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SPORTS CENTRE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME GUIDEBOOK, 2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION 84

Course Code VHEE3310
Course Title ISSUES IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY
Credit 4
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ None
Minimum Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Analyze critically contemporary issues affecting the exercise and fitness industry
2. Evaluate contemporary issues affecting the exercise and fitness industry in decision-
making process
3. Apply professional etiquette aspects while nurturing and projecting professional
image
Synopsis of Course Contents This course is about preparing the students for the profession. The syllabus combined
both theory and practice through interactions with invited key scholars and speakers and
professionals from the field of exercise science. One of the intended outcomes of the class
in for the students to be able to appraise current issues affecting the industry globally and
engage in an intellectual discussion. Also the students are expected to display the ability
to articulate their ideas clearly through presentations and discourse.
Main Reference 1. American College of Sports Medicine (2007). ACMS’s Health/Fitness Facility
Standard and Guideline; Human Kinetics. Champaign. Ill.
2. Zane Pilzer (2007). The Wellness Revolution: How to make a Fortune in the New
Trillion Dollar Industry; John Wiley & Sons. Hoboken, NJ.
3. Tharrett & Peterson (2006). Fitness management: A comprehensive Resource for
Developing, Leading, managing, And Operating a Successful Health/fitness Club;
Healthy Learning. Monterey, CA.
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills: CT1 – CT3
Team Work Skills: TS1-TS2

Course Code VSEM2101
Course Title Community Sports and Recreation Management
Credit 4
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ None
Minimum Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Compare and contrast the concepts associated with sport, recreation, community
sports and recreation management.
2. Analyse in writing a comprehensive report of outdoor recreation fieldtrip visit to the
Sports agency, stadium and to sport-related industry setting within which the
management of Sports operates.
3. Differentiate the responsibility of Sports and recreation manager as compared to
Sports and recreation leaders particularly in the aspects of planning and control.
Synopsis of Course Contents Students will be introduced to basic concepts of sports, recreation, community sports and
recreation management. This course will also identify the characteristics of community
sports, recreational leadership and explain the procedures of recreation activities.
Students will be required to prepare a comprehensive report of their visits to selected
sports organisations. There will also be discussions on the role of recreation managers
and the aspect of planning and control in recreation activities.
Main Reference Mohd Salleh Aman (Ed) (2006) Pengurusan Sukan: Aplikasinya di Malaysia. University
of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment :60% (Assignment/ Presentation/ Test)
Final Examination: 40%
Soft Skills Problem Solving and Scientific Skills: CT1-CT3
Team Work Skills: TS1-TS2
Information Management and Life Long Learning Skills: LL1-LL2
Leadership Skills: LS1-LS2