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Diploma in Sports and Exercise Sciences (R26)

Course Structure

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course consists of foundation modules, core discipline modules and specialisation modules. The course structureis as follows:

Table 2: Course Structure for the DSES

1) General
10 compulsory module units:

G101

Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving I
G102 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G105 Enterprise Skills
A101 Science
A222 Molecular and Cell Biology
A207 Physics
A201 Chemistry
A113 Mathematics
A114 Mathematics II

2) Discipline
3 compulsory module units:

S201 Health and Wellness
S202 Inclusive Physical Activity
S203 Sociology of Sports and Leisure

3) Specialisation
8 specialisation module units:

A103 Anatomy and Physiology
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

With IIP
2 Electives:

1 Elective (Choose 1 from the following)
S213 Sports Coaching
S226 Sports Administration
S322 Strategic Sports Development
S234 Adventure Education

1 Freely Chosen Modules (to choose from any modules offered by RP Schools and Centres)

OR

Without IIP
5 Electives:

3 Electives (choose 3 from the following)
S213 Sports Coaching
S226 Sports Administration
S322 Strategic Sports Development
S234 Adventure Education

2 Freely Chosen Module units (to choose from any module unit offered by RP Schools and Centres)

5) Industry Orientation Programme

G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling
G301 Project I
S921 Industry Immersion Programme

OR

Without IIP

G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

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