Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (PSB Academy)
Course Information
Description
The Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences is designed to meet an increasing demand and need for sport, health, exercise and fitness practitioners to help improve the health and fitness levels of health-conscious individuals, gym members, and corporate clients, and to nurture sport science and coaching practitioners who are focused on skills development and high-performance sports.
Students pursuing this programme can expect to be adequately and rigorously trained in functional anatomy, nutrition, psychology, sport coaching, and analysis of skills. Students will also be equipped to be industry ready and relevant through a rigorous programme aimed at imparting 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
- Apply the above knowledge towards developing skills in principles of coaching and analysis of skills
- Be equipped with valuable hands-on and industry-related experience through quality supervision and applied projects.
Course Highlights
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.
Industry Immersion
Enjoy opportunities for sports internships or industrial visits.
Progress to A Bachelor's Degree
Continue from a Diploma to a Degree in Sport and Exercise Science with us.
Learn From Industry Practitioners
Gain industry insights from our experienced team of sport science lecturers, which include certified personal trainers and sport coaches.
Double Certificate
Be industry-recognised with ACE Certified Personal Trainer along with your diploma.
Entry Requirements
Local Qualifications
- 2 GCE ‘A’ Levels; OR
- PSB Certificate in Sport and Exercise Sciences; OR
- PSB Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences; OR
- PSB Certificate in Business Management; 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 equivalent; OR
- PSB Academy English Proficiency Test @40% (can be taken twice at lower mark 35%); OR
- WPLN Literacy Level 5; OR
- Post-Secondary Qualifications, where certified that English is the sole medium of instruction; OR
- Professional Qualifications (ie: WSQ, LCCI, ACCA etc.)
International Qualifications:
- See course webpage for more information
Career Opportunities
Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:
- Fitness Programme Designer
- Health Consultant
- Sports Coach
- Sports Performance Assistant
Modules
- Academic Reading and Writing 2
- Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise
- Functional Anatomy
- Methods of Group Exercise Instruction
- Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Principles of Weight Training
- Professional Studies
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
Mode of Assessment
Assessment of this programme may include assignments, tests, projects, reports, lab work, final examinations, external examinations and others.
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12 months
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Part-time
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12 months
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Full-time
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12 months
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12 months
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Full-time