Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Sport Coaching) (PSB Academy)
Course Information
Description
The 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 programme can expect to be adequately and rigorously trained in functional anatomy, nutrition, psychology, sport coaching, and analysis of skills, among other modules.
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.
Open to N-Level Graduates
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 ‘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
- WPL 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.); OR
- An equivalent of English language qualification
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 Instructor
- Competitive Sports Coach
- Sports Trainer
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
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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Part-time
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12 months
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Full-time