Basic and continuing education

  • Minimum age: 21 years

  • Training in an exercise- or movement-related profession:

    • Fitness instructor with a federal certificate;
    • Specialist, professional or expert in exercise and health promotion with a federal certificate of competence
    • Certified movement pedagogue (HF)
  • Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Science or Physiotherapy

  • 250 hours (31 days) of in-person training in the exercise and health sector at one or more training centres recognised by the SPTV (proof by diploma). For each verifiable year as a self-employed or employed personal trainer, 30 hours may be credited, provided the workload during that period was at least 50%. This must be proven with an AHV/IV registration/certificate or a certificate of employment from the fitness centre.

The following documents and evidence must be submitted

  • Self-employed personal trainer

    • Curriculum vitae with photo;
    • Website (if available);
    • Personal training client contract;
    • General terms and conditions (GTC);
    • Medical history form;
    • Accident insurance;
    • Proof of liability insurance with coverage of at least CHF 3 million;
    • AHV/IV registration;
    • Proof that a BLS/AED course or BLS/AED Refresher has been completed within the last two years.

  • Employed personal trainer

    • Curriculum vitae with photo;
    • Medical history form from the fitness centre;
    • Personal training client contract of the centre, including GTC;
    • Proof that a BLS/AED course or BLS/AED refresher has been completed within the last two years

Other requirements

  • Social skills: empathy, honesty, flexibility, professionalism, discretion, good manners, a healthy attitude to life, and a positive demeanour.

  • Practical experience: at least 1 year of verifiable professional experience at an average workload of at least 50% as a fitness trainer, group fitness instructor, or personal trainer. In the case of equivalent training abroad, or in case of doubt, the Executive Board decides on admission.

  • Continuing education: active members must complete regular continuing education of at least 2 days per year in a professionally relevant area. The SPTF decides which courses are recognised.