Small, Focused Groups
With a maximum of 10 learners per cohort, every student gets direct tutor contact and faster feedback.
Active IQ Accredited Training
Train With the Best.Qualify in as Little as 8 Weeks.
Nationally accredited fitness and therapy qualifications in Chichester - delivered in small groups of up to 10, by qualified and experienced tutors who have built their careers in the industry they teach.
How It Works
Your Journey to Qualification - Four Simple Steps
A clear, supportive route from your first conversation to qualifying with confidence.
Step 1
Discovery
Talk to Us
Book a free, no-obligation discovery call with the SSTA team. Tell us about your goals and we will point you towards the right course for you.
Step 2
Pathway
Choose Your Course
Browse our range of Active IQ-accredited qualifications and choose the pathway that fits your ambitions and your schedule.
Step 3
Enrolment
Enrol & Secure Your Place
Places are limited to 10 learners per cohort. Reserve your spot with a straightforward online enrolment - and flexible payment plans are available.
Step 4
Outcome
Qualify & Launch Your Career
Complete your blended learning programme and graduate with a recognised qualification, real practical confidence, and the ongoing support of the SSTA team.
About SSTA
A Different Kind of Training Academy
Serious Sports Training Academy is a premium fitness and therapy qualification provider based in Chichester. We work from the prestigious Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club - a fully equipped, professional-standard venue that gives every learner the ideal environment to build real, applicable skill.
We are not a mass-market course provider. We do not run conveyor-belt cohorts or hand you a workbook and leave you to it. Every group is capped at up to 10 learners, every session is led by someone qualified and experienced in the field they teach, and our support continues long after you walk away with your qualification.
Find Out More About UsWhy choose SSTA
Why Learners Choose SSTA
Quality teaching, small cohorts, recognised qualifications, and genuine career support.
Taught by Industry Professionals
Learn from qualified professionals who bring current, real-world experience into every session.
Active IQ Accredited
Nationally regulated qualifications recognised by employers, insurers and industry bodies.
Qualify in 8 Weeks
Blended learning helps you move quickly while still getting real practical experience.
Career Support Included
Graduate with ongoing support, mentoring and practical career guidance.
Flexible Payment Plans
Payment options are available so cost is not the barrier to starting a career you love.
Courses
Our Qualifications - Find Your Path
From sports massage therapy to personal training, Pilates to nutrition - every course we offer is nationally accredited, practically focused, and designed to open doors.
Level 3 Diploma
Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Develop the skills to assess clients, plan and deliver tailored sports massage treatments, and manage soft tissue dysfunction - from post-exercise recovery to rehabilitation.
Level 4 Certificate
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
Advance your clinical reasoning, assessment and treatment skills for higher-level sports massage and rehabilitation practice.
Level 2 Certificate
Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fitness Coaching (Certificate)
Gain the knowledge and practical skills to plan, deliver, and supervise safe, effective exercise programmes in a gym or health club setting.
Level 3 Diploma
Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Personal Training (Diploma)
Build on your gym instruction skills and step up to the industry's most in-demand qualification - equipping you to work one-to-one with clients and build a successful PT career.
Level 3
Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor Training
Learn to design and deliver safe, effective Mat Pilates sessions for a wide range of clients - from complete beginners to those managing injury or health conditions.
Certificate Level
Nutrition Coaching & Nutrition Science
Gain the evidence-based knowledge and practical tools to help clients make sustainable, meaningful changes to their diet - and build a credible nutrition coaching practice.
Coming Soon
Yoga Instructor Qualification - Coming Soon
We are preparing to launch Level 3 and Level 4 Yoga Instructor qualifications at SSTA. Register your interest to be first to hear when enrolment opens.
Choose your pathway
Not sure where to start? Find your route into the industry.
Whether you are brand new, already qualified, or still working out your next step, we will point you towards the right SSTA route.
Starting from scratch
New to fitness or therapy?
Explore beginner-friendly qualifications and find the right first step.
- No prior industry experience needed
- Active IQ accredited pathways
- Small cohorts with direct tutor support
Already qualified
Build on what you have.
Select your current qualification and we will suggest your next move.
Suggested next steps
Select your current qualification to reveal the most relevant follow-on pathways.
Not sure yet
Get honest course advice.
Tell us your goals and we will help you choose the best qualification pathway.
- Compare pathways without pressure
- Ask about start dates and payment plans
- Get guidance on the best next qualification
Testimonials
What Our Graduates Say
Every review below is from a real SSTA graduate. We let their words speak for themselves.
“I had always been interested in sport — I saw a sports massage course as a way to find employment in an industry I would feel at home in. I found the tutors Faz and Charli very experienced, sharing knowledge with confidence.”
“I am incredibly grateful to Charli and Faz for their outstanding support during the Level 3 Sports Massage course. Their exemplary teaching skills, extensive knowledge, and unwavering dedication to their students are truly second to none.”
“I attended the Sports Massage course at Serious Sports Training Academy. The course itself was very beneficial to my career as a professional sports masseuse. My instructor was excellent.”
Accredited. Focused. Career-ready.
Qualifications You Can Trust
Serious Sports Training Academy combines recognised awarding bodies, small cohorts, and practical tutor support so learners leave with real career confidence.
10
Learners max per cohort
8 Weeks
Blended route to qualify
Serious Sports Training Academy
Small-group, career-ready training in Chichester
Active IQ Accredited Provider
Nationally recognised qualifications
Ofqual Regulated
Qualifications employers recognise
10
Maximum 10 Learners Per Group
Focused tutor support
8
Qualify in as Little as 8 Weeks
Blended learning pathway
Active IQ awarded, Ofqual regulated, delivered in small groups, and built around hands-on practical confidence.
Start Your EnquiryMeet the team
Taught by Professionals. Supported Every Step of the Way.
Every member of the SSTA teaching team is qualified and experienced in the field they instruct. No generalists - just people who know their subject and genuinely care about your progress.
Director — Serious Sports Training Academy
Faz
Faz is the founder and Director of Serious Sports Training Academy, and brings over a decade of hands-on experience as a professional sports masseuse and personal trainer.
Sports Massage & Pilates Instructor Tutor
Charli
Charli's path into health and fitness is one of the most compelling stories at SSTA.
Active IQ
Qualifications You Can Trust
Every course we deliver is awarded by Active IQ - one of the UK's leading awarding organisations for the active leisure, fitness, and wellbeing sector. Active IQ is regulated by Ofqual, meaning your qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is recognised by employers, insurers, and professional bodies throughout the UK and beyond.
Serious Sports Training Academy is a registered training provider committed to expert-led delivery, real-world practical learning, and nationally recognised outcomes.
Ready to start?
Ready to Change Your Career?
Our cohorts are small by design - up to 10 places per group. Once they fill, they fill. If you are serious about a career in health and fitness, the best time to start is now.