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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

century. The course will analyse the importance of cross-cultural connections and exchanges
with the missionaries in education, medical service, publication, social welfare, etc. A particular
emphasis will be placed on the impact of the missionaries on Hong Kong society.

GEC 106 Personal Finance and Taxation
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to develop students’ healthy attitude toward money management. This
course provides basic understanding and broad overview of personal finance for students. It
integrates various interdisciplinary areas like finance, accounting, taxation, and human life
cycle to enhance students’ whole-person development. It also introduces various personal
finance practices in Hong Kong. Students will gain knowledge and skills to make wise and
responsible financial decisions throughout their life.

GEC 108 Stress Management and Healthy Lifestyle
1 Term; 3 Credits
In modern societies, individuals often encounter enormous changes as a result of
economic, social and cultural development. Therefore, they may experience high levels of
stress, with negative consequences for their daily lives. The aim of this course is to give
students an understanding of basic theories and concepts relating to stress, together with
information on effective coping strategies. Specifically, the course will equip students with
knowledge of and techniques for stress management to help them cope with changes in their
daily lives. The components of a healthy lifestyle will also be introduced to enhance students’
personal well-being.

GEC 110 Exercise and Wellbeing
1 Term; 3 Credits
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines
healthy as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity." （WHO, 1984）Therefore, we should take a proactive role in
maintaining fitness of our physical body and mentality by making exercise part of our daily life,
keeping a balanced diet as well as learning how to relax after work. This course will introduce
students to basic concepts of human anatomy and exercise, physical fitness evaluation,
nutrition, and stress management. There will also be basic training of using the fitness
equipment in gyms. Students will be guided to develop their individual training programme
according to their own physical fitness and needs.

GEC 112 Basketball and Volleyball
1 Term; 3 Credits
The Chinese women’s national volleyball team has a brilliant record, and the NBA matches
are even more exciting. By studying these two popular sports in the world, students will learn
the basic skills and theoretical knowledge. Through group projects and discussion, students

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