The TÜV-qualification (TÜV) is granted only to candidates with a state-recognized sports qualification received after visiting a vocational school. They must have successfully passed the final examination and additionally prove they have gained an additional specialist qualification requiring a regular exam.

The following vocational qualifications are currently recognized for the TÜV qualification:

• State Recognized Sports Assistant
• State Recognized Gymnastics Teacher

The following are recognized as additional qualifications:

• “Wellness Oriented Health Assistant”
• Internationally recognized language certificates

• Written exam (open questions)
• Oral exam

In the examination participants prove their knowledge in the following areas:

• Wellness theory and application
• Shiatsu
• Health & salutogenesis
• Selfness and mindness
• Medical-wellness

“Sports Professionals (TÜV)” have the know-how to work in middle management of sports clubs, fitness studios, hotels or for travel companies. Furthermore they are capable of professionally instructing and advising customers in the field of wellness and health.