Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Duration
3 Years
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Degree
Bachelor
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Campus
Petaling Jaya (Kelana Jaya area), Selangor, Malaysia
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Total credits
113 credit hours
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Intake
September - Winter intake
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Admission restriction
Non-Restricted
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Teaching language
English
📘 Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness at Lincoln University College prepares you to respond to the needs of fitness enthusiasts, the community, and athletes, with knowledge of Exercise Science and Sports Science and how the field is advancing.
You will learn how to instruct fitness clients and athletes and how to apply science of exercise and sports to fitness consultations, exercise programming, and strength and conditioning, supporting careers in physical activity and fitness settings as well as graduate study in sports science and allied health.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
Core science and training foundations
- Develop fundamentals in biomechanics, anatomy, and exercise physiology for sport and fitness practice
- Build communication and coaching/consultation skills through modules such as Sports Communication and Principles of Coaching
- Introduce exercise programming concepts via sport psychology and motor learning/skill acquisition modules
Applied performance, fitness leadership, and management
- Apply evidence-based exercise science through Physiological Testing and Training and Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science
- Advance capability in sport and fitness management, including Sport and Fitness Management and Leadership Skills and Human Relations
- Strengthen applied competencies with modules such as Nutrition for Health, Sport and Fitness and Strength and Conditioning
Specialist learning and practice readiness
- Deepen scientific understanding with Biochemistry of Exercise and Sports and Biomechanics of Sports and Fitness
- Develop safety and professional readiness through Clinical Exercise, First Aid and Sports Injury and Ethics in Sports
- Prepare for industry placement and real-world readiness via Professional Practice Development
Industrial Training and professional practice
- Complete Industrial Training (professional practice) to apply skills in a sports and fitness setting
- Connect research and contemporary practice with Research Methodology and Contemporary Issues in Sports
- Build operational capability through Sports Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management
Curriculum
Credit hours are listed per module in the official programme subject table for Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness (Lincoln University College).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 core modules | Fundamentals of Biomechanics | 3 | 15 |
| English | 3 | |||
| Fundamentals of Anatomy | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Computer | 3 | |||
| Elective (choose any one): Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization OR Malay Communication OR Ethnic Relations OR Malaysian Studies OR Introduction to Sport Psychology OR Introduction to Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition OR Sports Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle OR General Physiology OR Leadership Skills and Human Relations OR Principles of Coaching OR Exercise Physiology OR Sports Communication OR Event management (Practical) OR Nutrition for Health, Sport and Fitness OR Government and Public Policy Malaysia OR Sport and Fitness Management OR Physiological Testing and Training OR Sports Industry OR Foundation in Exercise Science OR Sports Entrepreneurship OR Biochemistry of Exercise and Sports OR Biomechanics of Sports and Fitness OR Clinical Exercise, First Aid and Sports Injury OR Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology OR Research Methodology OR Contemporary Issues in Sports OR Community Service OR Ethics in Sports OR Human Resource Management OR Issue in Fitness Industry OR Performance Analysis OR Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science OR Strength and Conditioning OR Sports and Fitness Activities in Outdoor Sports OR Professional Practice Development OR Industrial Training | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | 5 core modules | Elective (choose any one): Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization OR Malay Communication OR Ethnic Relations OR Malaysian Studies OR Introduction to Sport Psychology OR Introduction to Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition OR Sports Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle OR General Physiology OR Leadership Skills and Human Relations OR Principles of Coaching OR Exercise Physiology OR Sports Communication OR Event management (Practical) OR Nutrition for Health, Sport and Fitness OR Government and Public Policy Malaysia OR Sport and Fitness Management OR Physiological Testing and Training OR Sports Industry OR Foundation in Exercise Science OR Sports Entrepreneurship OR Biochemistry of Exercise and Sports OR Biomechanics of Sports and Fitness OR Clinical Exercise, First Aid and Sports Injury OR Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology OR Research Methodology OR Contemporary Issues in Sports OR Community Service OR Ethics in Sports OR Human Resource Management OR Issue in Fitness Industry OR Performance Analysis OR Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science OR Strength and Conditioning OR Sports and Fitness Activities in Outdoor Sports OR Professional Practice Development OR Industrial Training | 3 | 15 |
