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INTRODUCTION
FACULTY OF SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE
The Faculty of Sports & Exercise Science, FSES (formerly known as Sports Centre) was
established in 1986. It was the first tertiary institution in Malaysia to offer the Bachelor of Sports
Science degree programme in 1995.
In Malaysia, sports is developing rapidly leading the Ministry of Youth and Sports to declare
2011 as Sports Industry Year. Sports in Malaysia is heading towards a new era where by
sports can be a source of public income for the nation. Thus local sports should be managed
in a professional, scientific and systematic manner. Sports Science is a field of study that
examines various aspects of the application of science in sports. Practitioners and
professional sports scientists must possess knowledge in various disciplines related to Sports
Science and are able to apply the theoretical and practical components effectively. This can
only be achieved through formal education at college or university. Being the pioneer institution
in Malaysia to offer the Bachelor of Sports Science back in 1995, the Universiti Malaya has
produced more than 1,000 graduates from this programme since 1999. They have been and
are taking their role as leaders in this field, managing sports in both public and private sectors.
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