NEED FOR QUALITY TRAINING PROGRAMS
As Singapore continues to grow, with greater importance and resources given to sports, wellness, fitness and health and recreation, there is an increasing need for trained professionals to serve at all levels in these areas.
International Sports Academy (ISA), Singapore, is collaborating with United States Sports Academy (USSA), to provide a wide range quality training programs to meet the needs of personnel working in the sports, wellness and recreation industry as well as those planning to work in the industry.
USSA’s TRAINING PROGRAMS
USSA, also known as “America’s Sports University” is a private, non-profit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, USA. The Academy offers specialized graduate and undergraduate degrees in sports education, leading to the award of “Doctor of Sports Management (DSM)”, “Master of Sport Science” and “Bachelor of Sport Science” degrees. It also offers a wide range of Certificate and Diploma programs recognized and accepted internationally.
IMPORTANT CERTIFICATION USSA PROGRAMS
USSA has designed a number of Certification Programs to meet the needs of coaches, fitness leaders, administrators and managers to enable them to achieve their desired career goals. The programs provide students with a strong foundation of skills and knowledge required for succeeding in the respective disciplines. Each certification program consists of six courses. The Certification is available in the following disciplines:
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Certification in Sports Management
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Certification in Sports Coaching
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Certification in Sport Fitness
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Personal Training Certification
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Sports Strength and Conditioning
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Certification in Sports Studies
These certification programs can serve as a springboard to acquire the USSA diploma through additional course work and industry attachment.
The Certification in Sports Management provides students opportunities to further their knowledge base in sports-related areas. The courses focus on the development of professional sports management skills that are essential for designing and implementing sport-related programs. Completion of the Certification in Sports Management program will give students an internationally recognized certification in Sports Management.
Courses covered:
- Sports Administration
- Sports Business and Personnel Management
- Sports Marketing
- Sports Facilities and Event Management
- Sports Public Relations
- Structure and Function of Sports
Recognition: America’s National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletes (NACDA)
The Certification in Sports Coaching provides students with the knowledge and skills to help them succeed in coaching at all levels of sports. Completion of the USSA Certification in Sports Coaching will give students an internationally recognized certification in Sports Coaching.
Courses Covered:
- Sports Facilities and Event Management
- Sports Coaching Methodology
- Sports Strength and Conditioning
- Sports Psychology
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Administration
Recognition: America’s National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA)
The Certification in Sport Fitness focuses on the development of professional management and training skills that are essential in the design and implementation of sports fitness programs.
Courses Covered:
- Sports Psychology
- Scientific Principles of Coaching
- Personal Training
- Sports and Fitness Nutrition
- Sports Strength and Conditioning
- Sports Administration
Recognition: American Council on Exercise (ACE)
The Certification in Personal Training provides students a solid background in the area of personal training.
Courses Covered:
- Personal Training
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Scientific Principles of Coaching
- Sports Performance Enhancement
- Sports and Fitness Nutrition
- Psychological Aspect of Health & Fitness Programming
Recognition: American Council on Exercise (ACE)
The Sports Strength and Conditioning Certification provides students an overview of the skills, development, and training principles of a strength and conditioning regimen.
- Courses Covered:
- Sports Strength and Conditioning
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Applied Sports Performance
- Seminar in Sports Medicine
- Scientific Principles of Coaching
- Psychological Aspects of Health and Fitness Programming
Recognition: America’s National Strength and Conditioning Association under its Education Recognition Program (ERP).
The Certification in Sports Studies provides students with a broad overview of the sports profession from a socio-cultural and historical perspective. In addition, courses focus on topics that are current to the sports profession, the Olympic culture, and psychological issues relative to sport.
Courses Covered:
- Sports For All
- Sociology of Sports
- Olympic Culture
- Contemporary Issues in Sports
- Sports Psychology
- History of Sports
Recognition: General Association of International Sports Federation- GSASF- representing 93 Federations
USSA Diploma Programs
The USSA Diploma programs provide for the Certification holders to progress to the next level of education by completing the following:
- Two additional elective courses
- Mentorship of 200 contact hours under the supervision of an approved Sports professional
- Project paper in English (minimum 5,000 words)
Diploma programs offered include the following:
