What is the Coaching Continuing Education Training Allowance Grant?
The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) announced the roll-out of the Sports Resilience Package (SRP) to better support NROC Coaches and Fitness Instructors in developing their core capabilities as individuals and businesses for the betterment of the sports and fitness ecosystem. The new Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) Training Allowance is for eligible NROC Coaches and Fitness Instructors to actively engage in continuous learning and be current in the knowledge and skills during this period where work has been impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions until 31 March 2022.
How much is the CCE Training Allowance?
Eligible NROC Coaches and Fitness Instructors may claim $7.50 for each claimable hour for CoachSG organised for the CCE training/programme/event up to a maximum of $300 per person until 31 March 2022. Please note that there is a cap of 5 claimable hours for full day-long learning events.
Who is eligible for the CCE Training Allowance?
Eligibility for NROC Coaches:
- Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.
- Valid NROC membership (provisional and full) during the time of registration of the Continuing Coaching Education events (e.g. workshops, e-workshops, seminars, webinars) organised by CoachSG
- Completed the following (refer to table below) Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) hours based on their membership category and updated on SportSync.sg / submitted to CoachSG.
- Full attendance at the CoachSG CCE e-Workshop, submission of feedback and achieved 80% of the quiz/assessment within 30 minutes of the end of the CCE event.
- Eligible individuals must have completed at least 5 hours of Continuing Coaching Education efforts to be eligible for the grant.
Membership Type | CCE Hours |
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Provisional Coach and Coach | 5 |
Senior Coach | 8 |
Master Coach | 10 |
Eligibility for Fitness Instructors:
- Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.
- Submit valid fitness instructor qualifications – this needs to be done once only for first time applicants
- Submit documentary evidence (e.g. service/employment contract, email, attendance records) of impact (disruption/suspension/termination) on work as a result of Covid-19 restrictions – this needs to be done once for first time applicants and as and when requested by SportSG.
- Submit documentary evidence of completion of 5 hours of Continuing Coaching Education efforts (e.g. course certificates, email of attendance) since 1 Jan 2021.
- Full attendance at the CCE events (e.g. courses, workshops, e-workshops, seminars, webinars, online learning) and complete post CCE event obligation (it may include submitting a reflection, feedback, passing post event quiz/assessment or any other activity).
- Eligible individuals must have completed at least 5 hours of Continuing Coaching Education efforts to be eligible for the grant.
How do I apply for the CCE Training Allowance?
- Submit the necessary information and documentation as required during the application submission [click here for NROC Coaches, click here for Fitness Instructors]
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After submission, evaluation shall be made on your eligibility and a response and/or confirmation email shall be sent within 3 working days.
- Contact ISA or register directly on the individual approved ISA courses for enrolment (see list of courses below).
What are the endorsed and approved ISA courses for the CCE Training Allowance Grant?
Name of Course | How to Register? | Eligible for UTAP Funding? | Eligible for SkillsFuture Funding? | Eligible for Continuing Education Credits? |
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American Swimming Coaches Association Level 1 & 2 Certification Course | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches |
American Swimming Coaches Association Level 3 Certification Course | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches |
American Swimming Coaches Association Dryland Training for All Ages and How to Write Goal-Based Workouts Course | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches |
ISA Certificate in Basic Sports Massage | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches |
ISA Certificate in Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease) | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 5 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 0.6 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers |
ISA Certificate in Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (Youth, Elderly & Pregnant Individuals) | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 5 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 0.6 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers |
ISA Certificate in Introduction to Fitness Nutrition | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 1.4 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers |
ISA Certified Personal Trainer Course (leading to ACE Certification) Guided Live Edition | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches |
ISA Certified Personal Trainer Course (leading to ACE Certification) Independent Online Edition | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches |
ISA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (leading to NSCA Certification) | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches |
ISA Communication for Fitness Professionals | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 5 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 0.7 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers |
ISA Introduction to Kettlebell Course | Click here to register | Yes | No | 5 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 0.7 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers |
ISA Sports Rehabilitation Course Level 1 | Click here to register | Yes | Yes | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches, 1.4 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers, 1.9 CEUs for NASM Certified Personnels, 32 CPR Hours for Prime Physio Clinics Certified Personnels & 32 CECs for IWI Certified Personnels |
ISA Sports Rehabilitation Course Level 2 | Click here to register | Yes | No | 2.8 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers |
ISA-SLI Sports Coaching for Kids Certification Course | Click here to register | Yes | No | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches |
ISA Strength and Conditioning Workshop | Click here to register | Yes | No | 10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 3.5 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers |