AMIT1474 Introduction to Information Technology Assignment 2026 | TAR UMT

1. Impact of IT on the Sports Science and Rehabilitation Industry o Explain how IT has transformed patient care and clinic operations, particularly in electronic health records (EHR), appointment scheduling, telehealth services, and outcome tracking.
2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using IT in a Sports Physiotherapy Clinic o Discuss benefits (e.g., improved patient data accuracy, streamlined booking, remote consultations).
   • Highlight drawbacks (e.g., data privacy and compliance risks, initial setup and training costs).
3. Computer Type Recommendations o Suggest from desktop, laptop to any other omputer types which best suited for clinic operations, balancing performance for EHR software and reliability.
   • Provide justifications for your choice.
   • Find three local suppliers and compare computer models, warranty, and compatibility with medical software in a table.
4. Hardware and Peripherals o System unit components: Explain and justify the selection of CPU, RAM, and storage for fast data processing and secure patient file storage.
   • Input/output devices: Recommend specific models for patient check-in systems, clinical monitors, and a reliable printer for reports and receipts. o Communication devices: Identify secure networking equipment such as a business-grade router and a backup internet solution for telehealth services.
5. System Software and Application Software Recommendations o Recommend an operating system suitable for the clinic’s software needs, emphasizing security and compatibility.
   • Compare at least two clinic management / EHR systems for medical and rehabilitation supplies before making a final recommendation. Provide pricing and sources.
6. Final Recommendation & Budgeting Table o Provide a breakdown of estimated costs for the suggested IT setup within the RM 15,000 budget.
   • Justify how the investment will improve patient care, operational efficiency, and compliance.
   • If the budget were reduced to RM 10,000, explain which components or features you would prioritize and how you would adjust your choices.

Submission Details and Report Sequence

When submitting the assignment, you must strictly comply with the following requirements. Non or partial compliance would lead to marks being deducted.

• Media – This assignment should be submitted in softcopy.
• Line Spacing – Typed material should be 1.15 line spaced.
• Font Size – A body text of font size 12 is required while for headings and subheadings, font size 14 must be used.
• Type Style – Use Times New Romans.
• Margin – All pages of the assignment should have a margin of an adequate width of 2.54 cm (1 inch) all around.
• Page numbering – Ensure that all pages (except cover page) are numbered.
• Arrange the assignment report following the sequence below:
  1. Submission form – Appendix 1 (Note: Fill in all details except grade and feedback)
  2. Assessment criteria form – Appendix 2 (Note: Fill in your names)
  3. Originality check report (From google classroom)
  4. Acknowledgement
  5. Table of contents
  6. Assignment answer
     * Introduction

• Impact of IT on the Sports Science and Rehabilitation Industry
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Using IT in a Sports Physiotherapy Clinic
• Computer Type Recommendations
• Hardware and Peripherals
• System Software and Application Software Recommendations
• Final Recommendation & Budgeting Table

7. Appendix (if any)
8. References (Note: All references should be quoted clearly using APA Referencing System)

Student Ethics and Plagiarism 

All work presented for assessment is expected to be the student’s own and original work.

Students must perform an originality check in Google Classroom before submitting the final copy. All submitted assignments for this course will be checked to identify areas of overlap between the submitted assignments and existing sources.  The similarity percentage of all submitted assignments must not exceed 30%.

Late Submission

TAR UMT requires all students to submit assessed coursework by the deadline as stipulated unless the student is granted an extension or special consideration due to Extenuating Mitigating Circumstances (EMC). In cases where there are no accepted EMC, late submission of coursework shall lead to the imposition of penalty. With the exception of EMC reasons, penalty for late submission of coursework shall be imposed after submission deadline / extended submission deadline:

• Late submission within 1 – 3 days: total marks to be deducted is 10 marks.
• Late submission within 4 – 7 days: total marks to be deducted is 20 marks.
• Late submission after 7 days: reject coursework and zero mark shall be awarded.

Assessment Criteria 

This assignment contributes 30% of the overall coursework mark.

The total marks of this assignment are 100. The breakdown of the marks is shown below: