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Foundation Certificate in Sport

CS2-O03-25 Institute of Community Services

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2026/27
It is recommended that you visit How to Apply for further information regarding how to submit an online application, as well as important Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
MQF / EQF LevelLevel 2
Duration1 Year Full-Time
ECTS Credits60 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Not Applicable, does not include WBL

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 Opportunities

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/)

Other notes related to this programme

A “Pre-Entry / Eligibility Fitness Medical Clearance Form” will be made available on the course’s web page on MCAST website (‘MCAST Full Time courses’ Section). This will need to be filled in and signed by a Medical Professional Practioner / GP as well as endorsed by parents in instances of applicants who are under 18 years of age. When submitting an application for this programme of studies, this filled-in and signed document, needs to be part of the uploads submitted, in order for the application to be processed. Without that upload, the application will not be processed during the Admissions period (Summer 2026)

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