TOPThe Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Sport Coaching) is targeted at sport science and coaching practitioners who are focused on skill development and high-performance sports. Students pursuing this sport coaching course can expect to be adequately and rigorously trained in functional anatomy, nutrition, psychology, sport coaching, and analysis of skills, among other modules.
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PSB AcademyDiploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Sport Coaching)
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Programme Overview
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Academic Level
Diploma Course
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Study Modes
Part-Time
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Course Duration
12 months
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Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
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Estimated Course Fees
S$7,673.60
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Mode of Delivery
Blended Learning (City Campus & Online)
Introduction
Course Highlights
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Purpose-Built Sports Lab
Study in an industry-standard facility focused on optimising athlete performance through sport science technology such as speed gates and 3D motion cameras.
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Learn From Industry Practitioners
Gain industry insights from our experienced team of sport science lecturers, which include certified personal trainers and sport coaches.
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Professional Recognition
In collaboration with SportSG, graduates from the programme enjoy direct waivers to CoachSG's FSS and ISS courses.
Industry Collaboration
SportSG / CoachSG
One of the goals of Vision 2030 is extending the impact of the Singapore Sport Institute (SSI) – the high performance arm of SportSG - to reinforce the high performance system. SportSG designed a concept of an ‘academy’ for coaches in 2015, and officially launched CoachSG in May 2017 with a first ever coaching conference.
Duration
Students will be studying 8 modules, and are expected to complete the course within 12 months.
Learning Mode
Blended (City Campus & online)
Modules
- Professional Studies
- Functional Anatomy
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Principles of Weight Training
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Sport Coaching
- Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.
Read more about the modules here.
Lesson Duration
On average 2 – 3 hours per session
Intakes
- January
- April
- July
- October
Minimum Class Size
10
Mode of Assessment
Assessment of this programme may include assignments, tests, projects, reports, lab work, final examinations, external examinations and others.
Maximum Candidature
24 months
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from this programme, students have to:
- complete and pass the modules stipulated in the course structure
- fulfil attendance requirement
Academic Requirements
- 2 GCE 'O' level passes or equivalent; OR
- 3 GCE 'N' level passes or equivalent; OR
- Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years work experience) OR
- Candidates with other qualifications will be considered as case-by-case basis
Minimum Age Requirement
- 16 years old
English Language Requirement
- GCE 'O' level English (grade 1 to 7); OR
- IELTS score of 5.5; OR
- PSB Academy's Certificate in English Proficiency programme; OR
- PSB Academy English Proficiency Test; OR
- An equivalent of English language qualification
Course Fee
Singapore-based Students
- Course Fee: S$7,673.60
- Progressing Student Rate (After Rebate): S$6,906.24
Other Mandatory Fees
Singapore-based Students
- Application Fee:
- New Students: S$160.00
- Progressing Students: Application fee is waived
- ACE Fee: S$600.00
*ACE Fee is only applicable for students who wishes to take the ACE Certified Personal Trainer Exam