| Elective (choose any one): Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization OR Malay Communication OR Ethnic Relations OR Malaysian Studies OR Introduction to Sport Psychology OR Introduction to Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition OR Sports Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle OR General Physiology OR Leadership Skills and Human Relations OR Principles of Coaching OR Exercise Physiology OR Sports Communication OR Event management (Practical) OR Nutrition for Health, Sport and Fitness OR Government and Public Policy Malaysia OR Sport and Fitness Management OR Physiological Testing and Training OR Sports Industry OR Foundation in Exercise Science OR Sports Entrepreneurship OR Biochemistry of Exercise and Sports OR Biomechanics of Sports and Fitness OR Clinical Exercise, First Aid and Sports Injury OR Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology OR Research Methodology OR Contemporary Issues in Sports OR Community Service OR Ethics in Sports OR Human Resource Management OR Issue in Fitness Industry OR Performance Analysis OR Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science OR Strength and Conditioning OR Sports and Fitness Activities in Outdoor Sports OR Professional Practice Development OR Industrial Training | 3 | |||
| Elective (choose any one): Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization OR Malay Communication OR Ethnic Relations OR Malaysian Studies OR Introduction to Sport Psychology OR Introduction to Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition OR Sports Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle OR General Physiology OR Leadership Skills and Human Relations OR Principles of Coaching OR Exercise Physiology OR Sports Communication OR Event management (Practical) OR Nutrition for Health, Sport and Fitness OR Government and Public Policy Malaysia OR Sport and Fitness Management OR Physiological Testing and Training OR Sports Industry OR Foundation in Exercise Science OR Sports Entrepreneurship OR Biochemistry of Exercise and Sports OR Biomechanics of Sports and Fitness OR Clinical Exercise, First Aid and Sports Injury OR Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology OR Research Methodology OR Contemporary Issues in Sports OR Community Service OR Ethics in Sports OR Human Resource Management OR Issue in Fitness Industry OR Performance Analysis OR Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science OR Strength and Conditioning OR Sports and Fitness Activities in Outdoor Sports OR Professional Practice Development OR Industrial Training | 3 | |||
| Elective (choose any one): Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization OR Malay Communication OR Ethnic Relations OR Malaysian Studies OR Introduction to Sport Psychology OR Introduction to Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition OR Sports Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle OR General Physiology OR Leadership Skills and Human Relations OR Principles of Coaching OR Exercise Physiology OR Sports Communication OR Event management (Practical) OR Nutrition for Health, Sport and Fitness OR Government and Public Policy Malaysia OR Sport and Fitness Management OR Physiological Testing and Training OR Sports Industry OR Foundation in Exercise Science OR Sports Entrepreneurship OR Biochemistry of Exercise and Sports OR Biomechanics of Sports and Fitness OR Clinical Exercise, First Aid and Sports Injury OR Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology OR Research Methodology OR Contemporary Issues in Sports OR Community Service OR Ethics in Sports OR Human Resource Management OR Issue in Fitness Industry OR Performance Analysis OR Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science OR Strength and Conditioning OR Sports and Fitness Activities in Outdoor Sports OR Professional Practice Development OR Industrial Training | 3 | |||
| Elective (choose any one): Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization OR Malay Communication OR Ethnic Relations OR Malaysian Studies OR Introduction to Sport Psychology OR Introduction to Motor Learning & Skill Acquisition OR Sports Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle OR General Physiology OR Leadership Skills and Human Relations OR Principles of Coaching OR Exercise Physiology OR Sports Communication OR Event management (Practical) OR Nutrition for Health, Sport and Fitness OR Government and Public Policy Malaysia OR Sport and Fitness Management OR Physiological Testing and Training OR Sports Industry OR Foundation in Exercise Science OR Sports Entrepreneurship OR Biochemistry of Exercise and Sports OR Biomechanics of Sports and Fitness OR Clinical Exercise, First Aid and Sports Injury OR Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology OR Research Methodology OR Contemporary Issues in Sports OR Community Service OR Ethics in Sports OR Human Resource Management OR Issue in Fitness Industry OR Performance Analysis OR Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science OR Strength and Conditioning OR Sports and Fitness Activities in Outdoor Sports OR Professional Practice Development OR Industrial Training | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | 4 core modules + 1 elective | Principles of Coaching | 3 | 15 |
| Exercise Physiology | 3 | |||
| Sports Communication | 3 | |||
| Event management (Practical) | 3 | |||
| Elective (choose any one module from the elective list in the programme subjects table) | 3 | |||
| Semester 4 | 4 core modules + 1 elective | Nutrition for Health, Sport and Fitness | 3 | 15 |
