About MEPA:
MEPA is a volunteer-run non-profit association based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are dedicated to supporting and promoting the role of degreed physical activity & exercise science professionals (such as BKin, PASS, BPE, BESS) both provincially & nationally.
As the number of people practicing as exercise professionals without an exercise science degree grows, we need to increase our credibility by defining who we are and educating the public and allied health professionals (i.e., Physicians, Athletic Therapists, Physiotherapists, Registered Dietitians).
We also need licensure, standards of practice, continuing education opportunities and third party health insurance coverage so our services are covered (in full or part) by insurance companies..
And we need you! We must present ourselves as a unified, cooperating organization of professionals interested in providing and advocating for optimal physical activity opportunities for Manitoba's. The time is now!
It starts with your registration as a professional member of MEPA.
Finally, those of you currently personal fitness training will be interested in having your name on the Personal Fitness Trainer List. You must be a Professional member (of MEPA) to be on this list. The list will be regularly distributed to allied health professionals (including but not limited to Physicians, Registered Dietitians, Physiotherapists, etc.). The intention of this list is to help facilitate referrals to qualified personal fitness trainers.
We look forward to receiving your registration as a professional member of MEPA!
Carpe Diem, (Seize the day)
The MEPA Executive
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!
