Membership In order to become a member of REPs UAE, you will need to register in Infinity Sport Management, our mother company on www.infinitysportmanagement.com. Membership in REPs provides assurance and confidence to citizens of all ages, health clubs, and educational institutions that all registered fitness instructors are appropriately qualified and have the right knowledge, and skills to carry out their duties. In order to become registered members, fitness professionals will have to furnish authenticated certification of their fitness qualifications and get rated according to the REPs Level system. The rating will be done after evidence of qualification is established. They will be issued an Infinity and REPS UAE Certificate and identification card that is attested by Dubai Sports Council.

UAE REPS registration Levels At current UAE reps is going to support a professional standard that integrates the UAE/ GCC countries where the levels of professional ethic and code standards are achievable and accessible for all concerned . The present registration means the basic fundamentals of levels are set for this reason.In addition as each region / countries progress so will the registration levels, this also means UAE/GCC countries associated and registered training providers will collectively grow the nations professional standards by providing the training courses and workshops necessary.

REPS UAE have set the following levels: LEVEL 1: An Assistant instructor. They are usuallynew recruitsin the process of acquiring their formal fitness qualification. A certified member will supervise their work at all times. LEVEL 2:Instructors, who are able to work independently to promote physical fitness and to plan, observe and assist sessions. There are gym, exercise to music (Group) and aqua aerobics instructors at level 2. LEVEL 3: Advanced instructors are able to devise and deliver programmes to meet individual or group fitness needs. Personal trainers, Yoga, and Pilates teachers and instructors qualified to work with special population groups are at level 3.

Introduction to ICREPS (International Confederation of Exercise Professionals) Becoming a member of ICREPS: ICREPs members must meet the following criteria: 1. Operate (or soon to operate) a registration system in a country or region 2. Independent to all training providers 3. Non profit 4. Supported by the exercise/fitness industry Current ICREPS International Registry’s:  New Zealand Registry of Exercise Professionals  Fitness Australia  REPS Ireland  United Kingdom Registry of Exercise Professionals  Europe Registry of Exercise Professionals

REPS South Africa *The International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals (ICREPS) Is an international partnership between registration bodies around the world that ICREPs members operate in over 30 countries? ICREPs members all operate independent Functions: ICREPS have three main functions: 1. To facilitate international portability/recognition for exercise professionals worldwide 2. To provide information and support to countries and regions that wish to develop registration systems for exercise professionals 3. To facilitate sharing of best practice systems between ICREPs members ICREPS does not in itself operate a registration system - it supports countries to develop their own systems based on the unique needs of their country. NOTE: Infinity Sports Management are associate members of ICREPS.

Introduction to REPs (Registered Exercise Professionals) What is REPS? •

There are currently no restrictions in UAE



. Following on from the ICREPS Registers, REPS United Arab Emirates has been established and initiated by the Sports Council of Dubai and Infinity Sports Management. REPs UAE is owned and managed by Infinity Sport Management. Infinity Sports is a specialized entity in the management of the holistic aspects of sports and fitness. They are the UAE’s only recognized leaders in fitness and training professionals in the UAE. Infinity Sports Management partners with fitness institutions to offer quality control on the fitness training services being offered to individuals. Our broad expertise offers additional services to broaden your professional career in fitness and to organize world-class sports event management.



The standards that are agreed by REPS UAE are based upon the UK REPS Vocational Qualification Framework which is a common reference framework which links countries qualifications together.



REPs UAE is an independent private Register which recognises and testifies the qualifications and expertise of fitness instructors in the United Arab Emirates. Our objective is to establish a national standard for qualifying fitness instructors in the UAE to ensure the national safety and security of the country’s citizens. We have a built-in qualification system that meets the international standards of fitness recognized around the globe.



Our system of regulation for fitness instructor provides clarification and recognition of qualifications, it adds to the trust and confidence of fitness services availed in the UAE and establishes an ethical and healthy competition amongst professionals.

TRAINING PROVIDERS •

Eligible for Full Registration of REPS UAE – gained in the year of accreditation or 2 years prior.



Provisional Registration is valid for 12 months



This can be done online through infinitysportmanagement.com In order to achieve full registration there are 2 options:

Undertake a conversion course with an approved REPS UAE training provider and qualifications. OR Your training provider needs to achieve REPS UAE verification for the qualification(s) that you currently hold. This will enable you to upgrade to full registration if your qualification has been gained within the 3 years prior to the training provider being verified. Maintaining Registration: MUST continually up-skill. This re-registration process occurs annually. •

All REPs are bound by a code of ethical practice This covers professional standards and conduct of the individuals.



REPS UAE also has a complaints process to deal with any breaches of the code.

All REPS UAE are issued with a membership card with an embedded photo to enable easy identification, and can be verified anytime by contacting REPS UAE. In the same way that you would use a registered Physiotherapist, using the services of a REPS UAE Registered Exercise Professional ensures your exercise advice is both safe and effective.

BENEFIT OF registering for REPS UAE Benefits for Members of the Public If you want to get exercise advice, or are participating in an exercise class, ensuring you are using the services of a REPS UAE Registered Exercise Professional has many benefits.

 Most importantly, REPS UAE is the independent verification that the exercise professional is suitable to give advice to or to instruct in a gym or a group exercise/aerobics class depending on his/her qualification  Like most professional registration bodies, individuals registered with REPS UAE agree to follow the industry Code of Ethical Practice  REPS UAE also operates a complaints system for any person that wishes to complain about a registered trainer or instructor. Only persons who are deemed suitable by REPS UAE are able to continue to annually re-register, giving you confidence when dealing with a REPS UAE registered trainer or instructor. Details of how to complain about anyone in the fitness/exercise industry from REPS UAE  Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers (PTs) have the option to take out public liability and professional indemnity insurance with registration (offering peace of mind and protection for the trainer, their clients, and any facility they may use)  REPS UAE will be developing in the future an online search engine for instructors as well as a profile/picture for each trainer, and an easy email link for members of the public wishing to enquire about using an Instructor/Personal Trainer services  Information on key industry happenings and events through regular communications  Access to ongoing education courses run by various organizations

Benefits of Registering as an Exercise Professional  Registration is the industry standard employers expect, and provides many additional benefits.  REPS UAE registration is the industry standard, and all quality exercise facilities require any person based at their facility to be registered with REPS UAE at the appropriate. In effect REPS UAE registration is your annual "license to work" in the exercise industry.  Registration with REPS UAE provides instant recognition both in the UAE and in over 30 other countries (through ICREPS) The standards that are agreed by REPS UAE will be based upon the United Kingdom Qualification Framework (UKQF) and Skills Active which is a common reference framework which links countries' qualifications systems together, acting as a translation device to make qualifications more readable