Get a same-day non-competitive sports medical certificate (Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico) — written in Italian, signed by a doctor, and valid across Italy for sports, gyms, pools, and schools.
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The Italian Non-Competitive Sports Medical Certificate (Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico) is a type of sports medical certificate for Italy that proves an individual is fit to take part in non-competitive physical activities. Unlike the certificate required for professional or competitive athletes, this version is designed for everyday fitness and recreation.
This sports medical certificate is written in Italian, signed by a doctor, and is mandatory for gym memberships and access to many facilities. It is commonly required by gyms, fitness clubs, public pools, dance schools, and children’s recreational activities, as well as for students who participate in school-sponsored sports organised outside of classroom hours.
Because it is a legal requirement in Italy, many gyms, pools, and leisure providers will not accept new members without this certificate. For expats, students, and travellers, Fit Certify makes it simple to get this Italian sports medical certificate quickly and hassle-free.
With Fit Certify, getting your Non-Competitive Sports Medical Certificate (Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico) is straightforward and stress-free. The process is fully online, handled by expert doctors, and designed to give you a same-day certificate that meets Italian requirements.
Start by answering a short series of health questions. This helps our doctors assess your fitness for everyday sporting and recreational activities.
One of our experienced sports medicine doctors carefully reviews your information. If further information is needed, they may contact you to ensure your certificate is accurate and compliant.
Once approved, your Italian sports medical certificate — written in Italian and signed by a doctor — will be sent to your email inbox in PDF format, typically within just a few hours.
Sports Medicine Doctor • Athlete • Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Fit Certify
Hi! I’m Simon, the founder of Fit Certify. After more than 15 years working in emergency and sports medicine, I saw how often athletes, expats, and students struggled to access the correct paperwork for training, competitions, and memberships abroad.
In Italy, the Non-Competitive Sports Medical Certificate (Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico) is a legal requirement for activities ranging from gym memberships and public pools to dance schools and children’s sports. Too often, people only find out they need it at the last minute — which can mean missed opportunities or delays.
At Fit Certify, we make getting an Italian sports medical certificate straightforward, fast, and stress-free. Our process is 100% online, certificates are written in Italian and signed by a doctor, and delivery is guaranteed the same day. As both a doctor and an athlete, I know how important it is that the paperwork never gets in the way of enjoying sport.
If you ever need help with your application, my team and I are here to guide you at every step. You can always reach us at hello@fitcertify.com.
To issue your Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico, we only require a few essential details through our secure online form. This information allows our doctors to confirm your fitness for everyday non-competitive sporting activites.
That’s all. No clinic visit is required. Once you’ve submitted the form, one of our experienced doctors will review your information and, if everything is in order, issue your doctor-signed Italian sports medical certificate by email — often within just a few hours.
Every non-competitive sports medical certificate we issue is prepared in the correct Italian format and includes all the essential details required by gyms, schools, pools, and leisure providers. Our doctors are experienced in producing certificates that meet the official wording and layout expected in Italy, so you can be sure it will be accepted without hassle.
Your certificate will include:
In Italy, participation in sport and recreational activities is closely regulated to protect public health. The Non-Competitive Sports Medical Certificate (Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico) is required by law for a wide range of activities where people engage in physical exercise, even if it is not professional or competitive. By ensuring participants are medically fit, the certificate helps reduce the risk of health emergencies during everyday sport.
You will need an Italian sports medical certificate if you are:
Without this certificate, gyms, pools, and schools are legally obliged to deny entry. For locals, expats, and students living in Italy, having the correct doctor-signed certificate, written in Italian is the only way to access these facilities.
At Fit Certify, we make it easy to get a valid Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico online, helping you meet Italian requirements quickly, safely, and without the need for an in-person clinic visit.
The Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico is Italy’s non-competitive sports medical certificate, confirming a person is medically fit to take part in recreational and non-professional activities. It is written in Italian, signed by a doctor, and required for access to many gyms, schools, pools, and leisure facilities.
Italy recognises two main types of sports certificates:
Non-Agonistico (Non-Competitive): required for gyms, fitness clubs, pools, dance schools, children’s activities, and school-sponsored sports.
Agonistico (Competitive): required for competitive athletes and professional events, usually involves more detailed medical checks (e.g. stress tests, specialist examinations).
The non-competitive version is for everyday fitness, while the competitive version is for athletes at a professional or high-level amateur standard.
Yes. By law, an Italian Non-Competitive Sports Medical Certificate is mandatory for gym memberships, public swimming pools, dance schools, and many children’s sports activities. Providers are not legally allowed to accept new members without it.
You will usually need this certificate for:
Gyms and fitness clubs (mandatory for membership)
Public swimming pools
Dance schools and martial arts classes
Children’s recreational activities
Extra-scholastic school sports organised outside regular classroom hours
Competitive events (e.g. races, tournaments) require the agonistico certificate instead.
Yes. Children taking part in recreational sport, dance classes, martial arts, or school-sponsored activities outside classroom hours need a Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico. This requirement helps ensure safety and early detection of health risks in young athletes.
You can obtain an Italian sports medical certificate online through Fit Certify. The process is simple:
Complete a short health questionnaire.
A doctor reviews your information.
Receive your signed certificate, written in Italian, by email — often the same day.
No. The NHS does not issue Italian sports medical certificates. NHS doctors may provide a basic fitness note, but it is not written in Italian and does not meet Italian legal requirements. Expats and travellers must obtain the correct doctor-signed certificate in Italian.
In most cases, no. Gyms and pools in Italy require a certificate that is:
Written in Italian
In the correct format
Signed by a doctor
A standard UK fitness note will not be accepted, as it does not meet Italian regulations.
The validity period is usually 12 months from the date of issue. This means you can use the same certificate for multiple gym sessions, pool entries, or school activities throughout the year. Some providers may ask for a more recent certificate, so always check with your club or school.
With Fit Certify, you can get your doctor-signed Italian sports medical certificate on the same day. Once you submit your online form, a doctor reviews your details and issues the certificate as a PDF, delivered directly to your email inbox.
Yes. Because it is written in Italian and signed by a doctor, the certificate from Fit Certify is valid nationwide. It meets the standard requirements set out for gyms, pools, schools, and leisure facilities across Italy.
The Italian Non-Competitive Sports Medical Certificate (Certificato Medico Sportivo Non Agonistico) is designed to confirm that you are fit to take part in recreational sport. In most cases, healthy individuals are approved without difficulty. However, certain conditions may delay or prevent a doctor from issuing the certificate, especially if they pose a risk during physical activity.
Examples include:
Uncontrolled heart disease (e.g. recent heart attack, untreated arrhythmias, severe heart failure)
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Severe respiratory illness (e.g. poorly controlled asthma, COPD flare-ups)
Recent major surgery or injury where exercise could be unsafe
Serious neurological conditions that affect coordination or awareness
Other conditions where exercise might cause harm without further assessment
If you have a known medical condition, your doctor may request additional information or recent test results before approving the certificate. The goal is always to ensure safe participation in sport while meeting Italian regulations.
If our sports medical doctors decides it’s unsafe to issue a certificate, we will issue you a full refund.
Yes. If your certificate cannot be issued, Fit Certify offers a full refund.
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