Our story starts with a guy called Peter Lemon, a highly established Personal Trainer since 1995. Frustrated with the complexity and cost it takes to start a fitness career his mission, put simply, was to do something about it. He founded the Academy of Fitness Professionals in 2014 and six years on our mission remains the same.
About Us
Dedicated to your Fitness Career
"To deliver great training at great prices so our students can enjoy a successful fitness career."
We’re passionate about delivering fitness education and providing excellent training, knowledge and a quality service for our students. We are proud to go the extra mile with detailed course materials, tailored tutor support and small practical group sizes all featuring as part of our AOFP standards.
Our Heritage
When you enrol onto an AOFP course you can rest assured that you will be studying with a highly committed privately owned business. This means the most important people we have to impress is our students! The AOFP brand has been delivering highly tailored, bespoke learning for our students for over 6 years and we are dedicated to making your education a success. The team behind AOFP have been working at the cutting edge of the health and fitness sector for over 30 years. This wealth of experience has enabled thousands of people to accomplish their nutrition and fitness goals and lead a healthier, more active lifestyle.
2020
The Hub
As part of our commitment to deliver the very best educational experience our interactive learning platform ‘The Hub’ goes live.
2019
2018
NUS Totum
Proud to offer level 3 course students the NUS Totum student card.
2017
CIMSPA
Our courses are recognised by CIMSPA, The Chartered Institute for the
Management of Sport and Physical Activity.
2016
UK Active Supplier
We become a recognised UK Active Supplier, committed to building a healthier, more active nation.
2016
Exercise to Music
Thrilled to extend our range of courses offering full and fast-track exercise to music qualifications.
2016
Cache
We are proud to work alongside the NCFE & Cache, the UK’s 3rd largest awarding body.
2015
PD Approval
Qualifications are recognised by PD Approval.
2015
Kids Fitness
We’re committed to helping kids become and stay active. Thrilled to introduce the Kids Fitness Instructor course to our portfolio with a fast-track option.
2014
Delighted to work alongside the NCFE as our awarding body, established since 1848.
We've arrived!
Student Focused
We know that investing in your fitness qualification is an important decision. At AOFP our students come first and we are always looking at new courses, study options and partnerships that deliver the most from your learning experience. We are proud to go the extra mile with fully inclusive pricing, detailed course materials, tailored tutor support and small practical group sizes all featuring as part of our AOFP standards. This is delivered alongside our core commitment to the highest standard of industry recognised training for a great value price.
“Retraining as a personal trainer from my previous career as a primary school teacher was one of the best decisions I ever made. Each day is varied and I am eager to see how business develops in years to come. The Level 3 Certificate fitted in perfectly with the school summer holidays making my new career change simple.Thanks for everything.”
Andrew - KentStudent
“I left school without many qualifications but with a love of sport and all things fitness! I realised I could turn this into my career and trained as a Fitness Instructor. From there the sky’s the limit. Qualifying as a Personal Trainer has opened so many doors. Today I train clients inside and outside of the gym – its great doing a job that gives so much back to helping others.”
Rebecca - StevenageStudent
“Having switched my career from marketing to a Personal Trainer – I was daunted at first to take such a step. However, now I am working with clients and making progress I feel the sacrifice has all been worthwhile.”
Lara - Milton KeynesStudent
My impression of the Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications are great. The subjects are thought provoking and the study book is very well explained, simple and full of interesting ideas. The English is perfect for a mother tongue as well for an Italian. Thanks a lot.
Emanuel - LondonStudent