Overview of BACHELOR OF SPORTS SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE) in University of Malaya (UM)
Malaysia
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.
SUBJECTS
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 127 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 |
University Courses |
Credit Hour |
Note |
GXEX1414/ GXEX1413
|
Islamic and Asian Civilisation (TITAS) /Introduction to Malaysia (for International Student)
|
2
|
|
GXEX1411
|
Ethnic Relations (exceptance for International Student)
|
2
|
|
GXEX1401
|
Information Skills Course
|
1
|
|
GXEX1412
|
Basic Entrepneurship Culture
|
2
|
|
GXEX1417
|
Social Engagement
|
2
|
|
|
English I
|
3
|
|
|
English II
|
3
|
|
|
Co-curriculum
|
2
|
|
|
External Faculty Elective 1
|
3
|
|
|
External Faculty Elective 2
|
3
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
23
|
Course Code
|
Faculty Core Courses
|
Credit Hour
|
Note
|
VHEE1101
|
Foundation in Exercise Science
|
4
|
|
VHEE1104
|
Sport Injury and First Aid
|
4
|
|
VSEM1102
|
Sport Management
|
4
|
|
VSEM1103
|
Sport Sociology
|
4
|
|
VHEE1202
|
Functional Anatomy and Physiology
|
4
|
|
VHEE1203
|
Nutrition, Health and Fitness
|
4
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
24
|
|
Course Code
|
Department Core Courses
|
Credit Hour
|
Note
|
VHEE2105
|
Weight Training in Sport
|
4
|
|
VHEE2107
|
Science of Coaching
|
4
|
|
VHEE2201
|
Research Methodology in Sport Management
|
4
|
|
VHEE2202
|
Exercise Physiology
|
4
|
|
VHEE2203
|
Sport Nutrition and Metabolism
|
4
|
|
VHEE2204
|
Sport Psychology
|
4
|
|
VHEE2206
|
Motor Learning and Control
|
4
|
|
VHEE3103
|
Sport Biomechanic
|
4
|
|
VHEE3170
|
Research Project in Sport Management
|
4
|
|
VHEE3180
|
Exercise Science Internship
|
12
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
48
|
|
Course Code
|
Elective Courses
|
Credit Hour
|
Note
|
VHEE3101
|
Testing and exercise prescription in the Health Sciences
|
4
|
8 credit hours
(choose any two)
|
VHEE3102
|
Exercise Physiology for Special Population
|
4
|
VHEE3104
|
Sports Injury and Rehabilitation
|
4
|
VHEE3105
|
Biochemistry of exercise and sports
|
4
|
VHEE3106
|
Applied Sport and Exercise psychology
|
4
|
VHEE3311
|
Measurement and Data Acquisition in Sport
|
4
|
VHEE3310
|
Issue in Fitness Industry
|
4
|
VSEM2101
|
Community Sport and Recreation Management
|
4
|
VSEM3103
|
Sport Facilities and Equipment Management
|
4
|
|
TOTAL
|
32
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
127
|
|
CAREER PROSPECTS
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 University of Malaya will possess a well develop knowledge to more changes.
The Sports Centre, University of 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.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM
|
ELIGIBILITY
|
STPM
(Current Year)
|
MATRIKULASI / BASICS
|
stay
|
DIPLOMA
|
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
|
MS73
Bachelor of Sports Science (Exercise Science)
(7 semesters)
|
Science and Literature Streams
Passed STPM current year
and
Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics; dan
- Two (2) of the following subjects:
- Science / Chemistry / Physics / Biology / Sports Science Knowledge / Additional Science / Applied Science / Information & Communication Technology / Mechanical Engineering Studies / Civil Engineering Studies / Electrical & Electronic Engineering Studies / Engineering Drawing / Engineering Technology / Inventions
and
Sports submit evidence of experience or involvement in sports
and
Obtain at least Level 2 (Band 2 ) in MUET
and
Pass written, physical and interview tests
|
Science and Literature Streams
Passed Matriculation / Foundation of the current year
and
Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics; dan
- Two (2) of the following subjects:
- Science / Chemistry / Physics / Biology / Sports Science Knowledge / Additional Science / Applied Science / Information & Communication Technology / Mechanical Engineering Studies / Civil Engineering Studies / Electrical & Electronics Engineering Studies / Engineering Drawing / Engineering Technology / Invention
and
Active in sports submit evidence of experience or involvement in sports;
and
Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2 ) in MUET
and
Passed written, physical and interview tests
|
Not Offered
|
Science and Literature Streams
CONDITIONS 1
Possess a Diploma from a Public University (UA) or related recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 2.00;
and
Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics; dan
- Two (2) of the following subjects:
- Science/ Chemistry/
Physics/ Biology/ Pengetahuan Sains Sukan Additional Science/ Applied Science/ Information & Communication Technology/
Mechanical Engineering Studies /
Civil Engineering Studies / Electrical and Electronic Engineering Studies / Engineering Drawing /
Engineering technology/
Design
and
Active in sports by submitting evidence of experience or involvement in sports at least representing the state / national or as a former athlete / referee / team manager;
and
Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET
and
Pass written, physical and interview tests
OR
CONDITION 2
