Distance Diploma in Sports and Exercise Psychology (DDSEP)

India has traditionally been a society that has emphasized physical activity, exercise and many sports to promote mental and physical well-being and recreation. The age-old practice of yoga and pranayama indicate intricate knowledge about the body-mind relationship that has been developed by ancestors. Until now, this knowledge did not find a way into modern India, though it became a well-established science in the western developed world.

Due to the increased sports participation, competitions and increased awareness about benefits of such participation, allied sports sciences like sports management, sports physiotherapy, and sports- exercise psychology etc. have begun developing in India.

The Distance Diploma in Sports and Exercise Psychology (DDSEP) provides aspirants with an opportunity to understand and control the state of the human mind in the sports field. This course is a good breakthrough for those involved in sports be it, athletes, parents, coaches, gym trainers, fitness trainers etc. and for those wanting to become a sport and exercise psychologist.

Course Aim

The Distance Diploma in Sports and Exercise Psychology (DDSEP) aims to provide students with the profound and up-to-date knowledge, theory and practical techniques practised in the field of sports and exercise psychology.
It also aims to enable students to develop, think and merge various psychological interventions for specific sports performance, individual athletes, coaches and teams.

Diploma in Sports and Exercise Psychology

• Course Duration: Six Months
• Eligibility: 12th Pass or equivalent

Module 1

• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Sports psychology

Module 2

• Introduction to Exercise Psychology
• Injury Rehabilitation Psychology

Module 3

• Supervised Experience: Practical Case study
• (Sports & Exercise Psychology)

The student can register online for the course in the Register/Login page providing personal, academic as well as payment details.

Once the details are filled in and the Mode of payment is selected, the student can register for the student account. The student will be able to access his/her student account by providing the Username and Password given at the time of registration.

The students are required to send the following documents via post/courier at the ISST Distance Education office address mentioned below.

Documents to be sent to the ISST Distance Education Office (For Indian Students) :

1. Photocopy of latest qualification mark sheet/certificate.
2. Two passport size photographs.

The study material for each course is prepared by experienced faculty members who are experts in the respective subjects and will be available online through student portal.