COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Updates

The recent changes to the Safe Management Measures relating to the Sports and Fitness industry has caused much disruption to the ways sports and fitness professionals run and manage their business. To keep you up to date on the latest changes, we have compiled the following information for all of you which can be found in the various tabs below:

Updated Advisory on Covid-19 Vaccination at Workplace (Updated as of 25 April 2022)

Vaccination Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS) will be lifted in all settings, except for:

  1. Events/settings with more than 500 participants at any one time
  2. Nightlife establishments that offer dancin
  3. Food and beverage (F&B) establishments.

In line with the easing of VDS, the WVM will also be lifted. This means that unvaccinated employees are not prohibited under the law from entering the workplace from 26 April 2022.

Click here for the full circular release.

Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (Updated as of 15 March 2022)

As Singapore continues with Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS), ISA Group will also implement VSD on our campuses to protect the health and well-being of our staff, visitors and student community.

Click here for the full circular release.

Sport SG has also updated their previous Safe Management Measures to include VDS. The full release can be downloaded here.

Safe Management Measures (updated as of 27 Sep 2021)

Sports SG has, in accordance with the Multi-Ministry Taskforce directives, announced a series of updates to the safe management measures that are applicable to the Sports and Fitness industry during the stabilisation phase from 27 September 2021 to 24 October 2021.  The team at ISA has also made changes to our operations to ensure that all our classes maintain the same high quality of delivery, without compromising on the safety of our students and lecturers.  Amongst other things:

  • Virtual live classes – a new innovation at ISA, we are now conducting most of our classes with physical component via the ‘virtual live’ format.  This allows us to maintain social distancing, adhere to the prevailing safe management measures, while not compromising on quality!
  • For classes requiring equipment, we will be providing each pair (or each student) with their own personal set of equipment for use throughout the entire lesson.  This will minimise concerns with cross-contamination
  • We have also worked hard to increase capacity without decreasing quality of education – the virtual live format has allowed us to extend our reach – you can find more locations to attend our classes without compromising on quality of teaching!
  • More in-house online programmes – we have also invested in creating online learning materials that each of our students can view and review at their own convenience and comfort

Apart from the above, we have also adhered to all other prevailing safe management guidelines pertaining to our staff and instructors to ensure the safety of all students and staff.  Let’s work hand in hand to protect lives while enjoying ISA’s high-quality education programmes!

For more information on how the changes may affect you, please see below:

For RumbleRoller Certification Course, ViPR PRO® Fundamental Certification Course, StickMobility Level 1 Certification Course, ISA Introduction to Kettlebell Course and ISA Introduction to Suspension Trainer, Core Bags & Battle Ropes Course:

  1. All students will be provided with 1 set of equipment throughout the entire course of the programme.
  2. Capacity will be capped to ensure safe distancing between each participant during the course of the programme.
  3. Where necessary, classes will be conducted via Virtual Live format, with facilitators assisting each small group of students.

For ISA Basic Sports Massage:

  1. All students will be paired up, and a unique set of equipment will be provided to the student for the entire duration of the course.
  2. All students are not allowed to change their partner after the course starts.
  3. All students will be situated 3m away from another part of students.
  4. Where necessary, classes will be conducted via Virtual Live format, with facilitators assisting each small group of students.
  5. All equipment will be wiped down and disinfected at the end of each day.

For ISA Certified Personal Trainer Course (leading to ACE Certification) – Guided Live Edition:

  1. All students will be paired up, and a unique set of equipment will be provided to the student for the entire duration of the course.
  2. All students are not allowed to change their partner after the course starts.
  3. All students will be situated 3m away from another part of students.
  4. All equipment will be wiped down and disinfected at the end of each day.
  5. Should the practical be cancelled / postponed due to new measures, students will be duly informed on any new arrangements.

The Sport Singapore (SportSG) has recently opened up new public facilities for all fitness professionals to continue running fitness classes at allocated spaces within ActiveSG facilities (within stadium galleries, and indoor sports halls), in compliance with the prevailing Safe Management Measures.  Find out more here!

We have also compiled all relevant information relating to the latest Safe Management Measures, and Support measures for the Sports and Fitness Industry in one convenient location for you. Kindly refer to the following segments for more information:


Latest Safe Management Measures (as of 23 Apr 2022)

  • Click here for the latest set of information pertaining to the prevailing Safe Management Measures issued by the Sport Singapore.

Latest Safe Management Measures (as of 15 Mar 2022)

  • Click here for the latest set of information pertaining to the prevailing Safe Management Measures issued by the Sport Singapore.

Latest Safe Management Measures (as of 30 Dec 2021)

  • Click here for the latest set of information pertaining to the prevailing Safe Management Measures issued by the Sport Singapore.

Latest Safe Management Measures (as of 25 Sep 2021)

  • Click here for the latest set of information pertaining to the prevailing Safe Management Measures issued by the Sport Singapore.

Training and Development Support

  • Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) Training Allowance for Fitness Instructors – click here to find out more.
  • Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) Training Allowance for Sports Coaches – click here to find out more.

Click here for the list of ISA courses that are eligible for the CCE Training Allowance Grant!

  • SkillsFuture and UTAP Grants

Click here to check out the list of courses from the The ISA Group that are eligible for Skills Future and UTAP Grants to upskill your knowledge in the sports and fitness field!

Over at The ISA Group, we have been working hard to ensure that all our courses and certifications remain relevant to the market.  Most of our courses have also been endorsed by NICA (National Instructors & Coaches Association) and approved by CoachSG for the Continuing Coaching Education (CCE) Training Allowance Grants and/or Continuing Coaching Education Hours.

Please see the table below for the list of such courses:

Name of CourseHow to Register?Eligible for UTAP Funding?Eligible for SkillsFuture Funding?Eligible for Continuing Education Credits?
American Swimming Coaches Association Level 1 & 2 Certification CourseClick here to registerYesYes10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches
American Swimming Coaches Association Level 3 Certification CourseClick here to registerYesYes10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches
American Swimming Coaches Association Dryland Training for All Ages and How to Write Goal-Based Workouts CourseClick here to registerYesYes10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches
ISA Certificate in Basic Sports MassageClick here to registerYesYes10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches
ISA Certificate in Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease)Click here to registerYesYes5 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 registerYesYes5 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 0.6 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers
ISA Certificate in Introduction to Fitness NutritionClick here to registerYesYes10 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 EditionClick here to register
YesYes10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches
ISA Certified Personal Trainer Course (leading to ACE Certification) Independent Online EditionClick here to registerYesYes10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches
ISA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (leading to NSCA Certification)Click here to registerYesYes10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches
ISA Communication for Fitness ProfessionalsClick here to registerYesYes5 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 0.7 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers
ISA Introduction to Kettlebell CourseClick here to registerYesNo5 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 0.7 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers
ISA Sports Rehabilitation Course Level 1Click here to registerYesYes10 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 2Click here to registerYesNo2.8 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers
ISA-SLI Sports Coaching for Kids Certification CourseClick here to registerYesNo10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches
ISA Strength and Conditioning WorkshopClick here to registerYesNo10 CoachSG CCE Hours for NROC Coaches & 3.5 ACE CECs for ACE Certified Personal Trainers