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39 BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

Course Code VIB3004
Course Title RESEARCH PROJECT IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction Malay and English Language
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Evaluate the different types of research that are suitable for the proposed project.
2. Design an appropriate research method and statistical analysis in exercise
science.
3. Compare results of research based on the current literature
Synopsis of Course Contents Students will be introduced to various theories and principles of research applicable to
Sports and Exercise Sciences. Students will be able to plan, execute, and present their
research.
Main Reference 1. O'Donoghue, P. (2013). Statistics for Sport and Exercise Studies: An Introduction.
New York: Routledge.
2. Thomas, J.R., Nelson, J.K., & Silverman, S. (2015). Research Methods in Physical
Activity (7th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%

Course Code VIB3005
Course Title EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English and Malay Language
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ None
Minimum Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Categorize health-related and skill-related components in sports and exercise and to
modify its prescription based on 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%