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Introduction
This course will equip students with an advanced level understanding of psychological knowledge about physical activity for health.
Students will have opportunities to work on physical activity measurements and data interpretation as a part of research experience, alongside lectures and tutorials. A mix of face-to-face interactions, online learning and group work is implemented in this course. It is intended that students be guided to holistically integrate the knowledge presented throughout the course.
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity and Health
- FlexiMasters in Physical Activity and Health
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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This course aims to provide students with an advanced level understanding of psychological knowledge about physical activity for health.
- Understand and critique key theoretical frameworks used to promote physical activity,
- Acquire skills to measure physical activity with major approaches and understand pros and cons of each approach,
- Propose and implement interventions to promote physical activity based on sound theoretical frameworks.
Topics covered include: physical activity correlates and theories, physical activity behavioural change, benefits of physical activity to health, measurements of physical activity, data acquisition, data processing and interpretation, and research approaches in physical activity psychology.
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 |
| MES910 Physical Activity, Nutrition & Health* | 4 |
| MES912 Sports Injuries – Understanding, Prevention, and Management | 4 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity and Health (total 12AUs) and FlexiMasters in Physical Activity and Health (total 16AUs)
*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved
