Introduction

The chemical engineering of faculty of Engineering and the built Environment conducted

th Pengurusan Kokurikulum MPU 3442 which is a compulsory subject for chemical

engineering student to participate. The sport was led and coordinated by Dr Wong Voon

Loong, Ms Nazlina and Ms Aida. All students will register the co-curriculum module by

themselves. They are divided into groups according to the type of sports selected. The

student committee was assigned accordingly.

All committee members were elected by students in each group. Each and every

committee member has their responsibility to carry out. A total of 16 participants joined

the badminton team instead of the limit of 15. Sport equipments which consist of rackets,

shuttlecocks and net were provided.

background and co-curricular concept in sports

Co-curricular activities are the components of non-academic activities that complement

what student learn in their main syllabus. Co-curricular activities play an important part

in educational institution as they gain experience and skills other than from classroom

learning. Educational institutions should not only stress academic development but also

balance opportunities in other fields which allow students to develop skills for personal

growth. Furthermore, these activities enrich college life and develop sportsmanship.

Students can explore the interest and passion, as well as to learn and enhance their skills

in sports.

The main objective of this co-curricular activity is to emphasize the importance of

physical health among students as most do not participate in any sports or exercise.

Physical health can be beneficial to quality of life and improves studies. Students were

also taught about safety rules when carrying out sport activities. Students also gain

understanding in sportsmanship, teamwork and cooperation during practices. Students

also applied their learned knowledge in badminton into real life sport practice and

competitions. Students with knowledge in badminton also taught other students to

familiarize themselves in badminton.

As part of this co-curricular objective, students are expected to improve knowledge and

skill in badminton. Students were exposed to correct technique and rules of the game.

Students will also appreciate the value of participation sport activities. Indirectly,

students may develop personal and interpersonal skills through interaction and working

with team members. Students from different classes will get to know each other by this

participation. This promotes friendship among members and they learn and play together.

Students are encouraged to demonstrate enthusiasm and strategies that leads to enjoyable

participation. Participation in enjoyable activities can reduce stress from studies and

foster a fun learning experience.