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Technical Diploma in Health & Exercise Coaching
ITE College West
Technical Diploma
Full-time
Healthcare
Sports
Prepare for a career in health and exercise coaching! Gain expertise in personalised exercise planning, nutrition guidance, fitness assessments and injury prevention for communities of all ages.
Course duration: 24 months
The Technical Diploma in Health & Exercise Coaching prepares graduates for careers as health and exercise coaches. Graduates will be equipped with relevant skills and knowledge to create personalised exercise plans, provide nutritional guidance, conduct fitness assessments, advise on weight management practices and offer information on injury prevention during exercise for all populations. Graduates can serve all communities, including seniors and children.
Download Course Brochure [PDF, 2.2 MB]
What you'll learn
Sports and Exercise Science
Food and Nutrition
Exercise Prescription
Social and Behavioural Science
Health and Fitness Promotion
Health and Wellness Coaching
Fundamentals of Counselling
Injury Prevention and Management
Download Core module details [PDF, 127 KB]
Download Elective module details [PDF, 115 KB]
Entry requirements
To apply for the Technical Diploma in Health & Exercise Coaching course, you need to be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident with the following ITE qualifications:
Entry requirements
Relevant Course | Grade Point Average (GPA) |
|---|---|
| GPA 2.0 & above |
| GPA 3.0 & above |
Applicants with qualifications not listed above can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with at least 1 year of relevant work experience can be considered for admission if they meet the following academic requirements:
Relevant ITE CET Higher Nitec in Services / Technology (GPA of 2.0 and above)
Relevant ITE CET Nitec in Services / Technology (GPA of 3.0 and above)
Relevant Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) diplomas and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy and Workplace Numeracy
Click here [PDF, 320 KB] to view the list of relevant CET qualifications and Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) diplomas.
Working adults with at least 2 years of relevant work experience can be considered for admission.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Progression opportunities
Progression opportunities
University | Undergraduate Degree |
|---|---|
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) | Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition |
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) | Bachelor of Sports and Physical Education |
Hong Kong Universities | The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
United Kingdom Universities | Northumbria University |
Applicants are required to meet the minimum entry requirements specified for the course, as stipulated by the respective Universities for admission.
Career opportunities
This Technical Diploma in Health & Exercise Coaching provides you with a foundation to pursue careers in the health and wellness sector through jobs such as health and wellness coach, therapy assistant, care coordinators, active health coach or exercise trainer.
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