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Course Code VQC7012

Course Title RESEARCH PROJECT

Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Critically review articles and synthesize ideas,
2. Comply to research ethics in executing the research project
3. Design and conduct an experiment: methods, data collection,
analysis and presentation
Synopsis Students are required to do a research project on a topic of their
choice and with the guidance of a supervisor after completing the
coursework. Students will be given the opportunity to critically
review articles and synthesize ideas, conform to research ethics
and ultimately design and conduct a research experiment.
Main Reference 1. Berg K.E. & Latin R.W. (2008). Essentials of research methods
in health, physical education, exercise science and recreation.
3 Ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
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2. Thatcher, J. et al. (2009). Sport and Exercise Science (Active
Learning in Sport). Learning Matters.
3. APA guidelines
4. UM thesis format
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 100%

Soft Skills 1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills – CTPS1 – 6
2. Continuous Learning and Information Management –LL1 – 3

3. Professional Ethics and Moral – EM1 – 3

Learning and Research Activities

To access lab and gym facilities for learning and research activities at FSES, please contact
the respective lab coordinator:

1. Sports Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Lab, Dr. Sareena Hanim Hamzah,
sareena@um.edu.my

2. Motor Control Lab, Dr Jadeera Cheong Phaik Geok, jadeera@um.edu.my
3. Bionalytical lab, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ashril Yusof, ashril@um.edu.my

4. Sports Science Fundamental lab, Academic Gymnasium & Functional Gymnasium,
Dr Victor Selvarajah Selvanayagam, victors@um.edu.my
5. Sports Biomechanics Lab, Dr. Rizal Mohd Razman, rizal@um.edu.my

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