The Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Exercise and 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.

At the end of this programme, students will be able to:

• Understand the 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
• Be equipped with valuable hands-on and industry-related experience through quality supervision and applied projects.

Accreditation

This diploma 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

This programme consists of 8 modules, amounting to a total of 240 contact hours for the part-time pathway.

Course Outline

• Professional Studies
• Functional Anatomy
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition
• Principles of Weight Training
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Physiology of Sport and Exercise
• Physical Fitness and Wellness
• Methods of Group Exercise Instruction

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

Duration

The programme is delivered over 12 months for the part-time pathway.

Assessment and Examination

At the commencement of each module, students will be provided the assessment mode and weightings for the module.  Most modules have several points of assessment, which may include assignments, tests, projects and final examinations. Students learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, case studies, discussions, role-plays, quizzes and hands-on practice sessions.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

Local Student Admission

• 3 GCE ‘O’ Level passes or equivalent, with at least a Grade 7 in English, OR
• 5 GCE ‘N’ Level passes or equivalent, including English
• Higher NITEC (or NITEC, subject to minimum grades)

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may also apply, but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here.

Availability

Local Student Admission

Part-time intakes 2012: Jan

Course Fees

Part-time pathway

^Skills Development Fund (SDF): SDF Funding is Approved-in-Principle (SDF-AIP). Terms and conditions apply and may be subject to change without prior notice.  Please note that SDF is not applicable to international students. For students who are eligible for SDF Funding, please contact your Admission Officer for more information.

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
* Course fee excludes textbooks
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Updated on 11 November 2011; PSB Academy reserves the right to amend this information without prior notice.