The Diploma in Sport & Exercise Sciences (Exercise & Fitness) is designed to meet an increasing demand and need for health, exercise and fitness practitioners to help improve the health and fitness levels of health-conscious individuals, gym members, and corporate clients. Students pursuing this programme can expect to be industry ready and relevant through a rigorous programme aimed at equipping them with practical knowledge on sport and exercise sciences, personal training and the management of lifestyle and weight.

The programme aims to:

• provide students with core knowledge on subjects related to sport and exercise sciences such as nutrition, psychology, functional anatomy, and strength and conditioning;
• apply the above knowledge towards developing skills in personal training and lifestyle/weight management;
• equip students with hands-on and industry-related experience through quality supervision and applied projects.
   

Accreditation

This diploma programme offered by PSB Academy is accredited by the International Sports Professional Associations (ISPA) - the largest international accreditation body for professionals serving athletes and atheletic communities worldwide. The ISPA is also a specialty certification authority best known for the creation of the first and only certification for healthcare providers whom treat and rehabilitate patients of workers' compensation (CWcHP).

The ISPA Accreditation signifies PSB Academy's committment to provide education at the highest possible standards & practices. Students graduating from this ISPA-accredited programme are rewarded with an excellent credential for professional and career development.
 

Course Structure

• The programme is conducted on a full-time or part-time basis.
• The 1-year programme consists of 8 modules with a total of 240 hours (for part-time) and 360 hours (for full-time) of contact time

Course Outline

The delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and subject to change.

Duration

The programme can be completed in 12 months.

Assessment and Examination

Each module consists of coursework as well as examination. Students learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, case studies, discussions, role-plays, quizzes and hands-on practice sessions.

Entry Requirements

• 3 GCE 'O' levels. Applicants must have a grade 1 to 7 in English or equivalent; OR
• 5 GCE 'N' levels or equivalent, including a pass in English
  
  Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here:

http://www.psb-academy.edu.sg/main/1926/Prospective-Students/Singapore-Students/Award-of-Qualification/

Availability

 Full Time :
January / April / July / September

Part Time :
January / April / June / September

Course Fees

SDF Funding : For students who are eligible for SDF Funding, the course fees after SDF-AIP are shown in the table below. SDF Funding is Approved-in-Principle (SDF-AIP). Terms and conditions apply and subject to change without prior notice. SDF funding is not applicable to international students.

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually                                                                      
* Fees excludes textbooks
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- updated on 2 December 2010