Foundation Certificate in Sport
Institute: Institute of Community Services
How to Apply
for further information regarding How to Submit an Online Application, as well as important Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Course Description
This programme of studies is the first step for those who want to become professionals within the sports industry. This course provides a comprehensive overview of practical units and the complementing theoretical foundations within sports and fitness related fields.The vocational study units cover the basics of health and active lifestyles, community sports and fitness training methods, and include an introduction to gym-based exercise. Concurrently, learners strengthen their knowledge of key skills.
Career Prospects
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Entry Requirements
Internal Progression Route….
Any MCAST MQF level 1 Introductory Certificate
OR
Finished Compulsory Education
(as will be documented by a full, official School Leaving Certificate / SSCP / SSQP)
Initial Assessment Tests (depending on eligibility and applicability)
(further / updated information regarding IATs can be found amongst the FAQs in https://mcast.edu.mt/important-information/)
Medical clearance is required before being found eligible for course.
Other Important matters to be noted and considered:
Medical Clearance required when submitting an application for this course
VERY IMPORTANT ATTENTION Should you wish to submit a course application for this programme of study (during Main Call for FT Course Admissions, closing on 25 August 2025):
Before you submit an application for this course, you need to download this document
Print the PDF document, and take it with you to a General Practitioner of your choice. This is to be filled in and signed by the GP. Where the applicant is under 18 years of age on the date of application, the parents/guardians must also fill in and sign the parts related to their consent.
A scan of the filled-in and complete document is to be uploaded with all the other documents you need to upload when submitting your online application for the course. If this completed (properly filled in) document (duly endorsed and signed by a Medical Doctor / GP and parents as required) is not uploaded with your online application for this course, the application cannot be processed and vetted for eligibility. It would be as if you have not submitted an application for the course (always by the set Main Call Online Course Application deadline – 25th August 2025).
Later on, after you receive the Course Acceptance Offer and have become an MCAST registered student, the original hardcopy version of the filled-in and signed document is ALSO to be physically submitted at the Reception Desk, Institute of Community Services, Main Campus, Paola, by no later than the deadline shown on the first page of the downloadable document.
May we remind you that not submitting a scan of this filled-in document as an upload with your online course application (applications close on 25th August 2025) will make your application incomplete and it cannot be processed.
MCAST Main Campus 
+356 2398 7100
information@mcast.edu.mt