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Main Reference McArdle, WD, Katch, FI, & Katch, VL (2014). Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy
and Human Performance (7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V.L. (2014). Sports and Exercise Nutrition (4th
ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Communication Skills – CS3
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – CTPS3
Life Long Learning and Information Management - LL2

Course Code VIB2103
Course Title SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction Malay/ English Language
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Apply the basic knowledge of psychology in sports psychology
2. Connect the theories of sports psychology in sports situations
3. Explain the concept of sports psychology in sport performance
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
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Cox, R.C. (2006). 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. (2011). Foundations of Sports and Exercise Psychology.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Communication Skills – CS4
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – CTPS3
Team Work skills – TS2
Life Long Learning and Information Management - LL2

Course Code VIB2104
Course Title MOTOR CONTROL AND PERFORMANCE
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Describe the concepts, theories and principles of motor skill control.
2. Explain the central and sensory contributions of motor control.
3. Apply motor control knowledge to the specific characteristics of the performance
of various types of motor skills.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course presents the concepts and theories that are related to motor control. In
addition, it focusses on how information from the environment and our central
commands influence and determine movement behaviour. Selected topics also discuss
the laws and principles of the performance characteristics of functional motor skills.
Students also will be exposed about the tools used to carry out tests related to motor
control in the laboratory.
Main Reference 1. Magill, R. A., & Anderson, D. (2014). Motor learning and control: Concepts and
Applications (10th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
2. Schmidt, R. A., & Lee, T. D. (2011). Motor control and learning: A behavioural
emphasis (5 ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
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Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Critical thinking and problem solving skills – CTPS3
Team Work skills – TS2