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General Frequently Asked Questions
Can a CAFEMN Intermediate Level student access the Higher Level of EAS and/or Physical Conditioning, without taking an entrance exam?
Yes.
Can I enroll in the Superior Degree of EAS and/or Physical Conditioning if I am 16 years old?
Yes.
Can I access if I come from Special Regime Education, as a Soccer Technician?
No. You have to take the entrance exam. The regulations only allow direct access to vocational training studies; special education is not understood as such.
If I come from an intermediate level of another professional family, can I access the EAS?
Yes.
How are grants administered?
The school will notify you when official organizations publish scholarships and provide you with all the necessary documentation. However, the processing can only be done personally by the student. The awarding of scholarships depends on many parameters decided by the State on an annual basis.
In which Vitae centers can I study and what are the prices of the courses?
There are currently four schools in Catalonia, one in Navarra and distance studies. Our goal is to offer training as a sports technician to more people, which is why we are working to establish new locations in Granollers, Bilbao, Logroño, and Zaragoza.
Is class attendance mandatory?
In the classroom format, you must attend at least 80% of the sessions to be eligible for the regular exam. If you exceed this percentage of absences, you will have to go to the extraordinary exam (which allows a maximum grade of 5 in the final grade).
In the blended (online) format, the class and evaluation model is designed especially for those who cannot attend classes in person. It is an official qualification recognized by the Department of Education of the Generalitat de Catalunya, with the same validity as the face-to-face modality.
How do course validations work?
As a general rule, no degree from a lower level of study validates a degree from a higher level of study. For example, a Soccer Sports Technician or an Intermediate Level Technician in CAFEMN could not request the validation of subjects of the Higher Technician in Animation of Physical Sports Activities.
Yes, it is possible from equal to equal (higher to higher grade) or from a higher to a lower grade. For example, a Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity and Sport or a Higher Technician of EAS could apply for validation of the standard blocks for any sports technician.
In any case, the student can apply for validation by submitting a request and attaching the relevant, duly certified documentation. Vitae, following the regulations described above, will decide whether or not validation is possible.
I am an elite athlete, do you take this into consideration?
Yes, but always respecting the minimum class attendance of 65%. If you pass the 35% you have the option to take the exam in the extraordinary exam (with a maximum grade of 5). If attendance is not compatible with travel and competitions, you also have the possibility of studying in a blended format.
I have to leave class a little early, will it affect my grade?
If an evaluative exercise is performed at the end of the session and you are not present, you will not be able to make it up. If you leave with 30 minutes left in the session, the school considers it as 1 full absence. If it is a one-off case, you should speak directly with the teacher involved and your tutor.
What happens if I get injured and can't do the internship?
As the vast majority of Vitae students are athletes, this is a common occurrence. It is for this reason that the school is prepared, and we make available to the injured student the option of an alternative evaluation, allowing you to achieve the same academic grade as your classmates.
Can I work abroad with these degrees?
Yes. The degrees taught at the school are determined by the Department of Education of the Generalitat de Catalunya, which in turn is governed by the Spanish Ministry of Education. At the European level, everything is regulated (free movement of workers in the European Economic Community zone). There are many examples of our graduates working abroad; in fact, training in our country has a point of prestige thanks to the successes of our elite athletes.
Is it possible to do an internship abroad?
Yes, and from Vitae we help you to obtain and process them. Internally, we manage it through the FP Barcelona Foundation, and we are working on establishing a new department of Internationalization at the Vitae School to offer more services related to this topic.
Can I propose an entity where to do an internship?
Yes. We are always open to establishing internship agreements with new entities. Students must request it through their internship teacher, who will then contact the requested entity to arrange an interview. If the entity in question has an internship program and a good predisposition, there is no inconvenience on the part of the school.
Do you have to be very fit to train as a Sports Technician?
In order to study any sport study it is essential that you practice and enjoy sports in your daily life. Sometimes, we can chain two or three practical classes, so we recommend taking care of yourself and being in good shape to make the most of and enjoy the sessions.
How are leaves of absence managed?
The following protocol must be followed:
- Hold a meeting with the tutor and management to explain the causes.
- Notify in writing to the center’s secretary’s office.
- The Secretary’s Office processes the cancellation on a case-by-case basis, depending on the payment system chosen.
What is the Vitae teaching staff like?
Our teaching staff is young, sporty, specialized and passionate about their work. In addition, our differential value lies in its connection to the working world, which provides students with an added benefit by offering a real and practical perspective on their subject.
What facilities does Vitae have?
One of the characteristics that distinguishes us as a school is that training is provided in clubs and sports facilities, thanks to which our students have daily contact and a fundamental understanding of the sports sector.
