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47 BACHELOR OF SPORTS SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE) 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION

Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Define the theories related to the principles of coaching
2. Apply the Sports Science discipline such as physiology, biomechanics, psychomotor
and pedagogy in sports training sessions.
3. Explain different coaching methods that can be used.
Synopsis of Course Contents The course consists of biophysical and social sciences fields related to sports and
coaching. Students must attend practical activities, such as fitness training and skills,
based on the principles of physiology, biomechanics, learning and teaching and
pedagogy.

Main Reference a) Nash, C. Ed. (2015). Practical sports coaching. Routledge: Oxford, UK
b) Jones, R. L. & Kingston, K. (2015). An introduction to sports coaching: Connecting
theory to practice (2nd Ed.). Routledge: UK.
c) Mohamad Faithal Haji Hassan, & Morgan, K. (2015). Effects of the mastery
intervention programme on the motivational climate & achievement goals in sports
coaching: A pilot study. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. Vol.
10 (2+3).
d) Jowett, S., & Lavallee, D. (2007). Social psychology in sport. In S. Jowett & D.
Lavallee (Eds.), Social psychology in sport. Loughbrough, UK: Human Kinetics.
e) Christine, R. W., Corcos. D. M. (1988). Coaches guide to teaching sport skills.
Human Kinetics Books, Champaign, Illinois.
f) Martens, R. (1990). Successful coaching (2nd Ed.). Leisure Press, Champaign,
Illinois.
g) Pyke, F. S. (1980). Towards better coaching. Australian Coaching Council, Australian
Government Publishing Service, Canberra
h) Bompa, T. O. & Carrera, M. C. (2005). Periodization training for sports (2nd Ed).
Human Kinetics. Champaign IL
Cook, M. J. (1999). Effective coaching. McGraw Hill. NY
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills
Communication Skills – CS3
Critical thinking and problem solving – CTPS3
Team Work Skills – TS2
Professional Ethics and Moral – EM2
Leadership Skills – LS2

Course Code VIB3204
Course Title EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English and Malay Language
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ VIB2002 Exercise Physiology and Sports
Minimum Requirement(s) VIB2102 Nutritions and Energy Balance in Exercise and Sports
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Categorize health-related and skill-related components in sport and to compare them
with health risk factors.
2. Measure the level of fitness before and after the exercise program with precision.
3. Design an exercise program for sedentary individuals, athletes or special population.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities for exercise testing and
prescription, and to review benefits of health-related regular physical activity. Detailed
information and norms are given for a variety of body composition, aerobic and
musculoskeletal fitness tests. Students will be exposed to the concepts of screening and
testing, exercise program prescription, and exercise metabolic. Students will follow
practical sessions inside or outside laboratory depending on the learning objectives. The
course also allows students to prepare themselves for international certifications.
Main Reference 1. ACSM’s resource manual for exercise testing and prescription. 2012. Lippincott
and William publisher.
2. ACSM’s guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 2015. Lippincott and
William publisher.
3. Carl N. King, and Mark D. Senn. 2012. Exercise testing and prescription. Springer
publisher.
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4. William Beam and Gene Adams. 2014. Exercise physiology laboratory manual, 7
edition. McGraw-Hill publisher.
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Communication Skills – CS3
Team Work skills – TS2
Life Long Learning and Information Management – LL1
Professional Ethics and Moral – EM2
Leadership Skills – LS2