Active iqlaunches six specialist fitness qualifications

Active IQ has launched six specialist fitness qualifications designed to help instructors broaden their skills and respond to growing demand across the physical activity sector.

The Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation has introduced new and redeveloped Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications covering reformer Pilates, Pilates matwork, circuit training, kettlebells, studio cycling and water-based exercise.

“With the continued growth of Pilates and reformer Pilates, there is a growing need for instructors with the specialist knowledge and practical skills to deliver these sessions safely and effectively,” explains Lee Buck, Head of Employer Product Strategy at Active IQ.

“These new qualifications provide a flexible route for fitness professionals to build specialist expertise, while giving employers confidence that instructors have developed the practical skills and knowledge needed to deliver safe, engaging and high-quality sessions.”

A key addition is the Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer Sessions, developed in response to the rapid growth of reformer Pilates in the UK and internationally. A recent Active IQ survey found that 76% of its training providers were interested in delivering a regulated reformer qualification.

The qualification covers biomechanics, reformer-specific health and safety, programme design and the practical skills required to deliver both one-to-one and group sessions safely and effectively.

Active IQ has also launched a Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork, alongside Level 2 Awards in Circuit Training, Kettlebell Training, Studio Cycling and Water-based Exercise.

Developed in line with the latest professional standards, the qualifications aim to provide fitness professionals with flexible development pathways while helping employers create a more versatile workforce.