1. Matija Dunaj, prof. Fitness Academy Croatian Health and Fitness Association

2.  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

3. 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

4. Level 3 EQF  Fitness instructor  Group fitness instructor  Pilates instructor Level 4 EQF  Personal trainer Level 5 EQF  Health fitness specialist Evidence based guidelince in promoting PA

5. Fitness instructor Individual Instruction Planning gym-based exercise Instructing gym-based exercise Group fitness instructor Planning group exercise to music sessions Instructing group exercise to music Basic knowledge Anatomy and physiology for exercise Principles of exercise, fitness and health Lifestyle Management Health and Safety Communication

6. Correct way to determine the content of specific job qualification is: 1. To define the purpose of the occupation 2. To determine which work outcomes (output) lead to achieving that purpose 3. To determine which qualifications (knowledge, skills, competencies, range of application) are necessary to be able to deliver those outcomes

7.  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’

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