EREPS news

l The European Register of Exercise Professionals – EREPS – now has members working in 25 different European countries. The mobility of workers – moving from country to country for employment and also for training opportunities – is already a reality. This is an important principle of European thinking and EREPS provides the recognition of achievement for individual exercise professionals so their qualifications can be recognised from country to country.

l The European Health and Fitness Association sets the standards and technical criteria for EREPS and they are currently looking at how a whole range of training can be used for CPD – both by formal and informal

learning. The focus of learning in Europe is now based on outcomes – a move away from the more traditional approach of input based learning which is about duration, location, programme (syllabus) and who the provider is.

l The big difference for outcome based learning is that it is about what an individual is expected to know or be able to do at the end of a learning experience. Training providers will have to be more open and honest in what they are offering in the future – and to be more accountable. EREPS is promoting a better relationship between the industry and training providers – with exercise professionals as the main beneficiaries.

l Europe is a borderless community in many respects and a large part of the work

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that EREPS is doing is in support of national partners to ensure that there is a wide range of quality training available. Languages, availability of programmes and the cost are also factors in the choice that exercise professionals make when selecting training to help them with their career development. The industry is moving quickly and members of EREPS are expected to maintain their professional status through CPD and also for their career development. The European Union promote heavily the concept of lifelong learning and EREPS fully supports this through its CPD programme.

Birmingham!

The REPs National Convention will once again take place during Leisure Industry Week at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.

As in previous years delegates to the REPs convention will be able to visit the LIW trade show as well as enjoying presentations by keynote speakers, a buffet lunch and a range of interactive seminars and workshops, and earn themselves 4 CPD points.

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Earn first aid and CPR CPD points through the Register Tom Bell, Endorsement Manager,

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First Aid and CPR training are important life skills that can play a vital part in helping individuals and communities withstand emergencies.

The best way to learn first aid and how to react and deal with an emergency situation is through practical learning. Online classes and do-it-your-self manuals provide a great deal of basic information, but cannot replace hands-on training.

Although they are not requirements in order to achieve a fitness industry qualification or gain entry on to REPs, first aid and CPR courses should not be overlooked.

As an exercise professional, you may find yourself in various emergency situations during your career, and knowing CPR

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and first aid will maximise the safety of your clients. It is therefore ultimately down to you as a professional (or your employer) to risk assess your working environment and decide what type of courses will best meet your needs.

As a member of REPs this is part of the Code of Practice you have signed up to. Also completing an HSE approved first aid or CPR course can earn you

up to 8 CPD points if you choose from the REPs training portal. Should a risk assessment only require you to undertake a CPR qualification or a refresher course, then this could earn you a maximum of 4 CPD points.

To find an HSE endorsed first aid or CPR course now, please visit www.exerciseregister.org.uk.

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Thursday, 23rd September might seem a long way away but this is one event you won’t want to miss so put it in your diaries now! Further information can be found on the REPs website www. exerciseregister.org