According to REPs (Register of Exercise Professionals), there are some crucial factors to consider when choosing a new or different fitness regime. Here are three important questions you (the client) should ask that will help provide you with the assurances that you are putting your body under the instruction of an appropriate health and fitness professional:
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1. Is your coach qualified?
Sounds a surprising question but because the various titles are not protected by law it is very important to ask and check. Health and fitness industry qualifications provide the skills and underpinning knowledge for health and fitness professionals to provide safe and effective sessions to help their customers achieve their goals.
Sounds a surprising question but because the various titles are not protected by law it is very important to ask and check. Health and fitness industry qualifications provide the skills and underpinning knowledge for health and fitness professionals to provide safe and effective sessions to help their customers achieve their goals.
2. What do their qualifications mean?
With the plethora of training methods and brands in the health and fitness industry it is important to ensure that the coach has completed a qualification that meets UK (and international) standards. The best way is to check that the coach is registered with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
With the plethora of training methods and brands in the health and fitness industry it is important to ensure that the coach has completed a qualification that meets UK (and international) standards. The best way is to check that the coach is registered with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
3. What are their specialisms, and do their qualifications match your requirements?
There are a variety of reasons someone may start an exercise regime but if you have any special requirements your coach should have a category of registration on REPs to show not only that they have the underpinning knowledge to coach the general population, but they have the specialist knowledge and skills to coach you. For a full list of qualifications, please click here.
There are a variety of reasons someone may start an exercise regime but if you have any special requirements your coach should have a category of registration on REPs to show not only that they have the underpinning knowledge to coach the general population, but they have the specialist knowledge and skills to coach you. For a full list of qualifications, please click here.
Since 2002 membership of REPs has provided employers, customers and health care professionals with the assurance and confidence that registered instructors and trainers have the knowledge, competence and skills to perform specific roles – meeting the all-important standards set by the industry. REPs registration ensures the coach has the recognised and approved qualification(s), remains up to date, and is appropriately insured.
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