About us

Defining excellence in health and fitness

Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) is the UK’s leading health and fitness specific awarding body. We develop and award health and fitness qualifications that are delivered through a range of institutions including private training providers, universities, colleges and schools. There are over 230 centres delivering CYQ qualifications within the UK and internationally.

CYQ offer over 30 recognised and respected qualifications, from introductory to advanced levels including the UK's only recognised qualification in Exercise Referral.

Beyond qualifications, CYQ is the official accreditation unit for the European Health and Fitness Association (EHFA), quality assuring standards of fitness qualifications of participating training providers across Europe.

CYQ is also the verifier of the Fitness Industry Association’s (FIA) Code of Practice and adjudicator of their prestigious FLAME Awards.