About Us
Serious Sports Training Academy - redefining what a fitness and therapy qualification provider looks like.
Active IQ
Accredited Provider
10
Max Learners Per Group
8 Weeks
Qualify From
Our Story
Serious Sports Training Academy was founded by Faz - an experienced sports masseuse, personal trainer, and former professional boxing coach with a career built at elite level across the UK. Having held a licence with the British Boxing Board of Control and spent years coaching both amateur and professional boxers, Faz had a clear picture of what excellence in sport and fitness looked like.
What he also saw was a gap. Training providers across the country were running large cohorts, cutting corners on practical time, and leaving graduates to figure out the rest on their own.
Qualified on paper. Under-prepared in reality.
He established SSTA with a straightforward commitment: if you are going to train the next generation of fitness and therapy professionals, do it properly. That means groups of up to 10 learners. It means tutors who are qualified and experienced in what they teach. It means real facilities, real practical experience, and support that does not evaporate when the course ends.
Today, SSTA operates from Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club in Oaklands Park - a fully equipped, professional-standard venue in the heart of West Sussex. Our learners train in the same environment they will work in. That is intentional.
Mission
To empower every learner - regardless of background or experience - with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a rewarding career in health and fitness.
We do this through expert teaching, genuine hands-on practice, and a community that supports each other long after graduation.
Values
01
We keep every group to a maximum of 10 learners - not because we have to, but because we refuse to deliver a second-rate experience. Smaller groups mean better learning, more attention, and better results.
02
Real skills for the real world. Every course is built around what employers and clients actually need from a qualified professional - not just what ticks the assessment criteria.
03
When you join SSTA, you join a network. Our graduates stay connected, support each other, and benefit from the industry relationships we have built across West Sussex, Hampshire, and beyond.
04
Our responsibility to you does not end when you qualify. Career guidance, post-course mentoring, job placement assistance, and access to our industry network are all part of what you receive when you train with us.
Nationally recognised
Regulated qualifications
Credentials that mean something
Active IQ
We are proud to deliver qualifications awarded by Active IQ - one of the UK's leading awarding organisations for the active leisure, fitness, and wellbeing sector. Active IQ qualifications are regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, and CCEA, and sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
What this means for you: every qualification you earn at SSTA is nationally recognised, respected by employers, and accepted by the professional bodies and insurers you will need when you launch your career. There are no shortcuts here - only credentials that mean something.
Training Location
We deliver all in-person training at Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club, Oaklands Park, Chichester - one of the most prestigious and well-equipped fitness venues in the region. Our learners benefit from professional-grade facilities that reflect the standard of environment they will work in when they qualify.
Chichester
Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club
Oaklands Park
Chichester
PO18 6AR
We welcome anyone who is considering a course to get in touch for a no-obligation conversation. No sales pitch - just an honest discussion about your goals and whether we are the right fit for you.
