Curriculum Vitae

DR. ELIZA BINTI HAFIZ

Senior Lecturer
  • Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science
  • 03-79674628

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • INJURIES
    Low back pain, work related musculoskeletal disorder
  • CLINICAL RESEARCH
    Exercise in clinical population, exercise for special population, exercise for disable
  • PHYSICAL THERAPHY
    Physiotherapy, Sport Injury, Sport rehabilitation, health & fitness, physical activity

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD
    University of Sydney, Australia
  • MPhysiotherapy, (Sains Kesihatan Sekutu (Fisioterapi))
    University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
  • BSpSc (Hons)(Physiology and Athletic Theraphy), (Fisiologi Sukan dan Terapi Atlit)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • DIP_KEKC, (Kesihatan dan Kecergasan)
    Universiti Teknologi Mara (Uitm)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Deputy Dean (Undergraduate and Student Affairs)
    17 Oct 2022 - present (Universiti Malaya)
  • Deputy Director(Research, Value Creation and Enterprise)
    22 Aug 2022 - 16 Oct 2022 (Universiti Malaya)
  • Deputy Director of Research
    01 May 2022 - 21 Aug 2022 (Universiti Malaya)
  • Deputy Director of Research & Development
    20 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022 (Universiti Malaya)
  • Quality Manager
    02 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    21 Jul 2022 - 20 Oct 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    07 Oct 2020 - 06 Oct 2022 (Faculty)
  • Quality Manager
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Faculty)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARD FOR MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF MOVEMENT, HEALTH AND EXERCISE, BOARD MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE FOR AGILEMAS RESEARCH IN HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS COLLOQUIM, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Abuajwa, Bassam; Hamlin, Mike; Hafiz, Eliza; Razman, Rizal (2022). The effect of high and low velocity-based training on the throwing performance of collegiate handball players, PEERJ. 10(), . doi:10.7717/peerj.14049
  2. Suhaimi, Saiful Adli; Muller, Andre Matthias; Hafiz, Eliza; Khoo, Selina (2022). Occupational sitting time, its determinants and intervention strategies in Malaysian office workers: a mixed-methods study, HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL. 37(2), . doi:10.1093/heapro/daab149
  3. Hadizadeh, M., Azri, I. D. M., Mohafez, H., Hafiz, E. B., Sugajima, Y., & Azri, M. D. M. (2021). ASSOCIATION BETWEEN LEVELS OF SPORTS PARTICIPATION AND ORAL INJURIES AMONG COMBAT ATHLETES. Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte, 27(1), 75-79. doi: 10.1590/1517-8692202127012020_0035
  4. Rafiq, M. T., Hamid, M. S. A., & Hafiz, E. (2021). Effect of Progressive Resistance Strength Training on Body Mass Index, Quality of Life and Functional Capacity in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 14, 2161-2168. doi: 10.2147/jmdh.s317896
  5. Chan, E. W. M., Nadzalan, A. M., Othman, Z., Hafiz, E., & Hamid, M. S. A. (2020). The Short-Term Effects of Progressive vs Conventional Core Stability Exercise in Rehabilitation of Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain. Sains Malaysiana, 49(10), 2527-2537. doi: 10.17576/jsm-2020-4910-18
  6. Chan, Ebby Waqqash Mohamad; Hamid, Mohamad Shariff A.; Nadzalan, Ali Md; Hafiz, Eliza (2020). Abdominal muscle activation: An EMG study of the Sahrmann five-level core stability test, HONG KONG PHYSIOTHERAPY JOURNAL. 40(2), 89-97. doi:10.1142/S1013702520500080
Others
  1. Hadizadeh, M, Mohafez, H, Sugajima, Y, Hafiz, E, Mohd Azri, ID & Mohd Azri, MD. (2020). Association between levels of sport participation and oral injuries among combat athletes. Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte (In Press) (ISI-indexed).
