Who are we?

ABOUT FITNESS ACADEMY EUROPE

Fitness Academy Europe is the European leader in fitness education, offering inclusive and insightful courses with a strong emphasis on practical training. As an accredited college based in Malta, we are dedicated to supporting both new and experienced fitness professionals.

Our mission is to bring people together under a shared purpose: learning to prioritize health and well-being. We believe that collaboration and education can drive meaningful change in communities around the world.

F.A.E Sport Academy in the UAE is the official branch of Fitness Academy Europe, bringing our internationally recognised fitness education to the Middle East. F.A.E Sports Academy is accredited by REPs UAE and recognised and approved by the Dubai Sports Council, ensuring the highest standards in professional fitness training and certification. Through our presence in the UAE, we are proud to continue promoting health, knowledge, and professional excellence on a global scale.

Promote and assist healthy lifestyles to as many as possible through education and trained professionals.

Connect people all over the world with the power of healthy lifestyle.

. We Provide Exceptional Service and Education

. We Promote Healthy Lifestyle

. We Prioritize Health

Accreditations & Affiliations

FAE Timeline

2016

The Fitness Academy Europe (F.A.E) is formed in Finland by a team of renowned fitness experts to stem the tide of physical decline. F.A.E is founded with the mission of promoting and assisting healthy lifestyles to as many as possible through education and trained professionals.

2016
2017
  • 1st edition of Certified Fitness Assistant course is launched

 

  • 1st edition Fitness Instructor course is launched

 

  • 1st edition Certified Group Fitness Trainer course is launched

 

  • 1st edition Personal Fitness Trainer course is launched
2017
2018
  •  F.A.E earns full accredited status with the Europe Active / EREPS
  • Changed the headquarters to Malta
2018
2019
  • 2nd edition  Certified Fitness Assistant course is launched
  • 2nd edition Fitness Instructor course is launched
  • 2nd edition Certified Group Fitness Trainer course is launched
  • 2nd edition Personal Fitness Trainer Course launched
2019
2020
  • 1st edition of Certified Youth Fitness Trainer course is launched
  • 1st edition of Certified Active Ageing Trainer course is launched
  • Sign a MOU with The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia
2020
2021
  • F.A.E and (NFPT) National Federation of Professional Trainers joined forces to bring a foundational learning approach to personal trainer certification prep to trainers across Europe and the Middle East.
  • F.A.E become an education partner with  CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity)
  • F.A.E earns Approved Center status with the Focus Awards
  • 1st edition of Yoga Teacher (RQF Level 4 ,EQF level 5 ) course is  launched
  • 1st edition of Pilates Teacher course is launched
2021
2022
  • Peter Davies, former external verifier of Europe Active / EREPS become a lead Internal Verifier (IV) of F.A.E
  • F.A.E acquires NFE (Nordic Fitness Education), adding accredited
  • F.A.E is accredited and licenced as a 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (Licence number: 2022-014) by the 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲.
2022
2023
  • Launched the 1st edition of the Weight Management Exercise Specialist course.
  • Introduced the 1st edition of the Exercise Referral course.
  • Rolled out the 1st edition of the Pre and Postnatal Exercise course.
  • Expanded globally with the launch of:
    • F.A.E Maldives
    • F.A.E Morocco
    • F.A.E Balkan
2023
2024
  • Achieved full re-accredited status with EuropeActive / EREPS.
  • Recognized as an International Education Partner with NASM.
  • Became an official TRX Education Partner in several countries.
  • Appointed as the sole representative of Radical Fitness in GCC countries and beyond.
  • Formed an official partnership with APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute) in GCC and beyond.
  • F.A.E is recognised and licensed as a Sports Academy (License number: 1451439) by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC).
  • F.A.E is accredited as an approved training provider by Register of Exercise Professionals UAE (REPs UAE)
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2024
2025
  • Launching F.A.E UAE, offering a range of accredited courses.
  • Introducing the 1st edition of the Exercise for Health Specialist course (EREPS Level 5).
  • Rolling out the 1st edition of the Strength and Conditioning Coach course (EREPS Level 4).
2025

F.A.E Has Graduated Students From More Than 60 Countries

France

Spain

Portugal

Italy

United Kingdom

Ireland

Iceland

Norway

Sweden

Denmark

Germany

Poland

Lithuania

Czechia

Netherlands

Iran

Pakistan

India

Thailand

Indonesia

Australia

New Zealand

South Africa

Canada

United States

Nicaragua

Morocco

Ghana