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Frequently Asked Questions
- General
Is it legislation that a fitness professional has to be a member of REPs?
What are levels of registration?
How do I find a REPs registered fitness professional?
Can I contact REPs registered fitness professionals?
How do I make a complaint about a REPs registered fitness professional?
How do I become a qualified fitness professional?
What is REPs?
REPs is a public register which recognises the qualifications and expertise of health enhancing exercise instructors in the UK. Click here for more information.
Is it legislation that a fitness professional has to be a member of REPs?
There is no legal requirement for fitness professionals to be members of REPs. However, membership signifies that a fitness professional;
- has met nationally agreed occupational standards
- holds recognised and approved qualifications
- is independently verified as being competent in the work place
- is committed to ongoing professional development, and
- is legally covered to practice by appropriate insurance
We strongly recommend that members of the public looking to employ the services of an exercise professional should check to see if they are registered here
What are levels of registration?
There are presently four entry levels of registration on REPs please click here for REPs entry qualifications framework.
- REPs Non-Leveled Categories
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4 (specialist instructor)
Level 1 Student
Student members are not yet qualified and must be supervised by a qualified member of staff
Level 2
Covers the following:
- Water Based Exercise
- Exercise to Music
- Gym
Level 3
Covers the following:
- Advanced Fitness Instruction
- Advanced Group Exercise to Music
- Exercise Movement & Dance Partnership Teacher (EMDP)
- Personal Training
- Pilates Teacher
- Yoga Teacher
- Exercise Referrals
Level 4 - Specialist Exercise Instructor
Level 4 is awarded to individuals who can demonstrate that they have met the Level 4 National Occupational Standards in one or more medical areas, completing and passing one of the following approved Level 4 qualifications:
- BACR Phase IV Exercise Instructor Training
- WRIGHT Foundation Cardiac Rehab Phase IV
- Later Life Training Postural Stability Instructor (PSI)
- Active IQ Certificate in Exercise for the Management of Lower Back Back Pain
- Exercise after Stroke: Specialist Instructor Training Course
- Remedial Instructor (Military Only)
A full explanation of Levels and job roles can be found here
Who sets the standards?
REPs does not develop standards...the National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe the knowledge, competencies and skills needed to perform specific job roles, they are developed by SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Wellbeing. SkillsActive represents the employers in the sector and consults with the whole industry to ensure that these standards meet the industry’s needs.
These standards are developed in to qualifications by awarding bodies, placed onto the National Qualifications Framework/Qualifications and Credit Framework, which are then delivered by training providers and quality assured by the awarding body.
How do I find a REPs registered fitness professional?
It's simple. All current register members are displayed within our Members Directory. Click here
Can I contact REPs registered fitness professionals?
Many REPs members choose to display their contact details within the Members Directory. These members will have a 
against their name. If you then click the name you will be able to view further details about the member including a short profile and contact details...
Members who do not have this symbol can not be contacted directly.
How do I make a complaint about a REPs registered fitness professional?
If you have a complaint against a REPs member click here for further instructions.
How do I become a qualified fitness professional?
In order to become a fitness professional and register with REPs you must hold a recognised qualification from an approved training provider. To search for approved training providers click here