Launched in 2013, REPs is an independent, public register which recognises the qualifications and expertise of fitness professionals in the UAE. REPs provides a system of regulation for instructors and trainers to ensure that they meet the health and fitness industry’s agreed UAE Fitness Occupational Standards.

REPs serves to protect people 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.

REPs covers all the main disciplines in fitness including group fitness, personal training, Pilates and Yoga and works with a wide range of employers, training providers and public bodies who support it’s mission.

The register was initiated and established by Dubai Sports Council and is part of a global network of fitness registers now operating around the world. REPs UAE is a member of ICREPs the global confederation for fitness registers.

REPs UAE will work collectively with the fitness industry in the United Arab Emirates to achieve a shared vision for the sector including:

• Raise standards and professionalism in the industry.
• Play a roll in combating obesity and other diseases.
• Recognition of the sector.
• Gain trust and respect of health professions.
• Grow the industry (business performance, member retention, training sector).
• Clarity for employers, public, Government, media.
• Promote physical activity and fitness from an early age.
• Leader in global fitness industry.