Associations & Partners
At Study Active, we know that the quality of your training depends on the strength of the organisations standing behind it.
That’s why we work closely with the UK’s leading industry bodies, awarding organisations, specialist education partners, and national gym brands.
Our partnerships ensure that every qualification we deliver meets recognised professional standards, is respected across the fitness sector, and leads to genuine career opportunities.
Industry Bodies & Awarding Organisations
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity
The professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector and a registered charity, committed to supporting, developing and enabling professionals and organisations to succeed and, as a result, inspire our nation to become more active.
Active IQ
Active IQ is one of the UK’s leading awarding organisations, regulated by Ofqual, CCEA, and Qualifications Wales. We partner with them to deliver industry recognised qualifications that meet the highest quality and compliance requirements in the active leisure sector.
Focus Awards
Focus Awards isa United Kingdom-based, Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation that develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications across various sectors. It works with approved training providers, called "centres," to deliver courses to learners.
RSPH – Royal Society for Public Health
RSPH is an independent health education charity that promotes public health and wellbeing. Working with them reflects our commitment to delivering qualifications that support healthier, more active communities.
NCFE
NCFE is a national awarding organisation with a 170-year heritage of supporting learners and educators. They are recognised by Ofqual and known for high-quality vocational qualifications that prepare students for real careers.
Education Partners
McDonald Method
The McDonald Method is a coaching and education platform created by Ben McDonald that blends fitness, boxing, movement, and personal development into accessible learning experiences. Its mission is to help people move better, breathe better, and connect more authentically—whether they are athletes, coaches, or everyday individuals.
MedFit Education
MedFit Education, often referred to as the MedFit Education Foundation (MFEF),is a non-profit organisation focused on providing continuing education for fitness and allied healthcare professionals.
Boxercise
Boxercise is an exercise based on boxing training, using focus pads for a fun, safe, and challenging workout, without hitting an opponent. Study Active are a proud reseller of boxercise instructor training programmes.
Recruitment Partners
Your Personal Training
YPT provides personal training jobs in London, Manchester, Cardiff, Scotland, Belfast and throughout the UK.
Cover Me Fitness
CoverMe is an app that empowers personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and other fitness professionals by enabling them to take control of when and where they work—teach more, earn more, and stress less. Through CoverMe, instructors create a dynamic profile showcasing their credentials, insurance, and teaching videos, which fitness venues can access to offer work opportunities
