The Sport Centre was established in 1986. It was the first tertiary institution in Malaysia to offer
the Bachelor of Sport Science degree programme. In addition to its academic programme, the Centre also organises sport activities
and co-curricular courses, besides being the co-ordinating body for the usage of all sport facilities on campus. Sport Science
is the study of sports as a science that deals with an applied body of knowledge that has to do with human physical activity
from the biological, physical,pschological,and social science perspectives. The focus is on the identification of the physiological
and psychological attributes of an athlete, as well as on the development of these attributes, so that an athlete's optimal
performance can be achieved.The practitioner or professional sport scientist must have a deep understanding of the various
disciplines associated with sport science to be able to employ the theory and practical components of sport effectively. This
can only be acquired and practised through a formal study in colleges and universities.
MISSION
Sports Centre will continue to strive for sports excellence and to fulfil the need of the country for more professionals to
aid the development of Malaysian sports. Consequently of sports aspires to be the centre for academic development in the field
of Sports Science.
