Specialist Diploma in Sport Science and Wellness
About This Course
Upon completion of this Specialist Diploma programme, graduates will be able to:
1. Develop, lead and coordinate fitness and nutrition programs or services specific to a client’s/ patient's condition, performing additional monitoring and testing;
2. Teach clients about behaviours that promote and maintain wellness through improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, mental wellness or general fitness of participants and instruct others in proper operation of fitness equipment, such as exercise machines and training modalities.
3. Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services with the multidisciplinary team of athletes/clients, sport science professionals, exercise specialists, coaches, doctors, and allied health professionals.
4. Provide individual or group support and counselling in health and wellness at a community or workplace.
5. Assess performance levels in health and sports by conducting various physiological, psychological, motor skills or physical assessments.
This programme is a collaboration between Republic Polytechnic (RP) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).
What You'll Learn
Info: The Post-Diploma Certificate in Sport Science by Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Refer to SUSS webpages for the updated PDC course fees.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should possess at least a local diploma qualification or equivalent in:
Allied Health
Humanities and Social Sciences
Sports Sciences
Health Promotion
Sports Coaching
Public Health
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.