MASTER OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION (COURSEWORK)

MASTER OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Programme Overview

This program will produce professional educators in the field of Physical and Health education who are able to use their knowledge and pedagogical skills to develop curricular and innovatively manage sports and co-curricular programs.

Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters, (Research)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (19 credits)

Research Methods in Education
Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
Seminar on Educational Scholarship
Curriculum in Physical and Health Education
Contemporary Issues in Physical and Health Education
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical and Health Education

Elective Courses (12 credits)

Statistics for Research in Education
Advanced Sports Biomechanics
Motor Learning and Sport Psychology
Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
Administration of Physical Education and Sport in Institution of Education
Kinesiology
Theories and Practices of Healthy Lifestyle
STEM Education

Research Courses (12 credits)

Research Project

Career Prospects

Physical Education Teacher, Health Education Specialist, Sports Coach, Sports Development Officer, Fitness Trainer/Consultant, Athletic Director, Recreation Director, Exercise Physiologist, Sports Bio-mechanist, Health Promotion Coordinator, School Wellness Coordinator, Kinesiologist, Motor Learning Specialist, Sport Psychology Consultant, Curriculum Developer for Physical Education.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 13,200

International

RM29,300

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or

For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):

Graduate from University Malaya; or
Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
Produce publications in related field; or
Receive a scholarship; or
Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements

General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's of Education or Bachelor's degree with Education in specific field.
Master's Degree Qualification: N/A
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: Sports Science, Physical Education and Health, Physical Education, Health Education
Special Requirements:
- Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in related field (CGPA: ≥ 3.00)
  Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:
  - Possessed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (minimum CGPA 3.00); or
  - Teaching Qualification recognized by the university; or
  - At least one (1) year teaching experience in a related field; or
  - Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
  - Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time
  OR
- Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education (CGPA: 2.70 - 2.99)
  Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:
  - UM graduate; or
  - At least two (2) years of teaching experience in related field; or
  - Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
  - Published in a related field; or
  - A Scholarship holder; or
  - A Government servant; or
  - Pass an interview by PTj; or
  - Pass a Special Assessment by PTj; or
  OR
- Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education(CGPA: 2.50 - 2.69)
  Must fulfill at least TWO of the following criteria:
  - UM graduate; or
  - At least Three (3) years teaching experience in a related field; or
  - Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
  - Published in a related field; or
  - A Scholarship holder; or
  - A Government servant; or
  - Pass an interview by PTj; or
  - Pass a Special Assessment by PTj; or

English Requirements

Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not Applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable