African Register of Exercise Professionals (AREPS©) is an independent register of trainers, instructors and teachers working in African health, fitness and physical industry. Founded in 2020 and officially registered in 2021, AREPS© has been established to professionalise the fitness and physical activity sector through provision of a system of regulation for instructors and trainers to ensure that they meet the global health and fitness industry’s agreed standards.
AREPS© serves to protect individuals who take part in exercise and physical activity and provides assurance and confidence to the public and employers that all professionals on the register are appropriately qualified and have the knowledge, competence and skills to perform their role effectively. AREPS© will increase the trust, confidence and credibility of the fitness and physical activity industry and will ensure fitness services are offered in a high quality, healthy, safe and ethical environment.
Rationale
The establishment of the body has been motivated by the dynamics of the health, fitness and physical activity sector and the fact that new information is constantly coming to light regarding how the body functions and how what is already known can be applied in new and innovative ways to improve fitness, boost performance, aid our health and reshape our physiques. It is therefore critical that fitness professionals are kept up to date with the latest trends and industry best practices to deliver best results for clients. And one of best ways to do this, which is increasingly becoming a regulatory requirement in countries around the world, is through the attainment of continued education information.
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OUR PURPOSE
AREPS© members are committed to a common vision, open communication, sharing and enhancing resources and working together towards an effective, national, continental and global network. AREPS© main focus is to work collectively with the health, fitness and physical activity sector in national, regional, continental and globally to achieve a shared vision for the sector including:
- Work collaboratively to promote standards and professionalism in the fitness industry
- Contribute towards the prevention of obesity and other diseases
- Increase recognition of the sector
- Grow the industry (business performance, member retention, training sector)
- Promote physical activity and fitness from an early age
- Become a leader in global fitness industry
- Ensure the qualifications and competence of the fitness instructors in the industry support safe and effective practice of exercise and promote health and well-being.
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Our Mission
AREPS© members are committed to a common vision, open communication, sharing and enhancing resources and working together towards an effective, national, continental and global network. AREPS© main focus is to work collectively with the health, fitness and physical activity sector in national, regional, continental and globally to achieve a shared vision for the sector including:
- Work collaboratively to promote standards and professionalism in the fitness industry
- Contribute towards the prevention of obesity and other diseases
- Increase recognition of the sector
- Grow the industry (business performance, member retention, training sector)
- Promote physical activity and fitness from an early age
- Become a leader in global fitness industry
- Ensure the qualifications and competence of the fitness instructors in the industry support safe and effective practice of exercise and promote health and well-being
Our Vision
To be a strategic partner in enhancing the professional abilities and competencies of fitness and exercise professionals in the fitness and physical activity industry to achieve the highest quality of civility and balanced healthy community.