• Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science
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The Exercise Science program is a discipline in Sport Science knowledge. In general this program is divided into two key areas (Parks & Quarterman, 2002):

       (i) A professional career where there are an abundance of career opportunities in Sports.

       (ii) An an academic area which is specific to preparing intellectually in higher institutions at learning and college.

By learning various aspects of Exercise Science such as Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanic, Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology, Coaching, Measurement in Sports and Sports Science Research, graduates of Universiti Malaya will possess a well develop knowledge to more changes.

The Sports Centre, Universiti Malaya in everwilling and continuously enhancing the quality of the Exercise Science program so that the graduates in the future will be more professional in their approach.

This is a full time program that requires students to register and pass all courses with the minimum of grade C for a total of 126 credits. The structure of the program is as follows:
- Study duration is as follows: 
Minimum time = 7 semester 
Maximum time = 11 semester 

Learning methods are a combination of the following: face to face learning (i.e. lecture series), guided learning (i.e. tutorial, group discussion). Student-centric learning (i.e. assignments, written assignment, presentations) and industrial training (practical). 




UNIVERSITY COURSES

COURSE CODE 

COURSE NAME

CREDIT

GIG1012

Philosophy and Current Issues

2

GIG1013

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations

2

GIG1003

Basic Entrepneurship Culture

2

GIG1004

Information Literacy

2

GIG1005

Social Engagement

2

GLTXXXX

English 

6

GKXXXXX

Co-Curriculum

2

GIXXXXX

External Faculty Elective 

6

TOTAL

24 

GIG1017

Basic Malay Language (for International Student)

CORE COURSES

FACULTY CORE

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

CREDIT

1

VIX1001

History and Philosophy of Sports

3

2

VIX1002

Introduction to Sports Science

3

3

VIX1003

First Aid and CPR      

3

TOTAL

PROGRAMME CORE COURSES

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

CREDIT

1

VIB1101

Anatomy and Physiology I

2

VIB1102

Anatomy and Physiology II

3

3

VIB1103

Basic Biomechanics

3

4

VIB1104

Growth and Development

3

5

VIB2001

Testing and Measurement in Exercise and Sports

3

6

VIB2002

Exercise Physiology and Sports

3

7

VIB2003

Exercise Psychology and Health

3

8

VIB2004

Physical Conditioning in Exercise and Sports     

3

9

VIB2101

Research Methods and Statistics in Exercise and Sport

3

10

VIB2102

Nutritions and Energy Balance in Exercise and Sports

3

11

VIB2103

Sports Psychology

3

12

VIB2104

Motor Control and Performance

3

13

VIB2105

Science of Coaching  

3

14

VIB3001

Professional Skills in Exercise and Sports   

3

15

VIB3002

Sports Performance Analysis

3

16

VIB3101

Research project in Sport and Exercise Sciences

3

17

VIB3180

Exercise Science Internship

6

TOTAL

54

ELECTIVE COURSES

FACULTY ELECTIVE

COURSE CODE 

COURSE NAME

CREDIT

1

VIX2001

Fitness Management

3

Choose any 3 courses

2

VIX2002

Sport Industry

3

3

VIX2003

Sport and Recreational Management

3

4

VIX2004

Weight Training      

3

5

VIX2005

Health, Wellness and Fitness

3

6

VIX2006

Sport Injury

3

TOTAL

 9

PROGRAMME ELECTIVE

COURSE CODE 

COURSE NAME

CREDIT

1

VIB3201

Sports and Exercise Nutrition

3

Choose any 10 courses

2

VIB3202

Skill Acquisition in Sports

3

3

VIB3203

High Performance Coaching

3

4

VIB3204

Exercise Prescription for Health and Fitness

3

5

VIB3205

Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation   

3

6

VIB3206

Adapted Physical Activity

3

7

VIB3207

Applied Research Method

3

8

VIB3208

Applied Biomechanics

3

9

VIB3209

Individual and Group Fitness Programme

3

10

VIB3210

Applied Sports Psychology

3

11

VIB3211

Exercise Physiology for Special Population

3

12

VIB3212

Biochemistry of Exercise and Sports

3

TOTAL

30

TOTAL CREDIT FOR GRADUATION : 126 CREDIT




Semester I : September

Deadline for Malaysian applicants : April for Semester I intake

Last Update: 16/06/2023