Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences

About the Programme

The Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences (DSES) aims to support the needs of the growing sports and fitness/health industries.  It seeks to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach in the study of various sports and exercise science areas. With this diploma, you will be equipped with a strong foundation in sports performance and exercise/fitness settings.

Your Future Career

With Singapore aiming to be one of the top ten sporting nations in Asia, there will be a need for more sports science specialists to help enhance the performance of competitive athletes. Furthermore, there is a growing fitness and wellness industry which leads to a need for well-trained fitness and personal trainers.

Graduates of the DSES Sports Performance Specialisation may find jobs in the following types of companies and organisations: Singapore Sports Council, National Sports Associations, golf & country clubs/resorts, sports & recreation clubs, fitness centres/gyms, schools & institutions, private sports coaching schools, sports service providers (outsourced partners with SSC and schools), health & wellness centres, HR departments in organisations (especially in workplace health promotion) , sports retail shops (such as nutrition stores, apparel stores), fitness equipment & supplies companies, fitness & health promotion service providers, hospitals & physical rehabilitation centres, child development centres (motor/physical development), and so on.

Graduates who wish to pursue further education must demonstrate academic competence and apply for advanced standings in local and overseas Institutes of Higher Learning. Outstanding graduates may be able to pursue a university education at the National Institute of Education, part of the Nanyang Technological University, or apply for advanced standing to reputable overseas universities.