Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa

BENEFITS & SERVICES

BENEFITS TO THE FITNESS PROFESSIONALS:

Employment – most employers internationally will require that instructors are REPS registered (if they wish to be seen as a company that promotes qualified staff that continually up skill themselves)
Insurance – get up to 50% discount on industry insurance as a REPSSA member
Course Discounts – get up to 20% off REPSSA CPD registered courses with participating educators
International recognition – Registration with REPS provides instant recognition in over 30 other countries through ICREPS
Membership search – all members are listed in the Members Directory. Therefore public can go view if you are 'REPS registered'
Advertising – Fitness professionals can chose to display their details so the public can contact them
Training portal – research training options by searching list of recognised training providers
CPD points – demonstrate your commitment to up skilling yourself
Recruitment – recruitment link for potential employers looking for REPS instructors/trainers
Public awareness – Be a Fitness Professional that is recognised in the industry and is committed to giving a superior level of service

BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYER:

A properly qualified and registered workforce of fitness professionals with the skills and competencies to do the job improves business performance and staff / member retention.
Improve your productivity and performance by recruitment of REPs registered instructors with the right skill set to benefit your business
Raise your profile in the industry by delivering a higher standard of service through REPs instructors demonstrating their expertise thereby increasing your customer service levels
Assurance that your REPs instructors are motivated, confident, professional and committed to continuing professional development and a Code of Ethics
A variety of levels and categories means that you can recruit exercise professionals with the relevant skills to meet your customer needs providing safe and effective exercise to a wide range of individuals.
The Register also creates trust and respect for the sector as a recognised 'profession' this means that allied occupations e.g. medical practitioners are more likely to refer to registered professionals.
Advertising – Employers can advertise on the site to promote their identity
Insurance – REPSSA insists on appropriate insurance so you can rest assured that the Fitness Professional is covered
Recruitment – recruitment link for potential employers looking for REPS instructors/trainers
Credibility – Be seen as an employer that recognises and insists upon accredited qualifications and cares about your members experience and safety

BENEFITS TO THE CONSUMER / PUBLIC:

Ensure that all exercise professionals are suitably knowledgeable and qualified to help safeguard and to promote the health and interests of the people who use their services
REPS website – access to the website to check all the info you need whenever you want
Membership search – all members are listed in the Members Directory. Therefore the public can go view if their Fitness Professional is 'REPS registered'
Public awareness – ensure your Fitness Professional is recognised in the industry and is committed to giving a superior level of service
The Register also creates trust and respect for the sector as a recognised 'profession' this means that allied occupations e.g. medical practitioners are more likely to refer to registered professionals
Assurance that your REPs instructors are motivated, confident, professional and committed to continuing professional development, adhere to our Code of Ethics