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Diploma in Sports & Exercise Sciences (R26)

Course Structure

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 120 modular credits (MC) or equivalent of 30 modules. Each module is worth 4 MCs. The course consists of foundation modules, discipline modules and specialisation modules. The course structure is as follows:

Table 2: Course Structure for the DSES

1) General Modules
(32 MC)

8 compulsory modules:

A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
B102 Organisational Behaviour
G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
A114 Mathematics II
A201 Chemistry
A207 Physics

2) Discipline Modules
(12 MC)

3 compulsory modules:

S201 Health & Wellness
S202 Inclusive Physical Activity
S204 Sociology of Sports, Health and Leisure

3) Specialisation Modules (36 MC)

9 specialisation modules:

A103 Anatomy and Physiology
A223 Biochemistry
S211 Injury Prevention and Management
S212 Sports and Exercise Prescription
S214 Sports and Exercise Psychology
S215 Sports and Exercise Nutrition
S311 Human Motor Control and Development
S312 Sports and Exercise Physiology
S313 Sports and Exercise Biomechanics

4) Other Modules
(12 MC)

2 Electives:

2 SHL electives chosen from the following:

S213 Sports Coaching
S226 Sports Administration
S246 Exercise Programming and Assessment
S322 Strategic Sports Development

1 Freely Chosen Module (to choose from any RP School and Centre)

5) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)
(28 MC)

7 modules:

G901 Creative Engagement
G301 Project
S931 Industry Immersion Programme
(5 modules)

 


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