This course is aimed at learners who have successfully completed their studies at the Alternative Learning Programme of the Ministry for Education, and are interested in pursuing further vocational studies at MQF Level 3, related to sport. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the sport sector. The combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge gained by sucessfully completing the course, will equip learners with the knowledge and skills with which they will be able to access the labour market, or alternatively, they will be eligible to continue their studies at MQF level 4 at MCAST, by selecting one of the various Advanced Diplomas offered by the College, in their preferred area of study.

This course has practical sessions included in the course but further emphasis is given to theoretical knoweledge. The course covers the basics of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, Fitness Testing, Fitness Instruction, Fundamental Methodology of Physical Activity and Sport, as well as the theory and practice of the mainstream sports. The syllabus incorporates a work-based learning component thus facilitating the transition into employment for those learners who do not wish to further their studies. By the end of the course, the learner will be able to assist a Fitness Instructor in the preparation and delivery of basic fitness training programmes. The learner will be encouraged to take part in various sports-related events that are organised on campus.

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Applicants are expected to have completed the one-year ALP programme and obtained at least an MQF Level 1 in Maltese, English and Mathematics TOGETHER WITH an MQF Level 2 in TWO vocational subjects forming part of the ALP Programme – as clearly documented by the official ALP School Leaving Certificate / SSQP

No other entry routes are considered for this specific programme of studies (Maturity Clause application is not applicable for this programme). An applicant who does not have the ALP School Leaving Certificate, may wish to have a look at a Level 3 programme in the same thematic area within the same Institute.

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)