Diploma in Sports and Exercises Science

Course Information

Duration: 12 months

Medium: Sinhala/English

Overview:

The Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences is designed to have substantial depth of knowledge to plan, conduct and evaluate advanced exercise programs using principles of program design, and progressed anatomy and physiology knowledge to support delivery of functional, effective and safe exercise programs.

On completion of the course you could gain employment within the sector or progress to study a degree or professional program within the same or related areas of study.

Course content:

DSES 201: Sport and Exercise Physiology

DSES 202: Functional Anatomy

DSES 203: Applied Sport Psychology

DSES 204: Coaching for Performance and Fitness

DSES 205: Physical Activity for Individual & Group Based Exercise

DSES 206: Sports Massage Therapy

DSES 207: Nutrition for Sport

DSES 208: Specialized Fitness Training

DSES 209: Sports Injury Management

DSES 210: The Professional Project

Entry requirements:

● GCE A/L 3 Passes in any stream

● Advanced Certificate for Fitness and Personal Trainer offered by Colombo School of Business and Management

● NVQ Level 3 (NCS) in fitness trainer or Any recognized qualification relating to sport, fitness and recreation offered by a recognized academic institute

● Any equivalent qualification recognized by the Board of Studies by the Colombo School of Business and Management

● Alternatively, the applicant should have a minimum 3 years of working experience and currently holding a position in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation related industry.

Resource Panel:

● Dr. A.W.S. Chandana - HOD -Department of Spots Science and Physical Education, Senior lecturer University of Sabaragamuwa

● Mrs. Harshani Perera - Former HOD - Department of Spots Science and Physical Education, Senior lecturer University of Sabaragamuwa

● Mr. Dayan Devapriya - Athletic Senior Coach, Ministry of Sports

● Dr. Dammika Senanayaka - Senior Medical Doctor, Institute of Sports Medicine

● Mr. Ashan Gamlath - Vising lecturer University of Sabaragamuwa, Vising lecturer IIFN, National Fitness Coach (SL Football, SL Tennis, SL Squash )

● Mrs. Samantha Rupasiri - Caption, Senior Consultant , SL Army

● Ms. Sonali Jayasinghe - Sports Masseur, Institute of Sports Medicine

● Mr. Pathum Weerakkody Lecturer - University of Sabaragamuwa

● Mrs. Pushpa Jayasiri - Former Sports Masseur, Ministry of Sports

● Dr. H.P.N. Perera - Senior Lecturer, Department of Sports Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

● Mr. A.V.H. Tharaka - Physiotherapist

Contact Numbers:

0703667686 / 0710667667