ICREPS Global Standards Summit
24 OCTOBER 2025 | 8AM - 10AM
Introducing the inaugural ICREPS Global Standards Summit
This platform will mark a major milestone in the professionalisation of the fitness industry. Bringing together international leaders, regulators, and educators, the summit will launch and endorse the Global Scope of Practice for Registered Personal Trainers and the Global Professional Standards (GPS).
These frameworks define the role, competencies, and ethical boundaries of personal trainers, clearly excluding clinical or therapeutic duties. This summit aims to enhance international recognition, professional credibility, and cross-border mobility within fitness and wellness contexts.
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SUMMIT OBJECTIVES
The launch of the first-ever Global Scope of Practice for Personal Trainers
Introduction of the Global Professional Standards (GPS)
Promote regional adoption and integration of these frameworks within national registers and education systems
Create a unified professional voice for engaging with public health systems and policy makers on recognition and regulation
Support professional mobility, credibility, and quality assurance in the global fitness sector
GLOBAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE SPEAKERS
ABOUT THE GLOBAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE
The Global Standards Committee (GSC), in collaboration with Lead External Consultants (LEC) and the Global Standards Advisory Committee (GSAC), ensures all standards and processes remain current and globally aligned. These expert groups include policymakers, educators, training providers, and fitness organisation leaders from over 33 countries across five continents.
Agenda
24 October 2025
8:00 - 8:10AM
Welcome Address by Chair, iCREPS Global Standards Committee
8:00 - 8:10AM | Welcome Address by Chair, iCREPS Global Standards Committee
8:10 - 8:30AM
Keynote: "Why Global Standards Now?" – Advancing Professionalism in Fitness
8:10 - 8:30AM | Keynote: "Why Global Standards Now?" – Advancing Professionalism in Fitness
8:30 - 9:00AM
Launch Presentation of the Global Scope of Practice & GPS for Registered Personal Trainer
8:30 - 9:00AM | Launch Presentation of the Global Scope of Practice & GPS for Registered Personal Trainer
9:00 - 9:30AM
Panel Discussion: International Perspectives on Fitness Regulation and Global Portability
9:00 - 9:30AM | Panel Discussion: International Perspectives on Fitness Regulation and Global Portability
9:30 - 9:55AM
Interactive Q&A and Closing Remarks: Reflections, Commitments, and Call to Action
9:30 - 9:55AM | Interactive Q&A and Closing Remarks: Reflections, Commitments, and Call to Action
10:00AM
Breakfast and Coffee Networking Reception
10:00AM | Breakfast and Coffee Networking Reception
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ABOUT ICREPS
iCREPs (International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals) is a global body that supports the international recognition and mobility of exercise professionals. They partner with registration bodies worldwide to verify qualifications, uphold standards, and promote safe, effective fitness services, aligning with global best practices.