National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
P.O.BOX 145, LAGOS
+234 80-686-51556
Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 4:00
Open Hours
NOTICE TO JAMB/UTME CANDIDATES
At NIS, we train you to become a Professional Sports Coach/Manager
Dedicated to higher performance
From The Director General's Desk
The National Institute for Sports (NIS) was conceptualized in 1972. It was formally established in 1974 by the Administration of then Head of State and Commander in-Chief of Armed Forces of Nigeria, Gen. Yakubu Gowon based on the need by the government to improve Nigeria’s performance in international sporting competition. The Law granting its autonomy, Decree 31 was promulgated on the 8th of July 1992. The National Institute for Sports is a research and training Institute. It is a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports. Inter alia, the Institute is saddled with the responsibilities of producing top-rated coaches, sports managers, sport scientists and conducting sports research.
Prof. Olawale A. MORONKOLA
Director General/CEO
Our Academic Programs
Admission in progress for Jamb candidates
Good news to all JAMB candidates seeking to build a professional career in Sports. National Institute for Sports has been accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NABTE) to run the following programmes:
- National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Training – 2 Years
- National Diploma in Sports Management – 2 Years
2023 BASIC COACHING
BASIC COACHING COURSE – 3 months (OCT – Dec 2023) Lagos and Abuja
Entry Requirements: Veteran Athletes of not less than 30 years of age with a minimum of 3 GCE O/L credits/merits or its equivalence plus 2 years cognate experience
CHOICE OF SPORTS: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Cycling, Dart, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Karate, Powerlifting, Scrabble, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo Traditional Sports, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
Our Leadership Team
Prof. Olawale A. MORONKOLA
Director General/CEO
Mr. Belmond Benson
Registrar
Oluokun, N. O. (Mrs.)
Bursar
Dr. Folorunsho, A. Lanre
Deputy Institute Librarian
National Diploma
Accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NABTE). JAMB/UTME candidates seeking to build a professional career in Sports can now apply.
Basic Coaching Course
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Cycling, Dart, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Karate, Powerlifting, Scrabble, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo Traditional Sports, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
Advanced Certificate in Coaching
CHOICE OF SPORTS: Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Cycling, Dart, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Karate, Powerlifting, Scrabble, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo Traditional Sports, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
Professional Certificate in Sports Coaching
Available courses: Sports Psychology. Sports Coaching and Fitness and Conditioning.
Basic Coaching Course
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Cycling, Dart, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Karate, Powerlifting, Scrabble, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo Traditional Sports, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
Professional Certificate in Sports Management
This programme is available in: Sports Business and Personnel Management, Sports Administration, Sports Marketing, Sports Journalism.