Register of Exercise Professionals Malta

To qualify as a fitness professional and join REPs Malta, it’s essential to obtain a recognized certification from a training provider that REPs Malta approves. For a list of such approved training providers, please refer to the “Approved Provider” section on our website.

For qualifications acquired outside of Malta, REPs Malta acknowledges those recognized by ICREPs, EREPs, and the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). However, mere registration status is insufficient; we require documentation of both the obtained qualification and the registration status for validation.

REPs Malta evaluates each application individually, considering not only the certificates but also the applicant’s CV and any continuing education completed. Based on this comprehensive review, we decide whether to grant full or provisional membership status.

Degrees in sports-related fields (such as sports science, sports management, sports coaching, etc.) are acknowledged for providing a substantial level of theoretical knowledge relevant to the sport and fitness industry within Malta. However, these degrees often lack comprehensive proof of practical fitness skills, which are essential according to Maltese standards. Consequently, while university graduates are highly educated and possess advanced certification from 3 to 5 years of study, they may initially receive provisional status on REPs Malta. To achieve full registration, they must submit additional evidence of their practical fitness instruction capabilities.

REPs Malta connects with globally acknowledged yoga accreditation systems, focusing especially on credentials from Registered Yoga School (RYS) with a 200-hour standard or higher, as recognized by Yoga Alliance and . Additionally, yoga-related degrees and master’s degrees are accepted. To accurately assess yoga certifications and determine an instructor’s eligibility for REPs Malta, we consult with a “yoga advisor.” This advisor possesses in-depth knowledge of yoga certifications and advises us on whether a specific certification meets the RYS 200 standard or its equivalent.

The World Active Federation is the first global federation for the health, fitness, and physical activity sector, established to promote physical activity with the mission of getting “more people, more active, more often.” Formed at the World Active General Assembly in 2023, it aims to unite national fitness federations from across the globe under a single banner. The federation seeks to collaborate with international organizations like WHO to improve global health standards. Through equal representation and the sharing of best practices, the World Active Federation focuses on global health improvements and the promotion of physical activity, leveraging annual summits and strategic partnerships to achieve its objectives.

Indeed, we have a structured process in place for evaluating courses and assigning CPD points. Please reach out to our office for more detailed information.

For applications involving qualifications listed in our published directory, the processing time is typically between 1 to 4 working days. However, for applications that include qualifications not listed or are categorized as ‘other,’ the process may extend. Such cases can take up to one month to evaluate, depending on the completeness and nature of the evidence submitted, and may require assessment by an independent review panel.

REPs Malta functions as a non-profit organization, adhering to the criteria set by ICREPs for its membership. This non-profit status is maintained through annual financial reviews by the Chair of ICREPs, who is also a member of the REPs Malta Board. Since REPs Malta does not receive government grants, all operational revenues come from member registrations. These funds are allocated to cover expenses such as office rent and equipment, salaries for four staff members, external consultancy fees, the maintenance of the website, production of a magazine, and the issuance of ID cards, among other operational costs.