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Sport and Exercise Science
 
The Sport and Exercise Science course is designed to cover the application of scientific principles on three branches of science – biomechanics, physiology and interdisciplinary approaches. The sports science area largely offers expert scientific backup for top sport training and performance, while exercise science has a central role in physical programmes aimed at improving general health. The qualified sport and exercise scientist can expect to have a broad technical and physiological knowledge, and stands to benefit from current developments within the field offering a professional status that is recognised worldwide.
 
The Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science covers a broad, multidisciplinary study of sport and exercise science. Students will be introduced the sports concepts and practices, principles of coaching, health and wellness, and various games in sports. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of how scientific methods can be used to examine sport and exercise activities in subjects such as anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, sport biomechanics and motor learning and development. Other topics include sports management, maintenance of sport facilities, sports injuries, legal and ethical issues in sports, and sports nutrition.
 
    Academic Progression

The standard of the Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science is equivalent to the 1st year of a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can further their studies to:
a)
Advanced Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science cum BS Degree (Junior & Senior Years) of Campbell University, USA at TAR College.
b)
Relevant Bachelor (Honours) Degree courses at other universities on advanced standing / credit transfer.
   
    Career Prospects
 
The market for sports graduates continues to grow. Diploma graduates may find employment within the fields of health promotion, health related fitness, fitness assessment and general nutrition in the sports and recreation industry. They can work as assistant fitness trainers, assistant instructors, sport administrators, sports maintenance personnel and junior sales executives.
 
    Minimum Entry Requirements
 
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
(i) 5 credits which must include Mathematics
(ii) Pass in English Language and a science subject
 
Applicants who only have a pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia will be required to obtain a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia or equivalent before the award of Diploma.
 
A pass in the English Language (1119 Level) course conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies Department (EMSD) is recognised as satisfying the English Language requirement for admission to the Diploma course.
 
    Course Schedule

Course Schedule
Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Unit Code Unit Title
Credit
AACB1214 Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
4
AACS1674 Introduction to Information Technology
4
AAMS1683 Introductory Statistics
3
AASS1013 Foundation of Fitness and Exercise
3
AASS1023 Introduction to Sports Science
3
AASS1033 Basic Sports Management
3
AASS1063 Sport Psychology
3
AASS1074 Basic Biomechanics
4
AASS2013 Games I
3
ABBE1533 Basic Economic Principles
3
AELE1133 English Language
3
AELE2263 English for Communication
3
AEMS2032 Hubungan Etnik
2
AEMS1412 Tamadun Islam dan Asia
2
AASS2024 Principles of Coaching
4
AASS2033 Games II
3
AASS2043 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports
3
AASS2054 Management and Maintenance of Sports Facilities
4
AASS2063 Sport Sociology
3
AASS3024 Sport Injuries and First Aid
4
AASS3034 Motor Learning and Development
4
AASS3044 Administration and Organisation of Sport Programmes
4
ABDT2043 Fundamentals of Marketing
3
AEMS3003 Moral dan Etika
3
AELE3483 English for Science
3
AASS3054 Health and Wellness
4
AACB3274 Sport Nutrition
4
  Co-curricular units
2
Note: Subject to changes