Bachelor of Health Science in Exercise and Sport Science with Honours
A 3½-year School of Health Sciences degree that deepens your knowledge of exercise and sport science, with hands-on exposure to health and sports events.
- 3½ years (7 semesters)
- Undergraduate — Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Programme Code US6813001)
- Intake: October (Semester I)
- School of Health Sciences, USM Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
English Language Requirements
International applicants must meet one of the following minimum scores. Exemptions apply if English is your mother tongue or national language, or was the medium of instruction at your previous institution.
TOEFL & IELTS
Minimum scores
TOEFL iBT 40
IELTS Band 5
TOEFL Essentials (Online): Band 7.5.
PTE & Cambridge
Minimum scores
PTE 47
Cambridge CAE/CPE 154
Linguaskill Online: 154.
MUET
Minimum score
MUET Band 3.5
Exemptions available
Exempt if English is your mother tongue or the medium of instruction at your previous institution.
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US6813001 - Bachelor of Health Science in Exercise and Sport Science with Honours
OVERVIEW
Students in this programme are expected to acquire a high level of academic competence and knowledge comparable to that of graduates from similar institutions within and outside the country.
The uniqueness of this programme is that it allows graduates to be flexible and progress in their specific career. This is based on the design of the curriculum, which helps to deepen knowledge of exercise and sport science while exposing students to health and sports events relevant to the field.
Lectures will be mainly delivered in English
This programme requires candidate to attend an interview
School of Health Sciences
Health Campus Universiti Sains Malaysia,
16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
http://www.ppsk.usm.my
Duration : 3 1/2 Years / 7 Semesters
Medium Instruction : English Language
Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)
REQUIREMENTS
| Minimum General Requirements | High School Certificates | Diploma / A-Level, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & Others |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum General Requirements ACADEMIC
ENGLISH
Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issued with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements. INTERVIEW Candidates must undergo an interview session before being accepted by the respective faculty. | High School Certificates Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.75 And Minimum grade C in any 2 subjects below:
Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications | Diploma / A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM & Others Obtained Diploma in Health Sciences OR Diploma in Sports Sciences with minimum CGPA of 2.75 And Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution. And Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.00 and minimum grade C in 2 subjects below:
‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES
AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES
With minimum aggregate of 45 and minimum grade C in 2 subjects below:
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES
|
FEES
| Type of Fees | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Total Tuition Fees | 14,875.00 |
| Per semester | 2,125.00 |
| Per year | 4,250.00 |
| Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester) | 95.00 |
| Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration) | 1,325.00 |
| ** Fees are subject to change | |
LIST OF COURSE
Semester 1
- Malay Language IV
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Fundamental of Health Informatics
- Psychology and Behavioural Science
- Introduction to Exercise and Sports Science
- Sociology and Philosophy of Sports
- Elective Courses
Package 1 (Exercise and Sport Physiology) First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
OR
Package 2 (Coaching Science) First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Semester 2
- Core Entrepreneurship
- General English 1
- Co-curriculum (1 unit)
- Health and Society
- Sports Psychology
- Physiology and Anatomy of Movement
- Elective Courses
Package 1 (Exercise and Sport Physiology) GTS106/3 Skills and Practices in Team Sports
OR
Package 2 (Coaching Science) GTS106/3 Skills and Practices in Team Sports
Semester 1
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- General English 2
- Co-curriculum
- Principles of Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Training Methodology
- Kinanthropometry, Tests and Measurements for Sports Science
- Elective Courses
Package 1 (Exercise and Sport Physiology) GTU106/3 Biochemistry and Basic Genetics
OR
Package 2 (Coaching Science) GTS214/3 Skills and Practices in Individual Sport
Semester 2
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
- Arabic Language I
OR
Co-curriculum - Research Methodology
- Sports Nutrition
- Sports Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- Motor Learning
- Elective Courses
Package 1 (Exercise and Sport Physiology) GTS212/3 Applied Sports Physiology
OR
Package 2 (Coaching Science) GTS216/3 Applied Sports Psychology
Semester 1
- Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals
- Biostatistics
- Research Project
- Elective Courses
Package 1 (Exercise and Sport Physiology)
Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
Adapted Physical Activity
Immunology I
OR
Package 2 (Coaching Science)
Coaching Science and Sports Performance Analysis
Adapted Physical Activity
Coaching Psychology
Semester 2
- Sports Management
- Research Project
- Elective Courses
Package 1 (Exercise and Sport Physiology)
Sports Psychophysiology
Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription
Therapeutic Exercises
Contemporary Issues in Sports Science Practices
OR
Package 2 (Coaching Science)
Sports Psychophysiology
Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription
Contemporary Issues in Sports Science Practices
Physical Activity, Growth and Development
Semester 3
- Industrial Training
CAREER PROSPECTS
Position
- Science officer
- Research officer
- Sport officer
- Fitness consultant
- Sport advisor/ coach
- Sport physiotherapist
- Administrator and manager of sport and recreation institutions
Related Industries
- Sports and fitness
- Health
- Government agencies
- Education
Ready to Study Exercise and Sport Science at USM International?
Intake in October (Semester I) at the USM Health Campus, Kelantan. Our admissions team is here to help you take the next step.
Call 017-876 6952 or email info@usminternational.my — our team in Penang is here to guide you.
Ready to Study Exercise and Sport Science at USM International?
Intake in October (Semester I) at the USM Health Campus, Kelantan. Our admissions team is here to help you take the next step.
Call 017-876 6952 or email info@usminternational.my — our team in Penang is here to guide you.
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