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The BACPR Exercise Instructor Network is looking for members to get involved with the committee to ensure the good work continues, whilst ensuring that Exercise Instructors continue to have a voice within the BACPR.
What is the BACPR Exercise Instructor Network? The Exercise Instructor Network (EIN) which was first established in 2002, has now become a formal subgroup of the BACPR, to support graduates from the BACPR Exercise Instructor Qualification. The EIN group is led by a committee of dedicated BACPR qualified Exercise Instructors. Members of the EIN committee also contribute to the BACPR Exercise Instructor training steering committee and BACPR Exercise Professional Group. What are the aims of the BACPR Exercise Instructor Network? The aims of the EIN are as follows: Support new and existing BACPR exercise instructors Provide networking opportunities at study days and conferences Act as a resource for information Provide updates through a quarterly newsletter Facilitate affordable workshops for continual professional development. Contribute to the development of educational opportunities and a framework of competences for exercise specialists working within cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation What types of workshops are delivered by the BACPR Exercise Instructor Network? The EIN have developed several workshops, which are each worth 4 REPs points. The workshops that have been developed so far cover the following topics; obesity, diabetes, motivational interviewing, blood pressure, psychology and nutrition. Dates & Venues: New dates / Venues TBC How do I become a member of the BACPR Exercise Instructor Network? Exercise professionals who have successfully completed the BACPR exercise instructor training are entitled to claim a complementary membership to the BACPR, which is worth £40 for the reminder of the membership year. After this complimentary period runs out you will then be eligible to join BACPR and be part of the BACPR Exercise Instructor network for £30. There are many benefits to joining the network including those listed below : BACPR Membership benefits:
Who are the members of BACPR Exercise Instructor Network committee? The committee is made up of 12 highly experienced exercise instructors who have graduated from the BACPR Exercise Instructor Qualification. The committee is as follows: Chair Susan Whyte Vice Chair/Liaison Officer - Lorna Preece Treasurer- Juliet Stevenson Secretary/Communication Officer- Marie Toms Lead Workshop Coordinator- Michelle Jermy Workshop Coordinators- Terri Bryant, Des Tomlinson PR Officer -Tim Grove Co-opted members - Ruth Shaw (past Chair), Brian Begg (BACPR Council EIN Liaison)
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