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The sports industry is poised to grow with government support and funding. In its latest national development blueprint, the Singapore Government has identified Sports as an integral business sector. With the successful bidding to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2010 and F1 Night Race, the profile of Singapore’s Sports scene will definitely be elevated. By 2015, the Singapore Government plans to grow the sports industry to S$2 billion, creating 20,000 jobs and a sports hub.
The Diploma in Exercise Science and Fitness Management programme is designed to provide a specialist educational course with a strong work-related emphasis that corresponds to professional and international sporting body requirements where appropriate. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sports sector and national recognition by employers allows progression direct into employment. It offers a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in the sector.
Main Objectives of the Course
- Providing education and training for a range of careers in the exercise & fitness industry.
- Providing opportunities for exercise & fitness professionals to achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
- Providing opportunities for full-time learners to gain a nationally recognised, vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the industry.
- Developing the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners in the field of exercise & fitness.
- Providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of higher skills in the exercise & fitness context
Benefits of Studying the Diploma in Exercise Science and Fitness Management
The DEFM aims to support the growing needs of the exercise, fitness and wellness industry. It will equip students with specialised knowledge and skills, enabling them to help people keen to achieve overall fitness and wellness.
Currently, there is lack of industry-related diplomas specifically in the area of exercise & fitness. Furthermore, the educational qualifications of most exercise & fitness professionals in Singapore are below tertiary level. If the industry is to advance, better and higher qualified professionals are needed to provide better care and service to people keen to improve their health and fitness levels.
The DEFM curriculum is designed to prepare students for professional certification examinations and/or qualifications. Specifically, it is aligned with the Singapore Sports Council Fitness Instructor’s Certification (FIC) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification in Personal Training, USA. This is to ensure that graduates of the DEFM are industry-relevant and professionally competent when they complete the diploma course.
Course Design & Content
ERDFM 101 Exercise for Health & Well-being This unit intends to examine the role of exercise in a healthy lifestyle. It explores the evidence for the benefits of exercise for both physical and psychological health.
ERDFM 102 Anatomy and Physiology This unit explores the foundations of anatomy and physiology. It provides the learner with an understanding of the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory system.
ERDFM 103 Lifestyles & Weight Management This unit addresses the impact that lifestyle, fitness and diet has on individuals and focuses on different ways to encourage individuals to undertake regular physical activity as well as eating a healthy diet.
ERDFM 104 Exercise Prescription This unit will provide learners with the knowledge and skills to enable them to prescribe an exercise programme.
ERDFM 105 Health, Safety & Injury This unit will provide the learner with a good understanding of health and safety issues relating to physical activity and exercise participation, and how they can take precautions to ensure participants avoid injury.
ERDFM 106 Exercise for Specific Populations This unit examines the importance of physical activity in lowering the risk of a wide variety of chronic diseases. As a non-pharmacological intervention, physical activity is an essential part of the rehabilitation process for people with a range of disabilities.
ERDFM 107 Exercise & Fitness Instruction I & II This two-part unit covers all key aspect required to successfully plan, instruct and evaluate a variety of exercise programmes to a range of clients.
Delivery Mode
This programme is available on both full-time & part-time mode. The course consists of
8 modules and can be completed in 12 months.
Availability
January / March / May / July / September / November
Assessment
Teaching, learning and assessment processes have been developed to ensure that students experience a variety of methods of learning and assessment. The programme is a combination of lecturers and tutorials and assessments are through, individual assignments, participation presentations, and formal examinations at the end of every subject. Students are expected to display experiential learning. The majority of work within the programme includes lectures, seminars, demonstration workshops, group and individual tutorials.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ levels credits with a pass in English Language
- In the absence of equivalent qualifications, mature candidates (aged 18 years and above) with relevant working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Course Fees
Local Students | International Students
Programme fees are not inclusive of textbooks.
All prices are subject to prevailing GST. All fees
are payable to ‘ERC Institute Pte Ltd’ in Singapore
Dollars.
Please note that the tuition fees and/or other course
fees may vary over time due to ERCI’s
promotions. We will try our best to update the tuition
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