Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science

Course Overview

Achievement

Graduates may be admitted on credit transfer up to Year 2 of:

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports and Exercise Science
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Coaching and Performance Analysis

Curriculum

• Introduction to Sports Science
• Foundation of Fitness and Exercise
• Functional Human Anatomy
• Systemic Human Physiology
• Sports Management
• Basic Biomechanics
• Principles of Coaching
• Sport Injuries and First Aid
• Motor Learning and Development
• Health and Wellness
• Sports Nutrition
• Games I
• Games II
• Management and Maintenance of Sport Facilities
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports
• Sports Psychology
• Sport Sociology
• Introductory Statistics
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Basic Economic Principles
• Fundamentals of Marketing

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

• English for Tertiary Studies
• Academic English
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption
• Professional English
• Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism
• Co-curricular

Entry Requirements

• SPM - 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
• O Level - 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
• UEC - 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
• Certificate - Relevant Certificate accreditated by MQA

Compulsory subjects:

1. SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass) in Mathematics#/ UEC Grade C in one mathematics subject#
2. SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass)/ UEC Grade C in one relevant science subject AND English Language*

#Grade C and above in AMMS0104 General Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the mathematics requirement for applicants who fail the required mathematics subject at SPM/O Level/UEC level.

*Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC level.

Note:

1. SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.
2. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

• Fitness Trainers
• Sport Coaches
• Sport Administrators
• Sports Facilities Maintenance Personnels
• Physical Education Teachers