
Nur Ikhwan Mohamad PhD
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Professor in Strength & Conditioning, UPSI
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Director, International & Mobility Centre (IMC), UPSI

Phone (Office): 015-4811 7165
Email: nur.ikhwan@fsskj.upsi.edu.my
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Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, ECU, Australia (2010).
Master's of Sports Science, UiTM, Malaysia (2005).
Bachelor Degree in Sports Science (Hons), UiTM, Malaysia (2003).
Diploma in Health & Fitness, UiTM, Malaysia (2001).
Professional Associations
Malaysian Strength & Conditioning Association (MSCA)
Research Areas & Interests
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Mechanical and metabolic responses to strength training and physical conditioning.
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Knowledge delivery and application in strength & conditioning coaching (physical literacy).
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Best practices for strength & conditioning facility
Impact
As of 2011-2019
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42 projects, tasks and invitations with visibility impact.
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28 involvement with development and review of curriculum at university & national level.
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49 consultations
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64 peer-reviewed articles, 3 books, 1 monograph, and more than 20 creative general articles.
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6 research grants completed as lead researcher.
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RM612,276.00 cumulative amount of research grant.
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56 supervisions as main and co-supervisors.
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69 involvement with projects or activities related to student's overall development.
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97 official activities categorized as involvements and contributions at UPSI.
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1 community services per year since 2011.
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Pioneer for the establishment of UPSI Research Ethics Committee, SIG Conditioning, Malaysian Strength & Conditioning Association (MSCA), listings of JSSPJ as indexed journal, and 13 new laboratories development at current Faculty's location.
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Nurturing of systematic approach in research, publication and supervision at FSSKj.
Biography
Dr. Nur Ikhwan Mohamad is a Professor in Strength & Conditioning at the Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, and Director at International & Mobility Centre (IMC), Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI). Earned a doctored from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, he is also an alumnus of MARA University of Technology (UiTM) and first batch of Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS). Started his career as Fitness Instructor circa 2000/2001 upon completion of Diploma in Health & Fitness and continue to do so while pursuing his bachelor and master's degree years. Joining academia in 2006, his research interest includes mechanical, metabolic and neural responses and/or adaptation to strength and conditioning training. He has published over 80 peer reviewed publications, supervised 8 PhD and 35 Master’s students to completion. Actively involved in strength & conditioning consultation with tagline "fitness, performance & health" which appropriately described target area of his works. Ikhwan's has been part of his Faculty's management team for 8 years as Head of Department, Deputy Dean and Dean of the faculty. He was UPSI Senate member (2016-2018, 2022-2025), Editor in Chief for Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (JSSPJ) (2013-2018) and UPSI's Research Ethics Committee (member-2018-2021) (Chairman-2021-2024). His involvement with other organizations includes as pioneer (2011) and current President of Malaysian Strength & Conditioning Association (MSCA), visiting research fellow at Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) (2017), research fellow at Thaksin University Thailand (2016-2018), member for Malaysia Health Promotion Board (2017-2018), member of Perak Sports Council Management Board (2016-2017) and Advisory Panel for National Coaching Academy (2013-2021). Ikhwan's currently resides in Tanjung Malim with his wife and two kids. His personal website is at www.nurikhwan.com / www.sigconditioning.com
BRIEF TIMELINE
1996-1997
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM)
- Bukit Jalil Sports School
1998-2006
HIGHER EDUCATION
- Diploma in Health & Fitness, UiTM
- Bachelor Degree in Sports Science (Hons.), UiTM
- Master's in Sports Science, UiTM
2002-2006
INDUSTRY
- Gym Instructor & Fitness Trainer for various organizations (Fitness First SPK, KILOS Fitness Centre, Mix Martial Arts gym Damansara, etc)
- Part-time lecturer (UiTM) (OUM)
2006
Lecturer, Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TARC)
Nov 2006-2011
TUTOR DS41
- Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI).
2007-2010
PhD STUDY
- Edith Cowan University, Australia
- Visiting Student: Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
2011-2015
SENIOR LECTURER DS51
- Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI)
2011-2013
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
- Coaching Science Department, Faculty of Sports Science & Coaching (FSSKj), UPSI.
2012-2021
ADVISORY PANEL (S&C)
- National Coaching Academy, National Institute of Sports, Malaysia.
2013-2018
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
- Journal of Sports Science & Coaching (JSSPJ), UPSI, Malaysia.
2013-2016
DEPUTY DEAN@FSSKJ UPSI
- Research & Innovation (2013-2014)
- Research & Postgraduate (2015-2016)
2016-2018
DEAN OF FACULTY
- Faculty of Sports Science & Coaching, UPSI.
2016-2018
VISITING PROFESSOR / RESEARCH FELLOW
- Thaksin University, Thailand (2016, 2018)
- Auckland University of Technology , New Zealand (2017)
- National Institute of Fitness & Sports in Kanoya, Japan (2018)
2015-Sept. 2021
ASSOC. PROFESSOR (DS54)
- Assoc. Prof. in Strength & Conditioning at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI)
October, 2021-CURRENT
PROFESSOR (KHAS C VK7)
- Professor in Strength & Conditioning at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI)

