“Fitness in Croatia”

Matija Dunaj, prof.Fitness AcademyCroatian Health and Fitness Association

First private Fitness education institution in Croatia

Approved formal educations Intensive and quality education In line with EQF-increase mobility In line with labor market needs Internships in fitness centers across the

Croatia

Fitness Academy

Formal education 4 verified programs in first 6-8 new programs next 4 years 1 program for the future (H/F specialist)Non-formal education seminars, webinars and workshops continuing profesional development (CPD)Other manuals, workbooks, DVDs, teaching

materials

Education

Level 3 EQF Fitness instructor Group fitness instructor Pilates instructorLevel 4 EQF Personal trainerLevel 5 EQF Health fitness specialistEvidence based guidelince in promoting PA

Programs

Fitness instructor

Individual Instruction

Planning gym-based exercise

Instructing gym-based exercise

Syllabus for fitness instructor

Group fitness instructor

Planning group exercise to music sessions

Instructing group exercise to music

Basic knowledgeAnatomy and physiology for exercise

Principles of exercise, fitness and health

Lifestyle Management

Health and Safety

Communication

Correct way to determine the content of specific job qualification is:

1. To define the purpose of the occupation2. To determine which work outcomes

(output) lead to achieving that purpose3. To determine which qualifications

(knowledge, skills, competencies, range of application) are necessary to be able to deliver those outcomes

According to EHFA

for the participant: fitness results from safe, effective exercise

for the professional: meaningful work, and recognition of achievement

for the business/facility: more participation/members/profit

for the Industry: ‘more people, more active, more often’

Occupational purpose should include the interests of the major stakeholders

Promote: Professionalism in fitness (formal education) CPD Quality assurance (minimum standards) Good practice (add value, awards) Curriculum based on Learning outcome

Conclusion

Croatian Health and Fitness Association