Professional Certificate in Exercise Medicine
Program Overview
The Certificate in Exercise Medicine is a comprehensive professional training program designed to equip participants with essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills in applying exercise as medicine. The program emphasizes the role of exercise in disease prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery while integrating modern health monitoring and assessment tools.
Through a blend of online theoretical learning and hands-on practical sessions, participants will explore topics ranging from sudden death and exercise safety to advanced rehabilitation techniques and biomechanics. Graduates will be able to assess, design, and prescribe safe and effective exercise interventions for various health conditions, including NCDs, obesity, metabolic diseases, cancer, and cardiac rehabilitation.
Entry Requirements
This course is open to:
- Diploma holders in any field, OR
- Exercise/Fitness Instructors with at least 3 years of working experience and one relevant certification.
Module Structure
Theoretical (T) – 6 Days Online
- Exercise & Sudden Death
- Pharmacological Contraindication to Exercise
- Intervention on Obesity – Body Fat Control and Diet Strategy
- Metabolic Diseases
- Vital Sign Monitoring & ECG
- Exercise & Cancer
- Exercise Intervention to NCDs
- Report Interpretation (T & P)
- Final Assessment (T & P)
Practical (P) – 4 Days Face-to-Face
- Strength Measurement & Dosage
- Physical Fitness Assessment
- Health Screening
- Exercise Prescription (Dr Fit System)
- Report Interpretation (T & P)
- PNF Stretching – Musculoskeletal System (Upper Body)
- PNF Stretching – Musculoskeletal System (Lower Body)
- Biomechanics of Exercise & Injury Prevention (Chest & Back)
- Biomechanics of Exercise & Injury Prevention (Shoulder & Arms)
- Biomechanics of Exercise & Injury Prevention (Trunk & Legs)
- Cardiac Conditioning
- Group Exercise Intervention
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Final Assessment (T & P)
Program Delivery
- 6 Days Online (Night Sessions via Zoom) – covering theoretical modules.
- 4 Days Practical (On-Campus) – covering fitness assessments, exercise interventions, and rehabilitation practices.
Certification Awarded
Professional Certificate in Exercise Medicine by UniSHAMS, ISEM, and ACEM
(Job opportunities available upon completion)
Career Pathway
- Healthcare & Rehabilitation
- Fitness & Sports Industry
- Corporate & Community Wellness
- Academic & Further Study Opportunities
- Entrepreneurial Opportunities