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What
is REP's ?
REPs
stands for "Register of Exercise Professionals". REPs
operates a registration system that sets recognised standards for
exercise professionals in New Zealand. This enables all those involved
in the exercise industry (employers, exercise professionals, members
of the public, and health professionals) to easily be able to verify
that the individuals that are giving exercise related advise have
suitable skills.
REPs
is a non profit organisation, and was set up as a partnership between
the industry (Fitness
New Zealand) and
the Government recognised standard setter for education and training
in the fitness area (Sfrito).
Frequently
Asked Questions
You can download
a brochure all about REPs from
here
What
is a REPs Registered Exercise Professional?
An individual that successfully registers with REPs is called a
Registered Exercise Professional. This means that they meet strict
industry standards to deliver exercise advice and/or demonstration.
In addition, to maintain registration an individual must continually
upskill to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments
in exercise delivery. To protect the public, all registered exercise
professionals are bound by a code of ethical practice, that covers
professional standards and conduct of the individuals. REPs has
a complaints process to deal with any breaches of the code. All
REPs Registered Exercise Professionals are issued with both a registration
card and a certificate to enable easy identification.
In the same way that you would use are registered Physiotherapist
for injury treatment, using the services of a REPs Registered Exercise
Professional is the only recommended way to ensure your exercise
advice is both safe and effective.
What
is a REPs Registered Exercise Facility?
REPs has made it easy for the public to find a Registered Exercise
Professional, by also registering exercise facilities. A Registered
Exercise Facility only uses the services of Registered Exercise
Professionals. In other words, by going to a Registered Exercise
Facility, you can be assured that every individual there that gives
exercise advice or demonstration is registered at the level appropriate
to their role. A REPs Registered Exercise Facility is also bound
by the Fitness New Zealand industry code of ethics, which offers
many protections to users of the facility.
Our
advice to the public is simple:
Only use the services of REPs Registered
Exercise Facilities.
You
can find a list of facilities near you by calling REPs on
0800-55-44-99.
Just as the best way to receive safe medical advice is to
visit a GP Clinic, the best way to receive safe and effective
exercise advice is to use a
REP's Registered Exercise Facility.
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How do I find a Registered Exercise Facility or a Registered
Exercise Professional near me?
In New Zealand there are over 160 Registered Exercise Facilities
that only use the services of Registered Exercise Professionals
(and there are over 1400 registered professionals!).
To
find a Registered Exercise Professional or Facility near you just
follow one of the following two links
- for
Registered Exercise Facilities
NOTE:
A registered Exercise Facility ONLY uses the services of Registered
Exercise Professionals, so these are the only facilities we recommend
you use.
- for
Registered Exercise Professionals (to find a Personal Trainer near
you)
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