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44 BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

Course Code VIX2004
Course Title WEIGHT TRAINING
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English, Malay Languages
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ None
Minimum Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Describe the scientific principles to produce an effective program.
2. Explain acute and chronic variables in designing a weight training program.
3. Demonstrate effective management and leadership skills to carry out various types
of weight training including isometric, isokinetic, plyometric, and variables in weight
training.
4. Develop a training program using the elements of fitness for athletes who require and
do not require high skills.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course will introduce students to the principles of weight training and preparation of
weight training programs. Practical sessions are also included so that students can
master the various types of weight training and apply them in demonstration sessions.
Main Reference 1. Hoffman, J. (Ed.) (2013). National Strength & Conditioning Association. NSCA’s
Guide to Program Design (Science of Strength and Conditioning)
2. NSCA (2014). NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training – 2nd Edition.
3. Delavier , F. (2013). Strenght Training Anatomy, 3rd Edition.
4. Bret Contreras (2013). Body Weight Strength Training Anatomy. Human Kinetics.
5. Michael Matthews (2016). Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building
the Ultimate Male Body, Amazon.com
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%

Course Code VIX2007
Course Title SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English and Malay Languages
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ None
Minimum Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Explain the concept of Sports Psychology in sport performance
2. Connect the theories of Sports Psychology and scientific method in sports situations
3. Apply the basic knowledge of psychology in sports psychology.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course equips students with basic knowledge of Sports Psychology. Psychological
factors, as well as mental training techniques that influence athletic performance will also
be discussed.
Main Reference Andersen, M.B. (2000). Doing Sport Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
th
Cox, R.C. (2011). Sport Psychology: Concepts and application (6 Ed). Singapore:
McGraw-Hill Int. Editions.
Karageorghis, C.I., & Terry, P.C. (2011). Inside Sport Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human
Kinetics.
Morris, T., & Summers, J. (2004). Sport Psychology. Theory, Applications and
Issues. Milton QLD: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
Murphy, S. (2005). The Sport Psych Handbook. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. (2019). Foundations of Sports and Exercise
Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%