Module exams for the industry certificates and the Swiss federal diploma
Register now for the module exams (basic modules & main modules).
Next module exam: December 04, 2026Recognised throughout Switzerland
Qualitop, Qualicert, SFGV, SBFI, SVBO and Swiss Active stand behind our trainings – your diploma is valid across the entire Swiss fitness industry.
Upcoming exam dates
Secure your place at one of the upcoming module exams now.
- Friday, 12/04/2026Basic module exam 1CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Basic module exam 2CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Basic module exam 3CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Basic module exam 5CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Main Module Exam 2CHF 150.–
- Friday, 12/04/2026Main module exam 3CHF 150.–
Where you stand in the industry
On the left your courses with us – each a recognised qualification in its own right. On the right the industry certificates and the federal diploma they qualify you for.
- SpecialistFitness and Movement Trainer ProLeadership and studio management – includes preparation for elective module 3
- AdvancedFitness and Movement Trainer AdvancedIn-depth training theory – for demanding clients
- Entry levelFitness and Movement Trainer BasicQualitop and Qualicert recognised – enough to work in a fitness centre
- Specialist in Movement and Health Promotion with Federal DiplomaEBQ level 5Basic module 1Basic module 2Basic module 3Basic module 5Main module 3Main module 2Elective module 35,000 hours of professional practiceYou are here
- Health Trainer with SVBO industry certificateEBQ level 4Basic module 1Basic module 2Basic module 3Basic module 5Main module 32,500 hours of professional practice
- Trainer with SVBO industry certificateEBQ level 3Basic module 1Basic module 2Basic module 3Basic module 51,000 hours of professional practice
The industry certificates and the federal diploma are not awarded by us but earned through the SVBO module exams – we prepare you for them.
With the exams of basic modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 you can obtain the certificate of trainer with SVBO industry certificate. With the additional main module exam 3 you obtain the certificate of health trainer with SVBO industry certificate.
If you additionally complete main module 2 and elective module 3, you will have completed all modules for admission to the final exam for Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with federal diploma.
Preparation course for the module exams
The online preparation course takes you through the content of the basic and main modules so you do not sit the exam unprepared. Online preparation course – CHF 990, bookable independently of the exam registration.
Contents of the module exams
The following contents are examined in the module exams.
Basic module 1
Competence
The Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion guides individuals or groups in fitness or exercise centres in performing movements. Holistic advice regarding movement, relaxation and nutrition is always at the centre. The Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion bases this advice on their current and sound specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology.
Objectives
The Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion has in-depth knowledge…
… in anatomy and physiology.
… of functional movement theory.
… of the connections between nutrition and movement.
… of metabolic processes.
… of the clinical conditions that can be influenced by exercise offerings.
Basic module 2
Competence
The Specialists carry out data collection or testing with clients and derive suitable course and training programmes from it. To perform these steps, they apply their specialist knowledge in the field of testing and training theory. This means they have broad knowledge in the area of training principles, contents and methods as well as training control.
Objectives
The Specialists in Physical Activity and Health Promotion can…
… name the industry-standard testing methods and justify their use.
… transfer their in-depth knowledge of training theory into an adequately planned and justified training approach.
Basic module 3
Competence
The Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion draws up teaching and course planning based on guiding objectives and selects suitable media and methods as well as the appropriate social forms for this. They have basic knowledge of communication and analyse their own communication behaviour. They have sound knowledge of the characteristics of a group and group processes and are able to master difficult situations; they also have knowledge of learning biology.
Objectives
The Specialists in Physical Activity and Health Promotion know…
… various media, methods and social forms as well as the necessary planning steps for designing lessons
… the fundamentals of active communication, active listening and the forms of supportive feedback.
… the characteristics of groups and the different group phases.
… learning and teaching theories and can integrate them into their course planning.
Basic module 5
Competence
The Specialists in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with the specialisation "fitness and health training" are able, beyond the basic exercises, to correctly perform a multitude of exercises. They know their differentiated fields of application and are able to explain their anatomical and biomechanical characteristics correctly and comprehensively.
Objectives
The Specialists in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with the specialisation "fitness and health training"
... have, with regard to an expanded exercise repertoire, in-depth knowledge in the differentiated application of various devices as well as associated knowledge in functional anatomy. In doing so, they cover the areas of strength, endurance, mobility and sensorimotor skills.
… continuously reflect on their own movement competence (regarding posture, repertoire and execution of exercises) and, if necessary, initiate optimisation measures.
