Diploma in Common Sports & Health Programme

The Common Sports & Health Programme is an entry route at Republic Polytechnic's School of Sports and Health for students who have not yet settled on a specific diploma. Rather than committing at the outset, learners spend their opening semester sampling the broad areas of sports, health and outdoor activity, which helps them see how the school's diplomas differ from one another. Once the first semester ends, students can move directly into one of the school's diplomas, including Integrated Community Care, Outdoor Education, Sport Coaching and Sports & Health. Those who are still unsure can opt for a cluster, either Sports or Health, and then confirm a particular diploma after the second semester. In total, the arrangement allows as much as a year to make the decision. The programme suits applicants drawn to the health sciences who want a grounding in the field and extra time to match their interests with a career direction before specialising.