| Statement from the Register of Exercise Professionals |
Entry to REPS at Level 3
"If a candidate can show evidence of learning and/or experience which covers all of the learning outcomes for Advanced Fitness Instructing, then they can apply to a Test Centre for assessment which will cost no more than £250.
This cost would include:
- Initial assessment and confirmation of prior learning and/or achievement
- Awarding body registration and certification
- Assessment planning
- Actual assessments, including the cost of the assessor and internal verification
NB: Any manuals, learning resources or any guided study would be an additional cost and at the discretion of the Test Centre/Training provider"
| Advanced Fitness Instructor – Units of Study and Assessment |
| Unit 01: Exercise & Fitness Knowledge |
Assessed via: • Multiple Choice Paper |
| Unit 02: Advanced Resistance Training |
Assessed via: • Observation of Practical skills • Presentation of a predicative progressive programme • Viva |
| Unit 03: Advanced Cardiovascular Training |
Assessed via: • Observation of Practical skills • Presentation of a predicative progressive programme • Viva |
| APA Pre-requisites – For Provisional Level 3 Members of REPS |
Candidates who wish to apply for APA MUST have:
- A provisional Level 3 membership with the Register of Exercise Professionals
- A Degree in Sports Science or related area
- Relevant current experience of working with a variety of clients using free weights, fixed resistance machines, core stability equipment, body weight exercises and cardiovascular machines
| Partnerships |
Advance Resources and Training Ltd (CYQ Centre) are working in partnership with Keith and Lara Smith (Assessors and Trainers) to enable candidates’ access to this APA route.
- Candidate enquiries, arrangements for APA and assessment and administration and additional training will be managed by Keith and Lara Smith Ltd.
- Internal Verification and Award Body registration and certification and administration (including resources) will be managed by ART Ltd.
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| Bespoke Resources |
Advance Resources and Training can develop and write a variety of teaching, assessment and learning resources for the health, exercise and fitness industry. All resources can be tailor made to meet specific requirements.
We have developed resources for a number of Award Bodies, training providers and Universities including CYQ, EDI, VTCT, The Open University, YMCA FIT, Northern Fitness.
| Exercise & Fitness CPD |
Advance Resources & Training can develop and deliver a range of learning and training programmes to maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD). All programmes can be designed to meet the requirements of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and National Occupational Standards (NOS).
For further information go to Exercise and Fitness CPD

| Teacher Training & Assessing |
We are approved to deliver a range of CYQ Teacher Training and Assessing Qualifications.
We offer a number of support resources for training providers delivering the teaching and assessment qualifications.
For further information go to: Teacher Training and Assessing


