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The Congress, held every two years, provides an opportunity for delegates from universities and sport organisations throughout the Asia-Pacific region to meet every two years to discuss a common theme and share ideas. The first three Congresses were held at the national universities of physical education in Seoul (in 1996), Moscow (1998) and Beijing (2000).
The theme of this year's Congress is Elite Sport in Higher Education. "We selected this theme because the interface between academics and elite sport is a major issue in universities throughout the world," said Dr Whitby, Director of the University's Centre for Physical Education and Sport. "There is a growing awareness that universities are not just about academics. More and more universities are taking responsibility for assisting top athletes to continue training at the highest level while they study for degrees. This seems to be the right time to look at the issue in Hong Kong."
Participating institutions include the Russian Academy of Physical Education, Korean National University of Physical Education, Beijing University of Physical Education, University of Calgary (Canada) and Loughborough University (UK). Major universities from China including Tsinghua University and Fudan University, and a number of local colleges and universities will also participate. A paper to be presented by Dr Whitby will propose that the Hong Kong Sports Development Board and universities should work together to develop elite athletes in Hong Kong in the future.
The Opening Ceremony, to be held at 0915 on Sunday 16 December, will be officiated by Professor W I R Davies, Vice-Chancellor of the University, and Mr Timothy Fok, President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong.
Members of the press are welcome to attend the Conference. Members interested in attending should contact Ms Eva So at 2817-5457.
The University of Hong Kong to host Asia-Pacific Congress in Sport and Physical education
13 Dec 2001
The University of Hong Kong will host the 4th Asia-Pacific Congress of Sport and Physical Education University Presidents from 15-19 December 2001. The Congress will be organised as part of the University's 90th Anniversary celebrations.
The Congress, held every two years, provides an opportunity for delegates from universities and sport organisations throughout the Asia-Pacific region to meet every two years to discuss a common theme and share ideas. The first three Congresses were held at the national universities of physical education in Seoul (in 1996), Moscow (1998) and Beijing (2000).
The theme of this year's Congress is Elite Sport in Higher Education. "We selected this theme because the interface between academics and elite sport is a major issue in universities throughout the world," said Dr Whitby, Director of the University's Centre for Physical Education and Sport. "There is a growing awareness that universities are not just about academics. More and more universities are taking responsibility for assisting top athletes to continue training at the highest level while they study for degrees. This seems to be the right time to look at the issue in Hong Kong."
Participating institutions include the Russian Academy of Physical Education, Korean National University of Physical Education, Beijing University of Physical Education, University of Calgary (Canada) and Loughborough University (UK). Major universities from China including Tsinghua University and Fudan University, and a number of local colleges and universities will also participate. A paper to be presented by Dr Whitby will propose that the Hong Kong Sports Development Board and universities should work together to develop elite athletes in Hong Kong in the future.
The Opening Ceremony, to be held at 0915 on Sunday 16 December, will be officiated by Professor W I R Davies, Vice-Chancellor of the University, and Mr Timothy Fok, President of the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong.
Members of the press are welcome to attend the Conference. Members interested in attending should contact Ms Eva So at 2817-5457.
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