| Leadership Skills and Human Relations | 3 | |||
| Government and Public Policy Malaysia | 2 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Management | 4 | |||
| Elective (choose any one module from the elective list in the programme subjects table) | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | 5 core modules | Physiological Testing and Training | 3 | 15 |
| Sports Industry | 3 | |||
| Foundation in Exercise Science | 3 | |||
| Sports Entrepreneurship | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry of Exercise and Sports | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | 6 core modules (including practice development and industrial training) | Biomechanics of Sports and Fitness | 3 | 29 |
| Clinical Exercise, First Aid and Sports Injury | 3 | |||
| Applied Sport and Fitness Psychology | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Professional Practice Development | 9 | |||
| Industrial Training | 8 | |||
| Semester 7 | 3 core modules + community and ethics | Contemporary Issues in Sports | 3 | 8 |
| Community Service | 2 | |||
| Ethics in Sports | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 | 5 core modules | Human Resource Management | 3 | 15 |
| Issue in Fitness Industry | 3 | |||
| Performance Analysis | 3 | |||
| Evidence Based Practice in Exercise Science | 3 | |||
| Strength and Conditioning | 3 | |||
| Semester 9 | 2 core modules | Sports and Fitness Activities in Outdoor Sports | 3 | 4 |
| Elective (choose any one module from the elective list in the programme subjects table) | 1 | |||
| Total | Total modules listed in the programme subjects table, with credit hours per module | 113 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready skills for roles such as personal training, sports management, and professional coaching, directly aligned with the career options stated for this degree.
- You learn to support fitness clients and athletes using exercise science and sports science knowledge, including physiology, biomechanics, and psychology—useful for performance and general-health improvement roles.
- You build coaching and training capability through applied modules like Principles of Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, and Physiological Testing and Training.
- You develop management and leadership capabilities for sports development and fitness-industry careers through Sport and Fitness Management, Leadership Skills and Human Relations, and Human Resource Management.
- You prepare for the realities of the industry through Professional Practice Development and Industrial Training, helping you transition from classroom learning to workplace performance.
- You develop entrepreneurship readiness through Sports Entrepreneurship and Sports Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle, supporting careers across fitness, wellness, and sport-related services.
Employability rate
For graduates of Sports and Fitness programmes in Malaysia, an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% is a realistic expectation where practical training and relevant experience are valued.
Overall, this points to a generally stable career outlook in fitness, sports performance support, and sports-related management as you build employable skills during the degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
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| Higher secondary / A-Level (international equivalent) | Entry requirements listed for international applicants include: a Certificate of Higher Education Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with a minimum grade of C and a CGPA of 2.0 in two subjects; or A-Level (or equivalent) with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in two subjects; or Foundation in Science (or equivalent) with at least a CGPA of 2.00. |
| Diploma in a related field (Level 4) plus experience | Applicants may also qualify with a Diploma (Level 4, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MOH) in Sports and Fitness, Physiotherapy, Medical Assistant, Nursing, or a recognized related field (or equivalent) with at least a minimum CGPA of 2.0, plus 2 years of experience in a related field. |
Language requirements
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
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| Tuition | Not published | |
| EMGS / visa processing fee | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
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| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
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| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
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| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
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Start your online application
Use the university’s online application form to submit your basic introduction and start your application profile. Complete all required fields and ensure your details match the supporting documents you will upload later. Keep your login/access details safely for document upload and tracking.
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Prepare your eligibility documents for international admissions
Gather your school-leaving certificate or qualification results that match the entry requirements for applicants with foreign qualifications. If you are applying with a related Level 4 diploma, also prepare proof of at least 2 years of related field experience. Review the qualification pathway you are using before you submit so you can provide consistent information throughout your application.
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