Exercise and Sport Science University Sains Malaysia

Overview

Students undergoing this Exercise and Sport Science programme from University Sains Malaysia are expected to acquire a high level of academic competency and knowledge that is at par with graduates of similar institutions within and outside the country. The uniqueness of this programme is that it allows the graduates to be flexible and capable of continued development in their specific career. This is based on the curriculum design which helps strengthen the knowledge of exercise and sports sciences while at the same time students will be exposed to the health and sporting events relevant to the field.

At the end of the programme, the graduates will be able to:

• Apply theoretical knowledge in exercise and sports sciences.

• Perform practical, procedure and research related to exercise and sports science.

• Utilise critical and creative thinking skills as well as scientific thinking to identify and solve problems.

• Communicate effectively in verbal and written forms to deliver information, findings and results within exercise and sports science contex with clients, peers and stakeholders.

• Demonstrate the skills and social responsibilities, teamwork and sensitive in coordinating daily activities of exercise and sports science practice with various professions and community involving different religions, culture and environments.

• Demonstrate high level of moral and values as well as ethical and professionalism in adhering to ethical principles, code of conduct, law and regulations in exercise and sports science practices.

• Utilise skills in information and communication technology, information management system and lifelong learning in academic and career development.

• Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills in everyday activities and planning by considering the actual scenarios and from different perspectives.

• Utilise knowledge and understanding in leadership for effective leadership in the effort to contribute to the advancement of exercise and sports science.

The graduates from the Exercise and Sports Science programme may provide services or work at various settings:

• As science/research/sports officers in medical institutions (e.g. government and public hospitals, rehabilitation centers, Youth and Sports Departments); educational settings (e.g. special education schools, sport schools, early intervention centers, universities); sports institutions and associations (National Sports Institute, BAM, FAM) or private practising organisations.
• As academicians (e.g. tutors, lecturers) at public and private institutes of higher learning.
• As coaches, sports science consultants, sports administrators and managers, health coordinators, health club managers in both government and private sectors.