student ID card and report to the class instructor for recording attendance at the specified class venue before the starting time of the class. The attendance hours are to be awarded based on attendance AND active participation. Failure to complete the attendance and participation requirements of the class would be taken as not satisfying the course requirements and the related attendance hours will NOT be recognized and recorded.

To check your attendance, please follow the steps below:

1. Click "Sports Skill Class (HMAW1905-recognized)" under My Studies in the STUDENT INTRANET.

2. Click "Progress Enquiry" at the bottom of the page."

Participants should dress in proper sportswear / attire as specified. The class instructor may refuse participants with inappropriate clothing or footwear to attend the class. Non-marking sports shoes should be worn for indoor sports and tennis.

In the first session of each class, participants must inform the class instructor if they have any medical problems that might hinder them from participating in physical activity safely.