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50 BACHELOR OF SPORTS SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE) 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION

Course Code VIB3210
Course Title APPLIED SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction Malay / English Language
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ None
Minimum Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Distinguish techniques in mental skills training.
2. Compare roles and procedures involved in implementing the techniques in
psychological skills training.
3. Design a plan of mental annual training programs (periodisation) to improve
performance sports.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course exposes the student in a theoretical and practical way, several relevant
techniques for mental skills training to assist in the performance of athletes in the sport
are presented. Students will be exposed to an annual plan for mental skills training.
Practical sessions will also be conducted to expose students to the laboratory tools used
to carry out test for mental skills.
Main Reference Andersen, M.B. (2000). Doing Sport Psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
Bompa, T.O., & Haff,G.G. (2009). Periodization:Theory and Methodology of Training.
Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Karageorghis, C.I., & Terry, P.C. (2011). Inside Sport Psychology. Champaign, IL:
Human Kinetics.
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 – CS3
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – CTPS2
Team Work skills – TS4
Life Long Learning and Information Management - LL2

Course Code VIB3211
Course Title PHYSIOLOGY EXERCISE FOR SPECIAL POPULATION
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English Language
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ VIB1101 Anatomy and Physiology I
Minimum Requirement(s) VIB1102 Anatomy and Physiology II
VIB2002 Exercise Physiology and Sports
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Explain the physiological changes that lead to health conditions
2. Relate the major health conditions with components of health and fitness
3. Prescribe an exercise program for the management of disease symptoms
Synopsis of Course Contents Exercise physiology for special populations includes those who have major health
problems linked to inactive lifestyle or symptoms that can be avoided by increasing
physical activity and physical fitness. This course explains in detail the aspects of obesity
and diabetes, before discussing problems relating to cardiovascular system; lungs; spinal
arthritis and pain; aging and the elderly; bone health; pregnancy and menstruation; and
spinal injuries. Students will be able to prescribe a specific exercise program for the group
stated.
Main Reference 1. Powers SK and Howley ET (2015). Exercise Physiology, Theory and Application to
Fitness and Performance. 8th Edition. McGraw-Hill Companies.
2. McArdle WD, Katch FI and Katch VL (2014). Exercise Physiology, Energy,
Nutrition, and Human Performance. 7th Edition. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
3. J Buckley. Exercise Physiology in Special Populations E-Book. Elsevier Books.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780443103438
Assessment Methods Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – CTPS3
Professional Ethics and Moral – LS2
Leadership Skills – LS2

Course Code VIB3212
Course Title BIOCHEMISTRY OF EXERCISE AND SPORTS
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English Language
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ VIB2102 Nutrition and Energy Balance in Exercise and Sports
Minimum Requirement(s)