Basic Practical Strength & Conditioning Course
Content:
- Exercise Techniques
- Program Design
- Speed & Agility Training
- Safe Training
Credit Hours:
- 3-credit hours, 14-Weeks

Advanced Practical Strength & Conditioning Course
Content:
- Athlete's Development
- Athlete's Programming and Monitoring
- Coaching the Athletes
Credit Hours:
- 3-credit hours, 14-Weeks
Teaching
Supervision
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PhD: Mohd Mohni bin Iskandar. Graduated (Malaysia).
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PhD: Ali Bin Md Nadzalan. Graduated. (Malaysia)
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PhD: Su Zhanguo. Completed, (China)
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PhD: Azlan Bin Derwish. Completed. (Malaysia).
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PhD: Roshdan Bin Ahmad. Completed, Posthumous (Malaysia)
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PhD: Mohd Hafizuddin Bin Baki. Post-viva correction. (Malaysia).
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Phd: Yu Lin. Completed. (China)
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PhD: Alhossin Alali Azzam. Data Collection. (Syiria).
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PhD: Muhammad Zulqarnain Bin Mohd Nasir. Data Collection. (Malaysia)
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PhD: Jiang Wenming. Proposal write-up. (China)
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PhD: Zulkernain bin Marzuki. Proposal write-up (Malaysia)
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PhD: Teng Seet May. Proposal write-up (Malaysia)
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PhD: Nor Ikhmar Bin Madarsa. Proposal write-up (Malaysia)
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M.Ed.: Mohd Kamal bin Mohammed Suhaimi. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.E.d: Zulkernain bin Marzuki. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Iqbal Hanafi Bin Masduki. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Siti Salmah Binti Mohd Nasir. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.Ed.: Ganesa Nambiar A/L Gopal Krishnan. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Azrena Zaireen binti Ahmad Zahudi. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Daung Anak Bungkong. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Ed.: Mohd Redzuan Bin Amat. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Ed.: Mohadzir Bin Haji Mokhtar. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Afizudin bin Idrus. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Mohammad Faeez Bin Mohamad Alias. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Abdul Hafiz Bin Ahmad Sazili. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Kigen Anak Satong. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Mohamad Hamka Nizam Bin Mohamad Rosni. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Ed.: Khairulanuar Bin Maslam @ Amran. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Ed.: Fazli Bin Mohamed. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Firdaus Bin Mohamed @ Mohd. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Ed.: Subramaniam S/O Kumarasam. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Azli Bin Puddin. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Nor Ikhmar Bin Madarsa. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Ed.: Norhasmiza Bt Md.Hashim. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.Ed.: Sharon Kezia Leela Sanjivee A/P Sundararaj. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Ahmad Shairazi Bin Abdul Fatah. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Nurdiyana Binti Mohamad. Mod C. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Nursyaidatul Hafiza binti Madzlan. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Lye Wei Wan. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Lau Chin Meng. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Nur Syahira Binti Jamel. Graduated. (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Zakwan Hazmi Bin Zakariah. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Ismadalyna Binti Yusof. Completed (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Jamalludin Bin Mohamed. Data Collection (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Mohamed Azizul Bin Mohamed Afandi. Graduated (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Sharon Yeap Sze Nie. Completed. (Malaysia).
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M.Sc.: Rahayu Binti Che Romli. Data Collection. (Malaysia).
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M.Ed.: Syaiful Bin Hamzah. Submitted. (Malaysia)
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M.Ed.: Shazwan Muhamad Ali. Submitted. (Malaysia)
Awards & Recognition
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Excellent Service Award 2018, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
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Anugerah Ahli Akademik Harapan UPSI 2017 / Aspirant Academician Award UPSI 2017.
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Excellent Service Award 2017, UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS.
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Excellent Service Award 2016, UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS.
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Excellent Service Award 2015, UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS.
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Excellent Service Award 2014, UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS.
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Excellent Service Awards UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS 2013.
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Excellent Publication Awards for ISI Journal 2012 / Anugerah Kecemerlangan Penerbitan Jurnal ISI UPSI 2012.
Articles
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Mohamad, N. I., Nosaka, K., & Cronin, J. (2011). Maximizing hypertrophy: possible contribution of stretching in the interset rest period. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 33(1), 81-87.
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Azrena Zaireen Ahmad Zahudi, Nur Ikhwan Mohamad, Erik Tan, and Sharil Mohamad. The effect of whole body vibration (WBV) during inter-set rest period on squat muscle activation level. (2013) Coaching Journal: National Coaching Academy. 2(2). pp 18-27.
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Conference, Seminars & Workshops
Since 2013, SIGCONDITIONING have been giving commitment to organize one conference every year, gathering mainly our local Malaysian strength and conditioning partners, friends and clients. At first the name of the conference changed every year dependable on current team members and collaborators. However since 2018 we tried to stick to the name "UPSI Strength & Conditioning Conference" or 'UPSISC". Seminars and workshops normally organized in other months before the conference.