First Intake in April 2010
Promoting healthy lifestyles is a key to improving the well-being of our people. Regular physical activity, combined with a balanced diet and good mental well-being, can improve our health and reduce the risks of many chronic diseases.
The Diploma aims to adopt a holistic and lifespan approach to health promotion. Using a three-pronged approach of exercise science, nutrition science and psychology, it will focus on three target areas: youth obesity, workplace health and active ageing. The strong emphasis on psychology is a unique approach which emphasises the importance of understanding behaviour and communication in the promotion of healthy lifestyle and behaviour. This is the first Diploma in Singapore that combines exercise, nutrition and psychology in the management of health and wellness.
Graduates from this Diploma will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to promote physical activity and health in the community, rehabilitation, school and corporate settings.