  2. Mohamad Chan, Ebby Waqqash & Nadzalan, Ali & Othman, Zainal & Hafiz, Eliza & A Hamid, Mohamad. (2020). The Short-Term Effects of Progressive vs Conventional Core Stability Exercise in Rehabilitation of Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain. Sains Malaysiana. 49. 2527-2537. 10.17576/jsm-2020-4910-18.
  3. Mohamad Chan, EW. A Hamid, MS. Mohd Din, FH. Ahmad, R. Nadzalan, AM. Hafiz, E. (2019) Prevelence and Factors Associated with Low Back Pain Among Malaysian Army Personnel Stationed in Klang Valley. Biomedical Human Kinetics, 11 (1), 1-10
  4. Rafiq, M. T., Hamid, M. S. A., Hafiz, E., & Amin, S. (2019). Rehabilitation protocol with or without mobile health in overweight and obeseknee osteoarthritis patients - a pilot study. Balneo Research Journal, 10(Vol 10 No. 4), 580 584. doi: 10.12680/balneo.2019.306
  5. Waqqash, E. Hafiz, E. A HAmid, MS. Nadzalan, AM. (2018) A Narrative Review: Risk of Low Back Pain in Military Personnel/Recruits. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7 (4.15) 159-172.
  6. Hafiz, E. Hiller, C. Nicholson, L.L. Nightingale, E.J Grimaldi, A. Refshauge, K.M (2016). Femoral torsion in injured and uninjured ballet dancers and its association with other hip measures: A cross-sectional study, Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, 20 (1), 3-10.
  7. Eliza Hafiz, Hiller C.E, Nicholson L.L, Nightingale E.J, Clarke J.L, Grimaldi A, Eisenhuth J.P and Refshauge K.M. 2014. The development of a method for meauring femoral torsion using real-time ultrasound. Physiological measurement 35 (7):1335-1348
Books
  1. Mohamed Rusli Abdullah, Julia Omar, Yazid Abdul Rani, Eliza Hafiz. (2022). Latihan Jeda berintensiti Tinggi. Penerbit Universiti sains Malaysia.
  2. Hafiz, E. 2009. Sport medicine and rehabilitation. In Che Muhamed, A.M. National coaching module. Sport Science Level 1, pp.177-192. McGraw Hill: Kuala Lumpur.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Eliza Hafiz, Claire Hiller, Elizabeth J Nightingale, Leslie Nicholson, Kathryn Refshauge (2013): Do hip characteristics predispose to lower limb injury? In Proceeding of the American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
  2. Eliza Hafiz, Leslie Nicholson, Claire Hiller, Alison Grimaldi, Jillian Clarke, John Eisunhuth, Kathryn Refshauge (2011): Development of a novel method for measuring femoral torsion using real time ultrasound. In Proceedings of the Australia Society of Performing Arts Healthcare. Sydney
Other Publications
  1. Sisipan Personaliti Harian Metro - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Improving Sport Nutrition Knowledge and Nutritional Status among Adolescent Badminton Players ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2022, UM Living Lab Grant Programme - SUS (Sustainability Science)
    Green Procurement Process Between Science & Non-science Based Faculty In Um: Development, Evaluation & Comparison Study ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2018 - 2019, RU Geran - UMCares
    Be A New U ll ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2017 - 2018, RU Geran - UMCares
    B The New U! ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2022 - 2023, Private Funding
    The Effects Of Fortified Milk Comsumption On Physical Fitness Among 7-9 Years Old Children ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Appoinment as Scientific Reviewer for The International Virtual Sports Medicine and Sports Science Conference (Vsmss) 2020, Institut Sukan Negara
    01 Jan 2020 - 01 Jan 2020 (International)
  • Bmi Challenge, EPOMS
    01 Oct 2017 - 01 Oct 2018 (National)
  • Clinical Assessement and Exercise Prescription for Clinical Population, Central Spectrum Sdn Bhd
    01 Dec 2015 - 01 Dec 2015 (National)
  • Pembangunan Modul Instruktur Senamrobik Kebangsaan, Cawangan Kecergasan, Bahagian Pembangunan Sukan Kementerian Belia dan Sukan Malaysia
    01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2015 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Spectrum Intermediate Course, Spectrum, Pusat Sukan UM (University) (17 Aug 2016 - 17 Aug 2016)

