Professional Certificate in Fitness Training
- Hospitality & Lifestyle
This programme is conducted on-campus.
Please refer to respective modules for dates.
Who Should Attend
- Health & fitness trainers
- Physical education teachers
- Sports team managers
- Sports coaches
- Healthcare professionals
PREREQUISITES
- Basic qualification that is equivalent to Certificate in Exercise Science programme.
Overview
This course trains participants to design goal-specific training programmes for their clients based on different profiles and needs. Participants will also be equipped with tools addressing physical development and mindset that hinder clients’ growth and guide them towards a lifestyle that brings out the best in them.
Learning Objectives
- Design programmes for weight management and other lifestyle-related diseases
- Design programmes that improve sports performance and sustain an active lifestyle
- Be able to implement injury prevention and management strategies
- Learn the biochemical and physiological principles behind lifestyle changes
- Apply principles to training programmes for different client needs
- Be able to coach effectively through various methodology and styles
Topic/Structure
To achieve the Professional Certificate in Fitness Training, participants need to complete the following modules offered by SMU Academy:
Advanced Programme Design for Weight Management
Advanced Fitness Training for Sporting Activity
Advanced Programme Design for Injury Prevention and Management
Advanced Lifestyle Habit Development
Fitness Training for Special Populations (Seniors, Children, Pregnancy, Chronic Illness/ Joint Pain)
Fitness and Wellness Coaching Methodology
Assessment
- Practical demonstration
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of all 6 modules within a maximum duration of 3 years, participants will be awarded a digital Professional Certificate in Fitness Training.
NROC members can earn up to 10 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) hours after completing all 6 modules of Professional Certificate in Fitness Training Programme.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
|
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
|
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$3,139.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$1,219.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$3,139.20 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
|
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$1,219.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,219.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$1,219.20 (After SSG Funding 70% |
|
International Participant |
$10,464 (No Funding) |
$10,464 (No Funding) |
$10,464 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
| MODULES | INTAKE 1 | INTAKE 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Programme Design for Weight Management | 28, 29 & 30 Jul 2023 [Registration Closed] | To be advised |
| Advanced Fitness Training for Sporting Activity | 04, 05 & 06 Aug 2023 [Registration Closed] | To be advised |
| Advanced Programme Design for Injury Prevention and Management | 11, 12 & 13 Aug 2023 [Registration Closed] | To be advised |
| Advanced Lifestyle Habit Development | 25, 26 & 27 Aug 2023 [Registration Closed] | To be advised |
| Fitness Training for Special Populations (Seniors, Children, Pregnancy, Chronic Illness/ Joint Pain) | 01, 02 & 03 Sept 2023 [Registration Closed] | To be advised |
| Fitness and Wellness Coaching Methodology | 08, 09 & 10 Sept 2023 [Registration Closed] | To be advised |
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