Become the professional coach behind
tomorrow's athletes.
Jumpstart your coaching career with the Diploma in Sport Coaching (DSC), developed in consultation with Sport Singapore. Immerse yourself in the fundamentals of sport science, sport pedagogy, and professional coaching practices. This programme is your gateway to mastering the art and science of coaching, setting you on the path to become an exceptional sports coach.
- Be trained in current sport technology and analytics to enhance your coaching practice
- Learn the art of inculcating values through sport coaching
- Gain work experience through a 20-week internship or an entrepreneurial project with a local or overseas organisation such as CoachSG, Ministry of Education, National Sports Associations, private clubs and academies such as BearyFun Gym, FootballPlus Singapore, Pacer Water Polo Academy, ProActiv Sports, Ready Steady Go Kids, and Scholar Basketball Academy
National Certification and Industry Recognition
Graduates from the Diploma in Sport Coaching enjoy direct waivers from SportSG for:
- Foundational Sports Science (FSS)
- Intermediate Sports Science (ISS)
- SG-Coach Level 1 Theory
These are part of the Singapore Coach Excellence (SG-Coach) Programme.
In addition, you will be well prepared to obtain bizSAFE Level 2 certification. Arm yourself with additional certifications on top of your diploma for a head start!
This course was the stepping stone to my dream career as a Physical Education (PE) teacher. The programme not only honed my technical skills in classroom management but also nurtured essential soft skills like public speaking and critical thinking. As a double major student at National Institute of Education, I can confidently say that RP's sport coaching has laid a solid foundation for my journey towards inspiring and nurturing the next generation through PE.
You can pursue a career in the following industries such as:
- Education
- Fitness
- Sports
- Uniformed Services
You can explore potential positions such as:
- Allied Educator with the Ministry of Education
- Fitness Instructor/Trainer
- Sports Administrator
- Sports Coach
- Sports Official
The diploma is designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in local and overseas
universities. DSC graduates can apply to any of the local universities:
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore University of Social Sciences
DSC students can also enjoy advanced standing at
various overseas institutions. For more information about university pathways, visit RP's Further Studies page.