Fitness Training Scotland

Name

Fitness Training Scotland

Legal name

FTScotland Ltd

Website

https://ftscotland.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Fitness Education and Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAHAB

Fitness & Exercise Training Education (Strength, Cardio, Mobility)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Education (Nutrition, Fitness, Mindfulness)

SECONDARYEDALAIAI

Strength & Conditioning / Performance Training

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Athletics, Recreation & Fitness

Keywords

• Fitness training courses
• Personal training certifications
• Sports massage therapy
• Weightlifting coaching qualifications
• Gym instructor qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Kilmarnock

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: One-time course fee payments for fitness qualifications ranging from £195 to £3,000, with payment plan options available
2. Modern Apprenticeships: Funded and partially funded training programmes for the health & fitness industry, potentially providing government-backed revenue
3. Package Deals: Bundled qualification packages combining multiple courses at discounted rates (e.g., Gym + PT package)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fitness Training Scotland delivers accredited fitness industry qualifications and certifications through blended online and face-to-face learning across Scotland. The core offering is a portfolio of Active IQ and British Weightlifting courses covering gym instructing, personal training, sports massage therapy, exercise referral, nutrition, and strength/conditioning coaching, supplemented by funded Modern Apprenticeship programmes for industry employers.

Product overview

Fitness Training Scotland operates as a training and education organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of fitness industry qualifications and certifications. The core offerings include Active IQ accredited courses for gym instructing (Level 2), personal training (Level 3), and specialized qualifications in sports massage therapy, exercise referral, nutrition, outdoor fitness, and studio cycling. The company also delivers British Weightlifting coaching qualifications from Level 1 through Level 4 in strength and conditioning, along with specialized certifications such as Youth Athlete Development Coach, Shifting Diabetes awareness, and Biomechanics Coaching. Courses are delivered through blended learning formats combining online components (via Zoom), e-learning resources, and practical face-to-face assessments at various Scottish venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing A Level 2 qualification designed for individuals who wish to develop skills and knowledge to work as a gym instructor, covering how to prescribe, plan, and deliver safe and effective exercise programmes to a range of clients. Delivered online via Zoom with practical assessments at Scottish venues.
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training A Level 3 qualification for candidates with existing gym instruction knowledge pursuing a personal training career, enabling one-to-one and small group training using advanced programming methods and business skills.
• Build Your Own Online Gym and Online Personal Training Package A combined qualification package of Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Training required to work as a qualified Personal Trainer, offered at a bundled price with payment plan options.
• Shifting Diabetes - An awareness of working with diabetic members An evidence-based online training course empowering fitness professionals with knowledge, skills, and confidence to support individuals living with diabetes through exercise.
• Youth Athlete Development Coach Certification A CIMSPA-endorsed certification delivering comprehensive youth-specific expertise for coaches and personal trainers committed to youth athletic development excellence, delivered online with self-paced lessons and weekly live Q&A.
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness A qualification providing knowledge and skills to design and deliver safe and effective fitness training sessions to groups of participants in outdoor environments.
• Active IQ Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling A qualification providing understanding of the legal and professional requirements of a group cycling instructor, covering how to plan, prepare, and deliver safe and effective group studio cycling sessions.
• Active IQ Level 3 & Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Package A combined qualification package including both Level 3 Diploma and Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy for working successfully as a sports massage therapist.
• Online Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health A qualification enabling learners to develop knowledge of healthy eating to analyse client nutritional habits and offer healthy eating advice linked to exercise and lifestyle goals.
• Online Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral A qualification providing knowledge and skills to ensure safe and effective exercise programming for patients with medical conditions and common reasons for referral onto community-based exercise referral schemes.
• Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Power A British Weightlifting qualification enabling coaches to effectively coach individuals and groups to improve their strength and power output using the exclusive BWL Technical Model.
• Level 4 Diploma in British Weight Liftings' Coaching Strength and Conditioning An advanced qualification for aspiring strength and conditioning coaches covering Olympic lifting, resistance training, plyometric training, periodised programme design, and sports coaching skills.
• Level 1 Award in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting An entry-level course for aspiring coaches in weightlifting covering the processes and principles of coaching weightlifting, basic rules, safety, coaching responsibilities, and session planning.
• British Weightlifting Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting A qualification for coaches who deliver and work with small groups of athletes, covering how to plan, deliver, and review linked and progressive sessions, safety, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and competition coaching.
• Level 4 LBP Specialist Diploma in Biomechanics Coaching A specialist diploma covering pelvic and spine biomechanics, shoulder/knee/foot biomechanics, and low back health/pain management through evidence-based screening programmes and exercise techniques.
• Online British Weightlifting Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting An online entry-level course for those new to coaching weightlifting covering coaching processes, safety, the BWL Technical Model, the lifts (Snatch, Clean and Jerk), teaching methods, and session planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Candidates can achieve recognised industry qualifications that enable employment as qualified fitness professionals

