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BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION

STRUCTURE, DURATION AND METHOD OF DELIVERY

This is a full-time study programme of 122 credit hours in which students must register and
pass all courses with a minimum grade of C. The structure of the programme is as follows:

Programme
University Faculty Core Core Courses SHE Faculty Elective Programme
Courses

Elective
Courses Courses Courses
14 Credit Hours 11 Credit Hours 60 Credit Hours 4 Credit Hours 9 Credit Hours

In addition, students are required to enrol and pass Elective University Courses as
determined by the University from time to time.
(1) Minimum period = 7 semesters
(2) Maximum period = 11 semesters.

Method of delivery is through a combination of teaching approaches such as: lecture sessions
which are online/virtual and/or face to face (F2F); integrated learning (e.g. tutorial and group
discussion, forum, seminar, and research project), student-centred learning (e.g. field work,
written assignments, presentation) and internship (practical).

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT AND WEIGHTAGE

Student progress is evaluated through various methods, including academic exercise/project
papers that comprise written assignments, projects, seminar and theoretical analysis. The
weightage of assessment for all courses under the Bachelor of Sports Science (except those
offered by other faculties) are as follows:

1. Courses : Continuous Assessment - 60% and Summative Assessment/Final Exam - 40%
2. Seminar : Continuous Assessment - 100%
3. Internship : Continuous Assessment - 100%
Although assignments, projects and class tests are important, the summative assessment/final
exam is emphasized within the structure of the curriculum through specific courses that has
been fixed with the percentage of 40%.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of the Exercise Science program can work as exercise physiologists, fitness
trainers, physical education teachers, coaches and sports researchers in various
organizations including: National Sports Council, State Sports Councils, Ministry of Youth
and Sports, State Youth and Sports Departments, golf clubs, fitness clubs/studios, sports
associations and sports equipment companies. Graduates may also choose to work in the
field of sports business, mass media, sports consultancy and other sports-related industries.