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Professional fitness education · UAE

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Recognised qualifications and focused education for aspiring and established exercise professionals in the UAE.

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Two clear routes make it easier to compare only the education that is relevant to you.

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Professional qualifications

Earn a recognised qualification.

Begin with the role you want to prepare for. Both listed qualifications are presented as EREPS-accredited at EQF Level 4.

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01 · EREPS • EQF Level 4

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER

An entry-level professional qualification for a career in personal training.

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02 · EREPS • EQF Level 4

EXERCISE IN PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM

A professional qualification focused on exercise in pregnancy and postpartum.

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The learning experience

Learn by doing.

Instruction, demonstration, discussion and applied exercise practice belong in the same learning experience.

How FSSA UAE teaches

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Learners applying exercise technique in a group practical session

Instructor coaching movement mechanics during a workshop

Professional development

Build your next skill.

Focused CPD supports an existing exercise practice. Allied learning broadens professional knowledge in selected areas.

Compare development programs

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAININGApply functional warm-ups, resistance drills and program design principles.12 REPS UAE CPD POINTS CERTIFIED NUTRITION COACHUnderstand nutrition fundamentals, coaching scope and behaviour-change practice.16 REPS UAE POINTS PHYSIQUE TRANSFORMATION SPECIALISTBuild focused professional knowledge around physique transformation.12 REPS UAE CPD POINTS INJURY MANAGEMENT FOR EXERCISE PROFESSIONALSUnderstand scope of practice and exercise protocols for common orthopaedic injuries.12 REPS UAE CPD POINTS

Allied learning

CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALISTDistinguish corrective exercise from rehabilitation and apply focused movement drills.4 REPS UAE CPD POINTS GUT HEALTH AND MINDDevelop focused knowledge around gut health and mental wellbeing.4 REPS UAE CPD POINTS

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Professional recognition

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FSSA UAE distinguishes professional qualifications from course-specific CPD points so learners can understand what each program represents before they enquire.

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