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fife Sports and Leisure TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness Training Scotland works in partnership with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust to support their staff and members' learning. Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is the leading provider of sports and leisure facilities throughout Fife with 14 regional venues, focusing on health, wellbeing, and community engagement.
• Active IQcoreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited course provider offering Active IQ qualifications including Level 2 Gym Instructing, Level 3 Personal Training, Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy, Exercise Referral, and Nutrition awards. Active IQ is the awarding body for these nationally recognised fitness qualifications.
• British Weightlifting (BWL)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial provider of British Weightlifting coaching qualifications at Levels 1-4 including Weightlifting coaching, Strength and Conditioning, and Olympic lifting certifications. BWL members receive discounts on courses.
• CIMSPAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistered education partner providing CIMSPA-endorsed qualifications and CPD points. Holds training provider partnership status. CIMSPA Practitioner membership provides professional recognition for qualified members.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA Fit: Established UK-wide fitness training arm of the YMCA, delivering gym and PT qualifications with extensive brand recognition. Comparable on qualification portfolio but operates at broader national scale than FTScotland's Scotland-only footprint.
• Active IQ: Major UK awarding body for fitness qualifications and the largest certification partner to FTScotland. Operates a broader industry portfolio across multiple training providers, serving as both a partner and an adjacent incumbent in fitness education.
• Premier Global NASM: UK presence of the global NASM personal training certification, offering online-led PT qualifications at scale. Comparable to FTScotland on PT certification focus but with substantially broader geographic and digital reach.

Direct peers

• Lifetime Training: UK provider specialising in apprenticeship and vocational training across fitness, leisure, and healthcare. Directly comparable to FTScotland's Modern Apprenticeship stream and employer-funded delivery model.
• The Training Room: UK provider of nationally recognised fitness qualifications (gym instructing, PT, sports massage) with employer partnerships and apprenticeship delivery. Highly comparable to FTScotland on apprentice/B2B channel and qualification mix.
• HFE (Health & Fitness Education): Established UK fitness training provider delivering gym instructor, PT, and specialist qualifications with practical workshop components. Mirrors FTScotland's blended delivery approach and Active IQ-style qualification portfolio.
• Origym: UK personal training course provider offering Level 2/3 PT qualifications with strong digital marketing presence and online delivery. Comparable to FTScotland on core PT qualification portfolio though more digitally native in distribution.
• Future Fit Training: One of the UK's largest fitness training providers, delivering Active IQ and CIMSPA-endorsed gym instructing, personal training, and specialist qualifications via blended online and in-person formats. Directly comparable to FTScotland on product mix, awarding-body affiliations, and B2C/B2B employer channel.
• TRAINFITNESS: UK-based fitness education provider offering personal training, gym instructing, and specialist qualifications including nutrition and exercise referral. Comparable to FTScotland in target learner (aspiring fitness professionals) and delivery model (blended online + practical).

Others

• British Weightlifting: National governing body and awarding organisation for Olympic weightlifting and strength & conditioning, whose qualifications FTScotland delivers under partnership. Functions primarily as ecosystem partner/awarding body rather than direct training competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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