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SPORTS CENTRE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME GUIDEBOOK, 2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION 81

BACHELOR OF SPORTS SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE)

BACHELORS OF DEGREE OF SPORTS SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE)
Course Code VHEE 3101
Course Title Testing and Exercise Prescription in the Health Sciences
Credit 4
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ VHEE2202: Exercise Physiology
Minimum Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Categorise health-related and skill-related components in Sports and to compare
them with health risk factors.
2. Conduct examination on the level of fitness before and after the exercise program.
3. Design an exercise program for individuals and athletes.
Synopsis of Course Contents The objective of this course is to provide theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge
in exercise testing. Among the main focus of this exercise testing in healthy individuals,
well-trained athletes and clinical populations.
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Main Reference 1. Maud, P.J and Foster, C. (2006). Physiological assessment of human fitness. 2
Ed. Human Kinetics, IL.
2. Heyward VH (2010). Advance fitness assessment and exercise prescription. 6 Ed.
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Human Kinetics, IL.
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3. Nieman, D.C. (2010). Exercise Testing and Prescription. 7 Ed. McGraw-Hill. New
York.
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Communication Skills: CS1-CS3
Problem Solving and Scientific Skills: CT1-CT3
Information Management and Life Long Learning Skills: LL1-LL2

Course Code VHEE 3102
Course Title Exercise Physiology for Special Population
Credit 4
Medium of Instruction English
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ VHEE2202 Exercise Physiology
Minimum Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Assess health-related components and skills in improving the performance of young
and old athletes, and athletes with a disability.
2. Design an appropriate training prescription for young and old athletes, and athletes
with a disability.
3. Describe the physiological adaptation of the prescriptions given to certain
populations.
Synopsis of Course Contents The objective of this course is to teach students the physiological effects of exercise on
various population groups. In addition, it will provide students with sufficient knowledge
and information about how to prescribe exercises for specific populations.
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Main Reference 1. Rowland, T.W. (2005). Children’s Exercise Physiology. 2 Ed. Human Kinetics.
Champaign, IL.
2. Taylor, A.W. and Johnson, M.J. (2008). Physiology of Exercise and Healthy
Aging. Human Kinetics. Champaign, IL.
3. Spirduso, W.W. and Francis, K.L. and MacRae, P.G. (2005). Physical dimensions
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of aging. 2 Ed. Human Kinetics. Champaign, IL.
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Communication Skills: CS1-CS3
Problem Solving and Scientific Skills: CT1-CT3
Leadership Skills: LS1-LS2