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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 laptop 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.

The Specialist Diploma in Nutrition & Exercise Science aims to provide participants with the understanding of the science of nutrition and the importance of nutritional adequacy and balance for optimal growth and health, as well as the role of nutrition in disease prevention and management.

The course will provide an overview of the evolving field of exercise and sports nutrition, highlighting key principles and practices. Additionally, participants will gain insight into the physiological mechanisms that govern the human body's functioning during exercise.

The objective of the course is to provide participants with an integrated education focusing on nutrition and exercise science so that participants 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.

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 comprising 3 modules. Each module is 45 hours.

Please click for the Module Synopsis.

All participants are required to attend three evening classes per week, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 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鈥� 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.

Progression Pathways

1. Bachelor of Science with Honours in Dietetics and Nutrition offered by SIT
2. Master of Science (Exercise and Sport Studies) by NIE
3. Exercise Prescription Course for Healthcare Providers and Fitness Professionals by NUS
4. Second Major in Public Health by NUS
5. Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) by PSB Academy