Diploma in Sports & Health (R43)

What you will learn

The Diploma in Sports & Health will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills in the Sports Management and Health Coaching industry. As you progress through this course, you will be empowered to choose a Major in either Sports Management or Health Coaching. By the time you graduate, you will emerge as a sports and/or health advocate, ready to contribute to a healthier Singapore.

• Choose tailored pathways in Sports Management or Health Coaching, aligning your studies with your passion and career goals

• Develop skills to conceptualise, market, and execute sports events, while acquiring expertise in sports facility management and promoting physical activity nationwide with a Sports Management Major

• Gain real-world experience with a 20-week internship at ActiveSG, Health Promotion Board, National Healthcare Group, or St Luke’s Eldercare, to strengthen your career prospects

National Certification and Industry Recognition

In addition to the diploma, all DSH graduates will obtain bizSAFE Level 2 certification which is recognised by Workplace Safety and Health Council.

Curriculum Structure

Entry Requirements

Note:

• Admission to RP is based on academic merit and is subject to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants. 

• Applicants with visual impairment may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Applicants with mild visual impairment who are interested in applying for the Diploma Programme may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the programme. 

• Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency, profound hearing loss, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Applicants interested in applying for the Diploma Programme may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the programme. 

• Students with mobility challenges may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Applicants who are interested in applying for the Diploma Programme may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the programme.

Further studies

RP graduates will be prepared to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. Enhance your employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes.

Moreover, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree at top local and overseas universities. You may complete your degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.

Skills Deepening

After graduating from RP, you can choose to deepen your skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on your career. You could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue work-study programmes. Visit our Lifelong Learning page to find out more.

Undergraduate Studies

The diploma is designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in local and overseas universities. DSH graduates can consider further studies at local universities such as (but not limited to):

Singapore:

• Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

• National University of Singapore (NUS)

• Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)

• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Australia:

• Edith Cowan University

• Monash University

• The University of Adelaide

• The University of Queensland

For more information about university pathways, visit RP's Further studies page.

Career Opportunities

You can pursue a career in the following industries:

Major in Sports Management:

• Community sports

• Fitness

• National Sports Associations (NSAs)

• Sports facilities

• Sports merchandise

Major in Health Coaching:

• Community care — active ageing centres, community hospitals, and nursing homes

• Corporate wellness — human resources

• Fitness

• Healthcare – population health

You can explore potential positions such as:

Major in Sports Management:

• Community Sports Executive

• Fitness Instructor/Trainer

• Sports Administrator

• Sports Event/Facility Manager

• Sports Merchandising Manager

Major in Health Coaching:

• Care Coordinator

• Corporate Wellness Executive

• Fitness Coach

• Health & Wellness Coach

• Health Promotion Programme Executive

• Well-being Coordinator

Hear from our student

DSH empowered me to get involved in health promotion projects and campaigns that strengthened my project management and communication skills. This fuelled my passion for people-oriented work and opened up #GreaterPossibilities for me to pursue a degree and a career focused on improving community well-being.

— Arina Binti Mohamed, 2025 Graduate

RP Course Guide 

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