Foundational Intermediate Sports Science Course Waivers

The Foundational Sports Science (FSS) course equips its participants with the sports science knowledge to coach novice participants in community and / or youth sport, while the Intermediate Sports Science (ISS) course equips its participants with the sports science knowledge to coach competitive athletes in their early years of competition.

Both courses are part of the Singapore Coach Excellence (SG-Coach) Programme.

Direct Waiver for the FSS and ISS courses is given to those who have graduated from the following local courses:

1. Nanyang Technological University’s Degree in Sport Science and Management
2. National Institute of Education’s Diploma / Postgraduate Diploma / Degree in Physical Education
3. Republic Polytechnic’s Specialist Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science
4. Republic Polytechnic’s Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
5. Republic Polytechnic’s Diploma in Sports Coaching
6. Republic Polytechnic’s Part-Time Diploma in Sports (Coaching)
7. Nanyang Polytechnic’s Diploma in Sport and Wellness Management
8. Singapore Polytechnic’s ‘Introduction to Sports and Exercise Science’ Module

Applicants who graduated from the above institutions holding similar certifications, but higher than the above listed courses (e.g. Masters) may also be given direct waivers on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who are granted FSS + ISS Direct Waiver are exempted from paying the administrative fee.

For other certifications:

Individuals with a Diploma / Postgraduate Diploma / Degree in “Sports Science” or “Sports and Exercise Science” or “Sports Coaching” from other institutions will be reviewed by an accreditation panel.

The accreditation panel will review application for waiver of Sports Science certification based on the submitted degree, diploma, and post-graduate programmes and their accompanying transcripts. Based on the evaluation, the applicant will be given either a waiver from FSS and / or ISS course attendance, the option to pursue an examination pathway to demonstrate proficiency, or be required to attend the course itself (at full cost).

If you are interested in seeking accreditation for FSS + ISS via recognition of prior learning, please send an e-mail to sport_coaching@sport.gov.sg with the following. Please note that all submitted documents must be in English or translated to English:

1. Application
2. Diploma / Degree / Postgraduate in “Sports Science” or “Sports and Exercise Science” or “Sports Coaching” and the course transcripts
3. Any other supporting documents

There is no cost for the evaluation BUT please note that a certification fee of S$53.50 (including GST) will be charged If an FSS + ISS waiver is granted. For unsuccessful applications, no administrative fee will be charged and applicant encouraged to enrol in the FSS and ISS courses.

Examination-Only Pathway. In the event that the FSS and / or ISS examination-only pathway(s) is / are granted, there will be a charge of S$80.25 (including GST) per exam – this test fee includes access to FSS and / ISS course material which will be shared with the applicant 2 weeks before the examination. Please note that only one attempt can be made. This is a closed-book examination and reference to the course materials is not allowed during the examination. Individuals who do not pass the examination will have to go through the FSS and / or ISS course(s) in full.

Should applicants have further queries, please e-mail sport_coaching@sport.gov.sg.