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Sport Coaching
The Diploma in Sport Coaching is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in sports coaching. You will develop skills in coaching, managing athletes and teams, communicating effectively, and upholding professional values, ensuring you are well-prepared for real-world challenges. Additionally, you will gain a solid foundation in sports science subjects such as psychology, physiology, nutrition, and kinesiology, enabling you to understand and enhance athletic performance.
Applicants with physical mobility may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with this condition should check directly with Republic Polytechnic for more information.
Course details
| Field of study | Health Sciences |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Sport Coaching |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Sciences cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any 1 relevant subject:
| 1-3 |
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-6 |
Course modules
- Innovation and Practice
- Singapore, the World and I
- Effective Workplace Communication
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
- Designing Your Impact
- Introduction to Experiential Education
- Inclusive Physical Activity
- Biopsychosocial Aspects of Ageing
- Physical Activities for Youth and Adults
- Injury Prevention and Management
- Sports and Exercise Prescription
- Sports and Exercise Psychology
- Sports and Exercise Nutrition
- Exercise Programming and Assessment
- Introduction to Sport Coaching
- Foundations of Kinesiology
- Instructional Strategies for Sports and Games
- Instructional Strategies for Sports and Games II
- Sports Performance Analytics I
- Sports Performance Analytics II
- Human Motor Control and Development
- Managing Developmental Athletes and Teams
- Select TWO modules from the list below:
- Practical Studies: Basketball
- Practical Studies: Football
- Practical Studies: Badminton
- Practical Studies: Table Tennis
- Practical Studies: Swimming
- Practical Studies: Athletics
- Practical Studies: Fundamental Movements
Option A
- Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the list of electives below and/or the modules in applicable Minor Programmes
Option B
- Select a Minor Programme
Option C
- Select a CET-based Certificate programme and Elective module(s) from the list of electives below and/or in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)
List of Electives:
- Health Promotion
- Data Analytics for Population Health
- Introduction to Community Care
One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Project
And select one module from the list below:
- Industry Immersion Programme
- Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
- Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Fitness Instructor/Trainer
- Physical Education Teacher
- Sports Administrator
- Sports Coach
- Sports Official
- Careers related to Education/Fitness/Healthcare/Sports
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.