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).
| 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 | 9 | |||||
PROGRAMME CORE COURSES | COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT | |||
1 | VIB1101 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | |||
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: 14/05/2025