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31                                  BACHELOR OF SPORTS SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE)  2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION

                 BACHELOR OF SPORT SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE)

                 Course Code               VIX1001
                 Course Title              HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT
                 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.   Underline concepts associated with sport history and philosophy.
                                           2.   Describe the philosophical underpinnings of the modern sport concept including the
                                              Olympic ideals and local traditional sport concept.
                                           3.   Discuss the sports structure and administration in Malaysia.
                                           4.   Discuss the relationship between the past and the present, pertaining to Malaysia’s
                                              sport history and philosophy.

                 Synopsis of Course Contents   In the early stage of course, students will be exposed to basic concepts related to history
                                           and philosophy of sport that are inherent in the modern western sport including Olympic
                                           Idealism  and  domestic  traditional  sport  practice.  In  the  following  stages,  students  will
                                           discuss local sport structure and sport organizations in Malaysia as well as explain the
                                           roles of social institutions, politics, and economy that affect sporting life in Malaysia since
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                                           the  15   century.  The  discussion  on  the  blending  of  “Western”  and  “Malaysian”  sport
                                           culture will be included.
                 Main Reference            1.  Mechikoff (2012). 2  A History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Education:
                                                           nd
                                              From Ancient Civilizations to the Modern World. McGraw-Hill.NY
                                           2.  McComd (2010). Sports in World History. Taylor & Francis. NY
                                           3.  Khoo, S. (2011) Sport For All in Malaysia: Policy and Practice. University of Malaya,
                                              Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press.
                                           4.  Hamdan Mohd Ali (2012) The British colonial legacy: Sport and politics in multi-
                                              ethnic Malaysia. PhD Thesis
                 Assessment Methods        Continuous Assessment  : 60%
                                           Final Examination   : 40%
                 Soft Skills               Communication Skills – CS3,
                                           Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – CTPS3,
                                           Teamwork Skills – TS2
                                           Life-long Learning and Information Management – LL2,
                                           Entrepreneurial Skills – ES1,
                                           Professional Ethics and Moral – EM2,
                                           Leadership Skills – LS2


                 Course Code               VIX1002
                 Course Title              INTRODUCTION TO SPORT SCIENCE
                 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 areas of study and profession in the field of sport science.
                                           2.   Be ready for the demand expected of them in going through successfully in their
                                              studies.
                                           3.   Discuss the opportunities, challenges and potential for them when entering the sport
                                              science profession.
                 Synopsis of Course Contents   Students will be exposed to the concept of sport science and the various area of studies
                                           in the field of sport science. The intention of the course is to get the students ready as
                                           learners and future professionals in sport science.  The course will give a clear picture of
                                           the  opportunities,  challenges  and  career  potential  in  the  world  of  sport  science  for
                                           students to get involved in after graduation.
                 Main Reference            1.   Wuest & Fisette (2014). Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science and
                                              Sport. McGraw-Hill
                                           2.   Lumpkin (2013). Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
                                              Studies. McGraw-Hill
                                           3.   Freeman (2013). Physical Education, Exercise And Sport Science In A Changing
                                              Society. Sudbury, MA; Jones & Bartlett.
                 Assessment Methods        Continuous Assessment   : 60%
                                           Final Examination    : 40%
                 Soft Skills               Communication Skills – CS3,
                                           Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – CTPS3,
                                           Teamwork Skills – TS2,
                                           Life-Long Learning and Information Management – LL2,
                                           Entrepreneurial Skills – ES1,
                                           Professional Ethics and Moral – EM2,
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