On behalf of the Kinesiologists Coalition of Manitoba, please read the following discussion paper and then complete the survey.
Please complete the survey only once!
Also, please let your colleagues know about the importance of completing the survey!
Kinesiology Legislation Discussion Paper
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MEPA is an organization which represents degreed physical activity professionals regardless of their area of expertise.
OUR GOAL
The MEPA Board of Directors and membership are dedicated to the following goals:
- To increase credibility of the profession
- To facilitate continuing education and professional development
- To ensure sustainability of the organization
- To advocate for public and private support for individuals seeking physical activity opportunities through a degreed professional
- To facilitate recognition of the profession
SERVICES
Services provided by a MEPA Professional Member may include but are not limited to the following:
- personal fitness training
- lifestyle counseling
- exercise therapy prescription
- fitness assessment
- fitness programming
- strength and conditioning
- core body strengthening
- post-rehab exercise training
- fitness club management
- coaching
- sport-specific training
- older adult exercise programming
- special populations (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc.)
NOTE: All MEPA Professional members have a degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology and are capable of providing the above services. However, it is still the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that their specific needs will be met.
To ensure the current status of a MEPA Professional member, see Find a Personal Trainer or contact us.
A COMPREHENSIVE LIST
of questions to ask any professional you may be considering for your personal training needs.
- Qualifications/Affiliations
- Years in practice
- Insurance coverage
- And more!
HOW TO BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER
A DESCRIPTION OF
degrees available from the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg.
- Academic options
- Reputable certifications
- And more!
