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Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders typically require a formal qualification in fitness and/or sport. Type of certification will depend on the field of interest. Training programmes include:
• Diploma in Sport (MCAST) (MQF Level 3)
• Advanced Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness (MCAST)
(MQF Level 4)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in
Sport, Exercise and Health (MCAST)
(MQF Level 6)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport
and Physical Activity (University of Malta (MQF Level 6)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
First Aid Certification is typically required.
Knowledge and skills
Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders are expected to have:
• An understanding of anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of fitness training and the ability
to create training programmes
• Knowledge of nutrition principles (where
applicable)
• The ability to plan individual and group
training sessions Jobsplus
• The ability to explain in a clear manner
• The ability to work with people of all ages
and different skill levels
• The ability to safeguard clients from potential
injuries
• Marketing, sales and business skills (in case
of self-employment)
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in Maltese
and/or English
• Numeracy skills
• IT skills
• Customer care skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management skills and the ability to
work under pressure and adhere to tight
deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
• Leadership skills
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A passion for fitness • A positive attitude
• Attention to detail
• Dedication
• Discipline
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Stamina and physical fitness • Trustworthiness
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