What partners do you work with?
We have important synergies with entities in the sports sector. For the school, it is a priority to offer students a wide range of training, so the Business Relations Department works to incorporate new sports entities each year.
Do you provide sports equipment?
At the beginning of each school year, students receive the official Vitae equipment.
To carry out the practical sessions, each center provides students with specific sports equipment (balls, bibs, tennis racquets, and paddle tennis paddles, etc.).
The Middle Grade in Conducting Physical and Sports Activities in the Natural Environment requires each person to have a mountain bike.
What are the tutorials like?
Tutoring is one of the pillars of our training. For students under 18 years of age, we have a direct relationship with their parents. For students over 18 years of age, we sign a document that allows us to communicate with their families.
What are the career opportunities offered by sports training programs?
Career options are very broad in the world of sports. You will receive all the information that will help you choose the path that best suits your interests, both in the Training and Work Orientation course and in the tutorials.
How to prepare for the entrance exam to the Higher Level Training Cycles?
To work specifically on this test, we collaborate with the Campus 25 Academy, an expert in this type of test that will advise you on all related issues. We work together in order to offer the best guidance.
Can I access the University from the EAS Higher Degree and from Physical Conditioning?
With the two higher technical degrees you can access university studies. If you want to improve your grade point average to have more options and choose a university, we recommend taking the Selectividad test in specific subjects.
To work as a lifeguard in a swimming pool, is the Red Cross or the Catalan Federation of Lifeguarding and Lifeguarding qualification valid?
No. The law of sport professions obliges to obtain at least the Technical Cycle in Rescue and Lifesaving. In fact, both the Catalan Federation of Lifesaving and Rescue and the Red Cross no longer teach the course, but instead collaborate with schools such as Vitae, where it is taught in a dedicated block.
Until recently, students who obtained the EAS certificate could work as lifeguards, but not anymore.
FAQ Middle Grade GMNTLL - Guide in natural environment and leisure time
What materials do I need to purchase to complete the course?
To complete the course you will need a mountain bike and an approved helmet. It is also advisable to bring warm clothes, a backpack and hiking shoes. The equestrian credit is offered at several riding schools that provide students with specific equipment for practice.
Is there a specific access test to pass?
In the case of this training cycle, it is not necessary to take any test to gain access.
FAQ Higher Grade EAS - Sports Education and Animation
If I am an EAS technician, do I also need to have a degree as a Leisure Monitor to be able to work?
With the EAS degree, you will obtain all the competencies related to the title of Leisure Director; therefore, you can work in this field as a leisure professional.
With the title of Sports Technician in Soccer and/or Lifeguarding and First Aid, can I access the Higher Level Training Cycle?
No. You will only be able to access directly if you have the Baccalaureate. If you do not have it, it will be necessary to take the entrance exam to higher grade.
This cycle can also be taken at a distance, is it as valid as the face-to-face cycle?
Yes. It has the same validity and allows students to acquire the same professional skills as the classroom format. The Vitae School is accredited by the Department of Education of the Generalitat de Catalunya and is a pioneer in online sports studies.
Is it mandatory to enroll in the practical part of the courses?
No. However, it is recommended that if you think (after discussing with your tutor) that you will have difficulties passing the course, and want to make extra effort.
FAQ Superior Grade Physical Conditioning
How is it different from EAS?
The EAS Superior Technician degree focuses on teaching individual and team sports, as well as physical and recreational activities for sports initiation. Coaches, monitors, managers of competitions and recreational sports.
The Advanced Fitness Technician is designed to learn how to manage activities related to the world of fitness and wellness through sport. Choreographers, fitness room monitors, aquatic activities, pilates, etc.
What is DUAL Training?
It is a type of vocational training in which both the educational institution and the company are involved in training the students. The student combines training in the educational center with productive activity in the company.
FAQ Certificates of Professionalism
Can I access ROPEC?
Yes, both the Certificate in Group Fitness with Musical Support and the Multipurpose Room Certificate allow you to register in the Official Register of Sports Professionals in Catalonia.
Once you have passed the theoretical modules and completed the training at the work centers, we will issue you a certificate from Vitae. You will then need to visit the SOC and process the Certificate of Professionalism.
How long will it take me to complete my studies and obtain my degree?
The theoretical training begins in September, with a duration of three months for the Multipurpose Room Certificate and six months for the Group with Musical Support Certificate.
In the second trimester, you will be able to start the practical training in work centers, which you can choose or access our job bank (for this purpose, we collaborate with more than 700 entities and companies in the sports sector).
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