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Introduction
This course will equip students with an understanding of the role of physical activity and nutrition in preventing chronic non-communicable lifestyle diseases.
Issues related to measurement are covered before examining the evidence that physical activity and good nutrition can be used to prevent and treat a range of chronic lifestyle diseases.
Physical activity prescription and nutritional recommendations for the prevention of each disease will be examined. The course will use a range of methods to explore the evidence including lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, online learning, group work and presentations.
- Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies
Learners need to complete any 3 of the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity and Health (12 AU). Upon completion of all courses, learners will fulfil the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Physical Activity and Health (16 AU).
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To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:
- Individual Laboratory Task
- Individual Assignment
- Group Assignment and Presentation
- Individual Class Participation
Standard Course Fee: S$4,926.80
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$4,520.00 | S$1,478.04 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$574.04 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MES906 Exercise Physiology* | 4 |
| MES911 Psychology of Physical Activity* | 4 |
| MES912 Sports Injuries – Understanding, Prevention, and Management | 4 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity and Health (12 AU), FlexiMasters in Physical Activity and Health (16 AU) and Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies (30 AU).
*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved
