Tests for athletes to receive the national certificate of competence
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The objective of the national sports certificate is to promote the practice of sports in any discipline from the age of 10. The procedure for granting the certificate allows sports enthusiasts, whether they are beginners or experienced, to test their level of fitness through sports performance tests adapted to their age category.
The various tests for the certificate are held once a year. They are divided into 4 disciplines: cycling, athletics, swimming and endurance.
Who is concerned
The tests to obtain the national sports certificate are open to all sports enthusiasts aged 10 or more, whether or not they are members of a sports club or association.
The tests can be taken by private individuals, licensed sports members, pupils and students in primary or secondary education, members of the Luxembourg Army, etc.
Prerequisites
In order to take part in the tests, applicants must present a medical certificate issued less than 6 months prior to the scheduled test date, attesting to their physical fitness.
The medical certificate is not required for:
- licensed athletes having completed the sports medical examination;
- primary and secondary school students;
- members of the Luxembourgish army.
Costs
Taking the tests for the national sports certificate is free of charge.
How to proceed
Registration
In order to take part in the tests to receive the national sports certificate, applicants must first register with the Ministry of Sport. To do so, it is necessary to complete and submit the registration form which can be either downloaded or requested from the Ministry of Sport.
Tests
The tests take place once a year and are divided into 4 disciplines:
- endurance disciplines: running, walking;
- athletics: running, long jump and high jump, ball toss and shot put;
- swimming;
- cycling.
It should be noted that wearing a helmet is mandatory for the cycling discipline.
Criteria for the certificate
The certificate is awarded if the applicant successfully passes all of the sports performance tests within the same calendar year.
The tests are adapted to the age of the participant. A minimal performance requirement is set for each test.
The certificate is granted with 3 levels of performance:
- the bronze insignia: 1 point;
- the silver insignia: 2 points;
- the gold insignia: 3 points.
The level of the final insignia is calculated by adding together the best results obtained for each group of tests.
For candidates aged between 10 and 39, the tests are divided into 4 groups of tests. They must successfully complete at least one test, freely chosen, among each of the 4 groups. Based on the results of each test, applicants receive a specific number of points in accordance with established assessment guidelines.
Candidates aged between 40 and 59 will be granted the bronze or silver insignia for as long as they successfully complete 3 tests and total the necessary number of points required for the corresponding insignia. In order to win the gold insignia, the candidates must complete all 4 tests.
Applicants aged 60 and over must successfully complete at least 2 out of the 4 tests.
Calculation of points
For all applicants between 10 and 39 years of age, a total of:
- 11 to 12 points must be earned to receive the gold certificate;
- 8 to 10 points must be earned to receive the silver certificate;
- 4 to 7 points must be earned to receive the bronze certificate.
For all applicants between 40 and 59 years of age, a total of:
- 11 to 12 points must be earned to receive the gold certificate;
- 8 to 10 points must be earned to receive the silver certificate;
- 3 to 7 points must be earned to receive the bronze certificate.
For applicants aged 60 and over, the total points to be earned is:
- 6 to 12 points to receive the gold certificate;
- 4 to 5 points to receive the silver certificate;
- 2 to 3 points to receive the bronze certificate.
Applicants having successfully passed the required tests receive a certificate as well as a distinctive insignia.
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Who to contact
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Ministry of Sport Department for Leisure and Sports (SPOLO)
- Address:
- 66, rue de Trèves L-2360 Luxembourg Luxembourg
- Phone:
- (+352) 247 83 411
- Fax:
- (+352) 247 83 440
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