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Welcome to the autumn edition of the REPs Journal. While I hope that all REPs Journals prove informative and stick in the mind, this edition will certainly be memorable for me as it is
the first time I can properly introduce myself.
THE REGISTER OF EXERCISE PROFESSIONALS Castlewood House, New Oxford St London WC1A 1PG Telephone 020 7632 2022 www.exerciseregister.org Compliance and Standards Manager Rob Wilkie Registrations & Member Services Manager Dottie Calderwood Registers Operations Manager Greg Small
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING STANDARDS SkillsActive Castlewood House, New Oxford St London WC1A 1PG Telephone: 020 7632 2000
EDITORIAL Publisher: Tor Davies, sportEX Editor: Sharon Colligan, REPs sharon.colligan@skillsactive.com Sub Editors: Niccola Hyslop, REPs niccola.hyslop@skillsactive.com Ryan Bahia, REPs ryan.bahia@skillsactive.com Ellen Rowles, REPs ellen.rowles@skillsactive.com Katy Sweetman, REPs
ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Telephone: 0845 652 1908 Email: reps@sportex.net
DESIGN & PRODUCTION Jo Saunders
Front cover: Natasha Howell
PUBLISHED BY sportEX (Centor Publishing Ltd) Contact: Tor Davies tor@sportex.net Telephone: 0845 652 1906 Website: www.sportex.net
Taking on the role of Compliance and Standards Manager, I hope to be able to continue the good work of Jean-Ann Marnoch and ensure REPs maintains its industry presence of excellence, professionalism, and of course trust.
However, as with everything, there is still more that can be done, and we will work tirelessly to ensure REPs benefits you; from professional learning and development opportunities to support when you need it most.
The importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is something I cannot stress enough. As REPs members, you are already industry leaders, and the CPD points on offer will keep you ahead of your competitors. The latest knowledge, skills, tips and training will only serve to benefit you and your clients.
In time, we hope to improve and streamline the way in which you record your hard- earned CPD points, so keep on educating yourself and become the best exercise professional you can be.
I hope you enjoy this issue, and I look forward to seeing so many of you at the REPs convention later this month.
Rob Wilkie, Compliance and Standards Manager
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