All students in Year 1 will take a number of prescribed LifePro Units (LPU) that are key to building up a well-rounded education in NYP.

Personal Career Strategy 1 (Prescribed 15-hour learning unit)

Here, you will discover the various career options related to your field of study and pick up skills that will help you succeed in work and life. Gain life skills that will help you clarify your career goals, engage early in career planning, and recognise what resilience means. Learn to appreciate values, skills and attitudes in different settings. More importantly, learn how to identify opportunities and set personal goals for career success.

Fitness for Life (Prescribed 30-hour learning unit)

The Fitness for Life learning unit gives you the opportunity to select one sports/wellness activity from a wide range – from aerobics to yoga, frisbee to basketball. You can try out a new sport and keep fit and healthy at the same time! This learning unit enables you to participate in a sport of your choice and you will be able to enjoy learning it together with your peers.

Elective LPUs (15-hour learning unit each)

You will have the opportunity to select one (1) Elective LPUs during Year 1 from a pool of interesting learning units offered by the Centre for Innovation and Life Skills (CILS).  These learning units have been designed for you to discover your interest in subject matters beyond your field of study. 

NOTE:

1. Please read through the guidelines for Fitness for Life (AY2026S1).

2. Guidelines for Year 1 students on selecting Year 1 Elective LPUs (AY2026S1).