MHEC – Using Exercise as a Tool to Promote Positive Mental Health
The Mental Health & Exercise Coaching (MHEC) mission is to transform the way exercise professionals support mental wellbeing. With mental health challenges on the rise, MHEC provides innovative training that equips fitness professionals, sports coaches, and educators with the skills to combine exercise and mental health awareness. Their flagship qualification, the Award in Mental Health & Exercise Coaching, is leading the way in creating safer, more inclusive, and more impactful coaching environments.

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The Award in Mental Health & Exercise Coaching
The Award in MHEC is the UK’s first accredited qualification designed to empower exercise professionals with the knowledge and tools to support clients’ mental health through exercise.
It goes beyond traditional training by teaching how to recognise signs of poor mental health, adapt sessions to be more inclusive, and create environments where people feel safe, understood, and motivated.


Why MHEC is Different
While many personal training and coaching courses focus purely on physical outcomes, MHEC prioritises the connection between mind and body. This approach is not only relevant for personal trainers, but also for PE teachers, group exercise instructors, and sports coaches—essentially anyone delivering exercise.
By embedding mental health into fitness delivery, MHEC graduates are equipped to make a wider social impact and build stronger, longer-lasting relationships with clients.
Stand Out in a Crowded Market
The Award in Mental Health & Exercise Coaching is more than just a qualification—it’s a way to future-proof your career. With employers and organisations increasingly recognising the importance of mental wellbeing, professionals who can integrate these skills into their practice stand out in a competitive market.
Whether you’re aiming to work in schools, sports clubs, health services, or community programmes, MHEC gives you the tools and credibility to make a lasting impact.





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