Passed STPM is not the current year
and
Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics; dan
- Two (2) of the following subjects:
- Science/ Chemistry/
Physics/ Biology/ Pengetahuan Sains Sukan Additional Science/ Applied Science/ Information & Communication Technology/
Mechanical Engineering Studies /
Civil Engineering Studies / Electrical and Electronic Engineering Studies / Engineering Drawing / Engineering Technology /
Design
and
Active in sports by submitting evidence of experience or involvement in sports at least representing the state / national or as a former athlete / referee / team manager;
and
Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET
and
Pass written, physical and interview tests
OR
CONDITION 3
Passed Matriculation is not the current year
and
Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics; dan
- Two (2) of the following subjects:
- Science / Chemistry / Physics / Biology / Sports Science Knowledge Additional Science / Applied Science / Information & Communication Technology / Mechanical Engineering Studies / Civil Engineering Studies / Electrical and Electronic Engineering Studies / Engineering Drawing / Engineering Technology / Invention
and
Active in sports evidence of experience or involvement in sports at least representing the state / national or as a former athlete / referee / team manager;
and
Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET
and
Passed written, physical and interview tests
|
Science and Literature Streams
CONDITIONS 1
Possess a GCE-A Level qualification by obtaining at least one (1) Grade B and one (1) Grade C in any subject;
and
Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics; dan
- Two (2) of the following subjects Science / Chemistry / Physics / Biology / Sports Science Knowledge / Additional Science / Applied Science / Information & Communication Technology /
Mechanical Engineering Studies / Civil Engineering Studies / Electrical and Electronic Engineering Studies / Engineering Drawing / Engineering Technology / Invention
and
Active in sports by submitting evidence of experience or involvement in sports at least representing the state / national or as a former athlete / referee / team manager;
and
Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET
or
Obtained at least Band 4 (Academic) in IELTS
or
Obtained at least a score of 437–473 points (PBT) / 123–150 points (CBT) / 41–52 points (IBT) in TOEFL
and
Pass written, physical and interview tests
OR
CONDITION 2
Have an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) qualification with a minimum score of 30 points ;
and
Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics; dan
- Two (2) of the following subjects Science / Chemistry / Physics / Biology / Sports Science Knowledge / Additional Science / Applied Science / Information & Communication Technology / Mechanical Engineering Studies / Civil Engineering Studies / Electrical and Electronic Engineering Studies / Engineering Drawing / Engineering Technology / Design
and
Active in sports by submitting evidence of experience or involvement in sports at least representing the state / national or as a former athlete / referee / team manager;
and
Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2 ) in MUET
or
Obtained at least Band 4 (Academic) in IELTS
or
Obtained at least a score of 437–473 points (PBT) / 123–150 points (CBT) / 41–52 points (IBT) in TOEFL
and
Pass written, physical and interview tests
OR
CONDITION 3
Possess a Pre-University Certificate in Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (SSM) with at least one (1) Grade B and one (1) Grade C in any subject
and
Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics; dan
- Two (2) of the following subjects Science / Chemistry / Physics / Biology / Sports Science Knowledge / Additional Science / Applied Science / Information & Communication Technology / Mechanical Engineering Studies / Civil Engineering Studies / Electrical and Electronic Engineering Studies / Engineering Drawing / Engineering Technology / Design
and
Active in sports by submitting evidence of experience or involvement in sports at least representing the state / national or as a former athlete / referee / team manager;
and
Obtained at least Level 2 (Band 2) in MUET
or
Obtained at least Band 4 (Academic) in IELTS
or
Obtained at least a score of 437–473 points (PBT) / 123–150 points (CBT) / 41–52 points (IBT) in TOEFL
and
Pass written, physical and interview tests
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Flow; Science and Literature
Special Channel for Top Level Sports Athletes
Have high level sports experience as an athlete or officer for at least one (1) year after SPM results.
and
Obtained at least Grade C at SPM level in the following subjects:
- Mathematics; dan
- Two (2) of the following subjects Science / Chemistry / Physics / Biology / Sports Science Knowledge / Additional Science / Applied Science / Information & Communication Technology / Mechanical Engineering Studies / Civil Engineering Studies / Electrical and Electronic Engineering Studies / Engineering Drawing / Engineering Technology / Invent
and
Obtain at least Level 2 (band 2) in MUET
and
Pass written, physical and interview tests
|