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“READ ME for CPD”

Aims of activity:  
1. To provide an accessible opportunity for fitness professionals to achieve CPD points  
2. To help fitness professionals maintain and update their KNOWLEDGE in a specific discipline/subject area  
 
Delivery Method:Distance study with email contact  
 
Duration: Approximately 8 -10 Learning Hours per activity  
 
Assessment:  
• You will answer 40 Multiple Choice Theory Questions using open book  
• To pass you must achieve 70% which is 28 out of 40 marks  
• When you pass you will receive a Fitness Wales certificate that records the number of CPD points allocated  
• If you refer, you can retake the assessment (a different MCQ) – there will be an additional fee of £10 which includes: administration costs and second assessment submission/marking  
 
CPD points: REPs have awarded each of the READ me for CPD activities 4 CPD points  
 
NB: Only one CPD activity can be taken via this route in a 12 month period  
 
Study Routes  
All books are available at acblack.com, amazon.co.uk and other reputable book retailers  
 
Exercise to Music  
Book title: The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music (3rd Edition)  
Author(s): Debbie Lawrence Publisher: A&C Black  
Target group: Level 2 and 3 Exercise to Music Instructors  
 
Circuit Training  
Book title: Fitness Professionals: Circuit Training (2nd Edition)  
Author(s): Debbie Lawrence and Bob Hope Publisher: A&C Black  
Target group: Level 2 Exercise to Music and Gym Instructors  
 
Exercise in Water  
Book title: Fitness Professionals: Exercise In Water (3rd Edition)  
Author(s): Debbie Lawrence Publisher: A&C Black  
Target group: Level 2 and 3 Exercise in Water Instructors  
 
GP Referral Schemes  
Book title: Fitness Professionals: GP Referral Schemes  
Author(s): Debbie Lawrence & Louise Barnett Publisher: A&C Black  
Target group: Level 3 Exercise Referral Instructors Only  
 
Advanced Circuit Training  
Book title: Fitness Professionals: Advanced Circuit Training (2nd Edition)  
Author(s): Debbie Lawrence and Bob Hope Publisher: A&C Black  
Target group: Level 2 and 3 Exercise to Music and Gym Instructors  
 
Application process and Instructions  
1. Complete and return the application form or enrol below  
2. We will send you the Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) paper via email on receipt of your application and payment  
3. Read the book and check your learning against the learning outcomes listed for each chapter and/or by completing the short answer questions at the end of the chapter(s)  
4. You answer the MCQ with or without the help of your book  
5. You return your completed MCQ and provide us with feedback by returning your learner feedback form  
6. We will mark your MCQ and return your results  
 
NB: If you achieve the pass mark - we will forward your certificate. If you do not achieve the pass mark – we will refer you for additional reading  
 
Time frame: It is recommended that a maximum time frame of 3 months is allowed to complete the activity. Learners will be required to state a completion date on their application form.  
 
Appeals Procedure:  
To appeal against an assessment decision you must submit your appeal in writing and forward this to Fitness Wales.  
 
• If your appeal is granted, you will be able to re-take the assessment free of charge.  
• If your appeal is not granted, full re-assessment fees will be payable  
• If you are unhappy with the outcome/decision you may refer your appeal to Skills Active and The Register of Exercise Professionals.  
 
NB: There may be an additional fee required for appeals processed by the Sector Skills Council.  
 
Costs:  
Members of Fitness Wales £10  
Non Members of Fitness Wales £15  
 
This includes:  
• Assessment  
• Certificate from Fitness Wales with 4 CPD points from the Register of Exercise Professionals  
 
This does NOT include:  
• A copy of the book(s)  
• Re-assessment (Referrals will incur an additional fee of £10)  
 
Non members please go to www.fitnesswales.co.uk/quickpay  
 
If enroling online please email enquiries@fitnesswales.co.uk with your chosen Study Route and target date for completion

What our customers say...
Accessible – Affordable – Flexible – Continued Professional Development  
Mapped to the National Occupational Standards (NOS)  

COST - £10.00 
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If you would rather enrol via the post then please click below to download an application form.
Application form for “READ ME for CPD”

 
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