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As well as enjoying the new-look Journal most of you should have also received copies of the new-look monthly e-zine by now. This not only brings you the latest news, developments and trends from within the fitness industry it also contains job vacancies, reader-offers and competitions.
But both REPs and sportEX, who produce the e-zine, would like to see it become even more interactive and representative of the interests of REPs members.
So if there’s an issue you’d like to see raised, or a website you can recommend – either industry related or otherwise, or you’d like to review the latest equipment, training course or book then get in touch and let us know. If you haven’t received the e-zine make sure we’ve got a copy of your current email address to add you to the mailing list. tor@sportex.net
Taking Army mapping forward
REPs Registrar Jean-Ann Marnoch and CPD Compliance Manager Dottie Calderwood enjoyed a visit to the Army Physical Training Corps training establishment in Aldershot to give a presentation to soldiers on the All Arms Physical Training Instructor (AAPTI) course and to learn more about how the military train their instructors.
Ex-Army officer Dottie said: “The military have a ‘can do’ ethos which is second to none but it was poignant to note that the students we presented to would be responsible for ensuring that service personnel were fit for role and indeed would serve with them where- ever they were based.”
There are currently around 450 military instructors on the Register, and REPs and SkillsActive are now working with the Army to set out procedures to map the AAPTI course to the news standards.
Jean-Ann added: “We’ve worked with the armed forces for a number of years and are looking forward to strengthening that relationship. REPs is committed to ensuring military PTI personnel are recognised, acknowledged and supported both internally and externally within the industry. Scoping work is already underway to take this project forward.”