Maintain their level of qualification and undergo continuing professional development.

Promote and maintain practice based on current knowledge and research.

Act within the boundaries of their qualification and registration level.

On request, detail their qualifications, experience, and registration details to participants.

Recognize when it is important to refer a participant to another professional.

Project an image of professionalism and good health.

Understand legal responsibilities and accountability as an exercise professional.

Accept responsibility for professional decisions.

Respect individual difference and diversity.

Treat everyone equitably and sensitively within the context of their activity and ability – regardless of age, disability, gender, and ethnic background.

Challenge any form of discrimination against a participant.

Keep clear records of dealings with participants/clients.

Respect and preserve confidential information relating to participants in terms of personal, social, health, and fitness information.

Only disclose information to other professionals that is necessary and with permission of the participant.

Inform participants transparently of any financial costs related to activity.

Ensure relationships between registered professionals and their clients should be based on documented, contractual arrangements, which are clear, transparent, and unambiguous. These contracts serve as protection to clients and REPs UAE professionals in case of dispute.

Act with integrity as an exercise professional.

Avoid inappropriate behaviour in relations with participants while working as an exercise professional.

Promote the welfare and best interests of participants.

Ensure clarity, honesty and accuracy in all communications with participants and others.

Maintain the safety of participants.

Show a duty of care and deal with accidents and emergencies appropriately.

Not advocate or condone the use performance enhancing substances.

Ensure participants have prepared adequately for activity.

Identify and respect the physical limits of ability of participant.

Not do anything that brings themselves, other fitness professionals, any fitness centers, REPs UAE, or the fitness industry into disrepute.