The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, led by Minister Clifton Grima, has launched the FitMap-Malta project, aimed at improving the health and well-being of Malta’s youth.

The project was introduced with Professor Andrew Decelis from the University of Malta’s Institute of Physical Education and Sport, alongside Director General Jude Zammit.

FitMap-Malta is a health and well-being monitoring system designed specifically for adolescents. The initiative is a significant step towards fostering a healthier, more active generation by providing valuable insights into students’ physical health.

Minister Grima stressed the importance of the project, stating, “Our National Education Strategy is centred on personal well-being, and we are committed to the holistic development of students through various programmes. As a government, we have promised to improve student well-being and promote an active lifestyle, while raising awareness about the need for physical activity.”

Professor Decelis added, “FitMap-Malta will provide students with detailed insights into their physical health and offer tools to help them adopt a more active lifestyle. Using scientifically validated monitoring methods, students will gain a better understanding of their fitness levels and set personal improvement goals with the support of their Physical Education teachers.”

The project will begin as a pilot in six local state secondary schools with 12 trained physical education teachers. The system will incorporate scientifically validated exercises, approved by 169 experts from 50 countries.

Developed by the Ministry, the University of Malta, and FitBack Europe, FitMap-Malta aims to establish a national monitoring system that promotes physical literacy, encourages active living, and provides essential data on adolescent health.

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