Course Details

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Class schedule:
TBA

Duration:
270 hours (1 year)

Enquiries
Email: ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Participants are required to bring a laptpp when attending lessons, as you may need it to access the e-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

Most countries in the world are grappling with an aging population as well as an obesity epidemic. Singapore is no different. Based on figures provided by the Singapore government, the number of elderly citizens aged 65 years and above will triple to 900,000 by the year 2030. On top of that, 40% of adults here aged 18 to 69 are overweight. Of these, 10% of them are obese. With this backdrop, the demand for healthy lifestyle services and products have been increasing in Singapore over the last few years and the industry is in need of suitably qualified healthy lifestyle professionals to meet this demand. Having an integrated knowledge in sound nutrition and optimal exercise is essential for professionals working in the health and fitness industry to help combat rising obesity and aging-related ailments.

This Diploma course aims to provide learners with an integrated education focusing on nutrition and exercise science so that students can acquire a holistic education in health and fitness. It also enhances occupational and personal competencies for better career enhancement in the health and fitness industry.

The course aims to provide the participants with the:

• Understanding of the science of nutrition and the importance of nutritional adequacy and balance for optimal growth and health. Understanding of the role of nutrition in disease prevention and management.
• Overview and appreciation of the underlying principles and practice involved in the evolving field of exercise and sports nutrition.
• Understanding of the physiological principles that explain how the human body functions during exercise.
• Ability to apply the knowledge of exercise physiology in the fitness and performance arena to attain general wellness levels and achieve maximum performance in sport or exercise.
• Understanding of the process of evaluating and diagnosing movement inefficiencies, thereby improving movement quality and reduce injuries.

This modular certificate course is presented through lectures, and practical sessions. Participants will undergo a structured 12-month program over two semester periods. Conceptual knowledge and principles are presented in lectures while practical and assignments reinforce the understanding. Learning outcomes are tested by way of written tests, quizzes, assignments and practical tests.

This course consists of 2 post diploma certificates (PDCs). Each PDC comprises of 3 modules and the details are shown below. Each module is 45 hours.

PDC1:  Certificate in Nutrition
Module 1 - Applied Nutrition
Module 2 - Diet and Disease
Module 3 - Sports Nutrition

PDC2: Certificate in Exercise Science

Module 1 - Exercise Physiology
Module 2 - Physical Fitness Conditioning and Exercise Prescription
Module 3 - Exercise Rehabilitation

Please click here for the Module Synopsis.

All participants are required to attend three evening classes per week, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. There are 15 weeks in one semester.

Trainer Profiles

Lecturers teaching the Certificate in Nutrition have many years of experience in the dietetics and/or nutrition field. They are either working in the elite sports sector, with clinical populations or have been nutrition consultant for more than 10 years.

Lecturers teaching the Certificate in Exercise Science have more than 10 years’ experience in the health, fitness and sports industry. They are certified strength and conditioning specialists, certified exercise physiologists who are currently or have previously prepared and worked with elite athletes competing in the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth games, World championships and other international competitions. One of them had worked with international athletes and produced Olympic medals for Singapore.