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Effect of Acheta Domesticus Supplementation On Post-Exercise Muscle Recovery in Recreationally Active Males, University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2022) Relationship Between Smartphone Addiction and Motivation, Self Efficacy, Subjective Experience Towards Physical Activity Among University Students in Henan Province., University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2022) Explanatory Factors Linked to Chronification and Treatment Outcome of Non-Specific Low Back Pain, International, (External Examiner)
  4. (2022) Improving Physical Health of Children Through Physical Functional Training During Physical Education Lesson., University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2022) The Relationship Between Lumbopelvic Stability and Functional Movement Screen Scores in Females With Lumbar Hyperlordosis: a Cross-Sectional Study, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2022) Dose-Effect of Aerobics Exercise Intensity On Arterial Stiffness in Young Women., University, (Reviewer)
  7. (2022) The Effect School Gardening and Cooking Activity Combined With Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity On Health Behavior and Weight Status Among School Children in Changsha, University, (Reviewer)
  8. (2022) The Influence of Swimming Forearm On Cognize of Elbow Joint Injury, Inertia Force, Biomechanical Parameters and Sport Performance Among Elite Freestyle Swimmer in China, University, (Reviewer)
  9. (2022) Scientific Reviewer, National, (Reviewer)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2022) The Effect of Velocity Based Training on Throwing Performance in Collegiate Handball Players, BASSAM M.S ABUAJWA
  2. (2022) Examining and Reducing Occupational Sitting Time among Malaysian Government Office Workers, SAIFUL ADLI BIN SUHAIMI
  3. (2022) Effect of Different Training Programs on Body Composition and Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Obese Children, Xiaohan Fan
  4. (2022) The Effect of Sport Participation on Physical Fitness among School Girls in Pakistan, ASIA BANO
  5. (2022) The Impact of Dance-Related Psychosocial Stressors on Injuries among Professional Dancers, Yuqianqian Dong
  6. (2022) The Effect of Rehabilitation Protocol Combined with m-Health among Overweight and Obese Person with Knee Osteoarthritis, MUHAMMAD TARIQ RAFIQ
  7. (2021) Prevalence, Evaluation and Core Stability Strategy for Low Back Pain (LBP) among Malaysian Army Personnel/Recruits, EBBY WAQQASH MOHAMAD CHAN
  8. (2019) Velocity based training and throwing performance, Bassam M.S Abuajwa
  9. (2019) The Efficacy of using m-Health in prescribing exercise in overweight and obese people with knee arthritis., Muhammad Tariq Rafiq
  10. (2019) Low Back Pain In Malaysia Army Personnel, Ebby Waqqash bin Mohamad Chan
  11. (2019) Breaking Seating Time in Office Workers, Saiful Adli bin Suhaimi
  12. (2018) STRESS AMONG PROFESSIONALS : JOB-RELATED STRESS AND COPING AMONG SPORT COACHES, NUR ADIBAH KHAIRIYAH BINTI THEW ABDULLAH
Master
  1. (2022) Activation of Lumbar Multifidus with Combined Spinal Manipulation and Motor Control: A Case Study Applying Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging, Turkadevi Arumugam
  2. (2020) Relationship between Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck, Upper Limb and Back and Physical Activity among Bank Employees in Malaysia, NIK MASYITAH BINTI NIK MAT
  3. (2016) Tahap Keberkesanan Alat Sokongan apabila Menggunakan 'Wobble Board', VENNISA LEMBA ANAK JANTAI
  4. (2016) Adapted Activtiy of Daily Living Exercise, Health-related Physical Fitness Components of Persons with Spinal Cord Injury, NIK MASYITAH BINTI NIK MAT

