REPs operate a registration body for exercise professionals, exercise facilities, and education providers in the Philippines. For members of the public and other health professionals, registration with REPs is the recognized standard to ensure safe and effective exercise advice. REPs operate a search function on this website, so you can find exercise facilities and/or exercise professionals.

REPs are recognized by many organizations and the International Confederation for Registers of Exercise Professionals www.icreps.org

The vast majority of those working in the exercise industry are reputable, honest and professional. Unfortunately, like any industry, not all persons/facilities are up to the required standards of professionalism you may expect. Therefore, REPs registration gives independent verification that a registered individual/facility meets the industry standards on an ongoing basis.

Other Key Points:

– Most (but not all) of the exercise industry (both facilities and exercise professionals) are registered with REPs, and almost all of the major fitness clubs and chains are registered with REPs.

– Checking the registration status of an exercise facility such as a gym, fitness center or PT studio is easy

– For more details on REPs see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, which includes details on how the standards REPs use were set. FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTION

– REPs is a non-profit body that operates independently, and is governed by a board of directors.

More than a qualification

Registration is like an annual warrant of fitness. Ongoing Education is important! Registration with REPs is far more than just a verification of an initial qualification, which is a one-off event (like sitting a test for a driver's license). Registration is an annual process (more like a Warrant of Fitness for a car), meaning a Registered Exercise Professional's knowledge is up to date and also bound by a Code of Ethics.

A person registering with REPs must meet three criteria, and continue to meet them each year when they re-register:

1. Initial Qualifications ensuring they are competent to undertake their role

2. Ongoing education to ensure they keep up to date (including first aid and/or CPR)

3. Follow the REPs Code of Conduct to protect all involved