Sports fitness certificates

The process for requesting a fitness certificate depends on the type of sport you play, with official guidelines splitting sporting activities into three main categories.

Competitive sport applies to any activity played by athletes who are registered members of sports clubs or Sports Promotion Associations (EPS) officially recognised by the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI). 

To compete at this level, it is a strict legal requirement to undergo a medical examination to obtain a fitness certificate.

These certificates can only be issued by a registered sports medicine professional registered with the regional Register of Certifyng Doctors. In the event of a negative outcome, you have the right to challenge the assessment by lodging an official appeal with the Regional Appeals Commission within 30 days.

Visit Puglia Salute to find out more about dedicated sports medicine services available to athletes, sports clubs, and associations across the region.

 

Log in with your digital credentials to easily submit requests for upcoming medical examinations or download your approved certificate of fitness. 
If you are a practicing sports medicine professional, you can also log in to manage your official credentials on the regional register of certifying doctors.

This category covers activities played at a grassroots level, including exercise in gyms, swimming pools, and leisure centres, as well as participation in non-competitive amateur leagues. 

Obtaining a medical certificate is a strict legal requirement to practice sport at a non-competitive level.

You can easily get this certificate from your family GP or paediatrician, or from a registered sports doctor. The certificate is issued following a routine medical assessment—which includes an electrocardiogram (ECG) to confirm your fitness—and remains valid for one year. 
Young children aged zero to six years do not need a medical certificate to take part in sports, unless specifically requested by their paediatrician in unique circumstances.

 

Going for a brisk walk, jogging in the park, or playing a game of five-a-side football are all excellent examples of everyday leisure and fitness activities. 
These are activities you carry out either on your own or as part of a group, aimed solely at boosting your physical and mental wellbeing. 

As a general rule, you do not need to provide a medical certificate to enjoy casual leisure and fitness sports.