OUR AIM
"The aim of Village CARE is to improve the health and wellbeing of the HKBU community by providing accessible, evidence-based physical activity and wellness services that support healthy lifestyles, injury prevention and lifelong engagement in active living.
Through personalised assessment, education and ongoing support, the programme seeks to empower students to better understand their health, make informed lifestyle choices and actively participate in maintaining their physical and mental wellbeing.
Village CARE also aims to establish an innovative platform that integrates wellness promotion, digital health technologies and programme evaluation to support continuous service improvement and future development."
OUR VISION
"To become HKBU's leading Physical Activity, Exercise & Wellness Programme by creating a connected, innovative and student-centred environment that empowers individuals to lead healthier, more active lives while contributing to education, service excellence and continuous programme development."
OUR MISSION
I. Promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle behaviours among HKBU students.
II. Deliver accessible and personalised wellness consultations based on current evidence and best practice.
III. Encourage early identification of health risks through comprehensive wellness assessments.
IV. Support injury prevention and safe participation in physical activity.
V. Integrate digital health technologies to enhance personalised care and longitudinal wellness monitoring.
VI. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between CESAME, Village CARE and university support services.
VII. Provide high-quality learning opportunities for students involved in programme delivery.
VIII. Continuously evaluate programme outcomes to improve student wellbeing and service quality.
IX. Build a healthier, more active and resilient university community.
OUR SERVICES
I. Physical Activity & Wellness Consultations
II. Comprehensive Wellness Assessments
III. Physical Activity & Wellness Consultations
IV. Comprehensive Wellness Assessments
V. Health & Lifestyle Screening
VI. Mobility and Functional Movement Screening
VII. Exercise Prescription
VIII. Physical Activity Coaching
IX. Injury Risk Assessment
X. Wellness Education
XI. Personalised Physical Activity & Wellness Plans
XII. Follow-up Consultations
XIII. Reassessment and Progress Monitoring
XIV. Referral to CESAME, HKBU Student Health Services and external healthcare professionals where appropriate
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OUR APPROACHStudents are encouraged to engage with the programme throughout their time at HKBU, creating a continuous cycle of health monitoring, education and personalised support.
The typical participant journey includes:
1. Online Registration & Consent 2. Initial Wellness Assessment 3. Personalised Wellness Report 4. Wellness Consultation 5. Personalised Physical Activity & Wellness Plan 6. Follow-up Support 7. Semester Reassessment 8. Ongoing Health Promotion |
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WHY ICARE
Village CARE is built upon four core principles:
Prevention
Supporting students before health problems become more serious through early assessment and education.
Personalisation
Providing individualised recommendations based on each student's health profile, goals and lifestyle.
Innovation
Utilising digital health technologies and evidence-informed practice to enhance service delivery and participant experience.
Partnership
Working collaboratively with CESAME, HKBU services and external healthcare professionals to ensure students receive the most appropriate support.