Main module 2
Competence
The Specialists in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with the specialisation "fitness and health training" develop individualised, mainly device-based training programmes and carry them out. Based on the needs of clients, a tailored assessment and jointly agreed goals, they create structured, individualised training programmes. They define the individual training sessions and exercises and set a scope of effect. They prepare the individual training sessions so as to enable an optimal training environment for clients. They instruct the respective exercises of the session in a target-group-appropriate manner and describe the exact handling of the devices in order to guarantee a safe and health-promoting movement sequence. Correctness in the execution of the exercises is very important to them, so that during the session they attentively watch the clients at all times, recognise difficulties and give the necessary improvement tips. Once the training session is over, they reflect on it and note important information about the client or the devices accordingly. They are always present for the clients and support all clients on the training floor, regardless of the current training session. Open to client complaints, they create a constructive solution by adjusting the individual training session as well as their own way of working.
Objectives
The Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with the specialisation "fitness and health training" is able to...
... develop effective and client-oriented training programmes.
... carefully complete the preparatory tasks of a training session.
... design the introduction to the training session in a needs- and goal-oriented manner.
... efficiently guide and carry out training sessions.
... instruct the movement sequences of exercises on the device in an anatomically and biomechanically correct and comprehensible way.
... carefully accompany the implementation of the exercises of their client.
... conclude an exercise sensibly.
... sensibly guide, at the end of a training session, the transfer into work, sport and leisure.
... sensibly conclude training sessions.
... comprehensively ensure the support of clients during the training operation.
... independently carry out all regular follow-up tasks after a training session.
... deal with client complaints in a de-escalating and constructive way.
Main module 3
Competence
The Specialists in Physical Activity and Health Promotion develop and accompany holistic and individualised counselling concepts for health promotion and lifestyle intervention.
Based on a counselling interview and an assessment, they design an individual concept for the health-promoting support of the client. In the concept, they describe the client's topic areas in which action is needed, the framework conditions as well as the concrete objectives for the client. They also give clients useful tips on how to improve their health in everyday life. They actively support and assist clients in implementing the training and exercise programme. With clients who have specific training and movement restrictions, they pay particular attention to a careful implementation and continuous support.
In order to ensure the health-promoting effect in the long term, they evaluate the counselling concept at regular intervals. They incorporate the interim results and improvements in the client's stage of development into the support concept or develop an individual follow-up concept. The Specialists in Physical Activity and Health Promotion are aware of the importance of their own work-life balance and actively work on maintaining it.
Objectives
The Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion is able to...
... conduct a first counselling interview (clarification interview) competently, motivatingly and, in the sense of
holistic counselling, in an empathetic manner.
... conscientiously and carefully carry out a further assessment regarding risk factors and lifestyle and interpret the result correctly.
... independently develop a client-appropriate, individualised and sustainable counselling concept.
... convince the client of the necessity of an individually tailored counselling concept and
conclude a support agreement accordingly.
... accompany the implementation of the counselling concept in an attentive and motivating way and make adjustments if necessary.
... evaluate the achieved goals as well as the course of the counselling concept in a structured and meaningful way.
... exercise their role-model function responsibly at all times and accordingly maintain a health-promoting lifestyle.
... deal competently and appropriately with people who have health restrictions.
Elective module 3
Competence
The Specialists in Physical Activity and Health Promotion with the specialisation "fitness and health training" lead their employees with commitment and professionalism. They organise the onboarding of new employees with qualified interviews, planned induction programmes as well as with jointly defined objectives. In the interest of optimally supporting their staff, they take their responsibility as a leader seriously and answer technical questions, carefully explain complex client programmes and conscientiously introduce new devices and systems in order to ensure the correct way of working of each employee. In addition, they maintain an active feedback culture with the entire team regarding their performance and consciously encourage mutual exchange and collaboration. Team culture is very important to them, which is why they continuously promote its improvement process
Objectives
The Specialist in Physical Activity and Health Promotion is able to...
... instruct, accompany and, if applicable, train new employees during the onboarding phase.
... support employees in a motivating and development-promoting way by means of concrete work assignments and productive feedback.
... instruct employees in the implementation of an individual programme comprehensively, technically correctly and client-orientedly.
... train or inform their employees, individually or as a team, in a technically proficient manner.
... introduce, either themselves or with the involvement of specialists, the handling of new devices and systems.
... lead team meetings professionally.
... create good framework conditions for the collaboration of employees within the team.
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