INSTITUTE OF REGISTERED EXERCISE PROFESSIONALS (IREP)
Since 2009, we have trained, coached and empowered over 500 fitness
trainers in West Africa. We are the first and largest certification, education, accreditation and training organization seeking to
promote the Exercise and Fitness Industry in West Africa.
With our accredited and standard courses, professional tutors, flexible learning options, prestigious certifications, we exist to change the norm and make a professional out of you.
trainers in West Africa. We are the first and largest certification, education, accreditation and training organization seeking to
promote the Exercise and Fitness Industry in West Africa.
With our accredited and standard courses, professional tutors, flexible learning options, prestigious certifications, we exist to change the norm and make a professional out of you.
WHAT DOES THE ACRONYM “IREP” STAND FOR?
IREP is the abbreviated name for “Institute of Registered Exercise Professionals”.
WHAT COURSES DO IREP OFFER?
The Institute of Registered Exercise Professionals offer a range of courses which include the Assistant Fitness Trainer Course (Foundation), the Fitness Trainer Course (Level 1), Group Fitness Trainer Course (Level 1), Personal Trainer Course, Master Trainer Course, Basic Nutrition and Diet, Obesity and Weight Management Course, First Aid, CPR & AED Course, Strength Training, Sports Massage Therapy Course, SCTC Applied Testing Course, ICSPIN Cycling Course, etc.
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE COURSES
To register for our courses, click the tab above with the name “Register for our courses” and you will be directed to the courses page where you register and start learning.
I WANT TO START MY FITNESS CAREER, WHICH OF THE COURSES DO I REGISTER FOR?
If you are just starting out your fitness career, you should register for the Assistant Fitness Trainer Course as it is the foundation course. It is also the entry requirement to register for the Personal, Fitness and Master Trainer Courses
DO I NEED THE AFT CERTIFICATE TO DO THE PERSONAL TRAINER, FITNESS TRAINER AND MASTER TRAINER COURSE?
Yes, you need to have done the Assistant Fitness Trainer Course to do the courses listed above.
I AM OUT OF LAGOS, HOW DO I TAKE THE COURSES?
Even if you are not in Lagos, you can take the courses. The AFT is strictly online and self-paced. Classes can be taken through the Zoom platform as well for other courses.
AS A FITNESS TRAINER, DO I NEED TO HAVE THE FIRST AID, CPR AND AED COURSE?
It is very important as a fitness trainer to have the First Aid, CPR and AED Certificate.