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) VQC7009 - Musculoskeletal Injuries and Rehabilitation
  2. (2019) VQC7009 - Musculuskeletal Injuries and Rehabilitation
Bachelor
  1. (2022) VIB3209 - Individual and Group Fitness Programme
  2. (2022) VIX2006 - Sport Injury
  3. (2022) VIB3205 - Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation
  4. (2022) VIX2008 - Management of Sport Injuries
  5. (2020) VHEE1104 - Sport Injury and First Aid
  6. (2020) VIX1002 - Introduction to Sport Science
  7. (2019) VIX2006 - Sport Injury
  8. (2019) VIX1003 - First Aid & Cpr
  9. (2019) VIX1002 - Introduction to Sport Science
  10. (2019) VHEE3104 - Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
  11. (2019) VIX2006 - Sport Injury
  12. (2019) VHEE1104 - Sport Injury and First Aid
  13. (2019) VHEE1104 - Sport Injury and First Aid
  14. (2019) VHEE1101 - Foundation in Exercise Science
  15. (2018) VIX1003 - First Aid & Cpr
  16. (2018) VIX2006 - Sport Injury
  17. (2018) VHEE1104 - Sport Injury and First Aid
  18. (2018) VHEE3014 - Kecederaan Sukan dan Rehabilitasi
  19. (2017) VHEE1104 - Sport Injury and First Aid
  20. (2017) VIX1003 - First Aid & Cpr
  21. (2017) VHEE2203 - Sport Nutrition and Metabolism
  22. (2017) VHEE1203 - Nutrition, Health and Fitness
  23. (2017) VHEE1101 - Foundation in Exercise Science
  24. (2016) VHEE3104 - Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
  25. (2016) VHEE1203 - Nutrition, Health and Fitness
  26. (2016) VHEE2203 - Sport Nutrition and Metabolism
  27. (2015) VHEE3104 - Sport Injury and Rehabilitation
  28. (2015) VHEE1104 - Sport Injury and First Aid

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Moderator for Adec'S Brown Bag Session for Flipped Learning, (16 Nov 2022 - 16 Nov 2022) (University)
  • Moderator for Adec'S Brown Bag Session for Flipped Learning 2022, (14 Nov 2022 - 14 Nov 2022) (University)
  • Perasmian Kejohanan Olahraga Tahunan Kali Ke 17 Sk Segambut Makmur Tahun 2022, (24 Sep 2022 - 24 Sep 2022) (National)
  • Program Sembang Sukan Fakulti Pendidikan, (08 Sep 2022 - 08 Sep 2022) (University)
  • Program Senamrobik Bersama Staff, (01 Jul 2022 - 01 Jul 2022) (University)
  • Kajian Pengambilan Susu Yang Diperkaya Ke Atas Kecergasan Fizikal Dalan Kalangan Murid Berumur 7-9 Tahun, (01 Jul 2022 - 30 Nov 2022) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. WORKSHOP: SPECTRUM (BASIC) ORGANIZED BY ADEC UM, Makmal Komputer, Pusat Sukan (24 Feb 2017 - 24 Feb 2017)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. COACHING AND MENTORING FOR ACADEMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL LEADERS: BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR STUDENT, Universiti Malaya (07 May 2018 - 07 May 2018)
  2. BENGKEL PENGHAYATAN KAEDAH & PERATURAN UM (PENGAJIAN IJAZAH PERTAMA)2017 UNTUK TD/TP IJAZAH DASAR, Hotel Concord, Shah Alam (29 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2017)
  3. BENGKEL PEMERKASAAN PAKAR JAMINAN KUALITI PROGRAM (PROQAE) SIRI 1, The Cube, Aras 4, Institut Pengajian Termaju (Ias) (12 Feb 2019 - 12 Feb 2019)
  4. UM EDUCATOR 4.0, Universiti Malaya Kuala Lumpur (05 Sep 2018 - 06 Sep 2018)
  5. BENGKEL PEMERKASAAN PAKAR JAMINAN KUALITI PROGRAM (PROQAE) SIRI 1, The Cube, Aras 4, Institut Pengajian Termaju (Ias) (14 Feb 2019 - 14 Feb 2019)
  6. BENGKEL PEMERKASAAN PAKAR JAMINAN KUALITI PROGRAM (PROQAE) SIRI 5 - OUTCOME BASED, Secara Online (24 Nov 2020 - 25 Nov 2020)
  7. BENGKEL PROQAE SIRI 2/2022, Bilik Cube, Fak Sains Komputer & Tek. Maklumat, Universiti Malaya (16 Jun 2022 - 17 Jun 2022)
  8. FLIPPED CLASSROOM TRAIN-THE-TRAINER (TTT) WORKSHOP, Universiti Malaya (05 Sep 2022 - 05 Sep 2022)
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI MINDA, Secara Dalam Talian (26 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2021)