UK Sports Institute and Create to support athlete career transitions

Award-winning fitness education provider, Create, has been officially named the preferred provider of Personal Trainer education by the UK Sports Institute (UKSI), the organisation that supports the UK’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Under the new agreement, UKSI will recommend and refer to Create, competing and transitioning athletes across all Olympic and Paralympic sports, who are exploring careers in the fitness industry.

Through the partnership, Create will break down entry barriers by providing exclusive course discounts to UKSI-referred athletes, helping them gain industry-recognised qualifications and transition smoothly into successful and fulfilling long term careers within the fitness industry.

The collaboration underscores both organisations’ shared commitment to supporting athletes beyond competition, helping them build sustainable futures and continue to make a positive impact within sport and fitness.

Adam Rhodes, CEO of Create, says: “To succeed at the highest level, professional athletes must show remarkable discipline, drive, and commitment, the very qualities that underpin a successful personal trainer. Through our education and experience, we will help athletes channel these qualities into new, rewarding chapters in their professional lives while also supporting employers by feeding talent into the workforce.”