Code of Ethics
OMAN REPs is dedicated to the ethics advancement of the sport and fitness industry, Aligned with our mission. we strive to guarantee that register exercise professionals uphold ethics standards in their practice, the OMAN REPs Code of Ethics serves as a crucial framework, providing additional protection to individuals pursuing a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We anticipate that all exercise professionals maintain a pinnacle of professionals and ethics conduct. Every OMAN REPs registered exercise professional commit to adhering to this Code of Ethics.
The exercise professional will:
Professional Standards
Maintain their level of qualification and undergo continuing professional development.
Promote and maintain practice based on current knowledge and research.
Act within the boundaries of their qualification and registration level.
On requestdetail their qualifications, experience, and registration details to participants.
Recognize when it is important to refer a participant to another professional.
Project an image of professionalism and good health.
Understand legal responsibilities and accountability as an exercise professional.
Accept responsibility for professional decisions.
Respect and Transparency
Respect individual difference and diversity.
Treat everyone equitably and sensitively within the context of their activity and ability - regardless of age, disability, gender, and ethnic background.
Challenge any form of discrimination against a participant.
Keep clear records of dealings with participants/clients.
Respect and preserve confidential information relating to participants in terms of personal, social, health, and fitness information.
Only disclose information to other professionals that is necessary and with permission of the participant.
Inform participants transparently of any financial costs related to activity.
Ensure relationships between registered professionals and their clients should be based on documented, contractual arrangements, which are clear, transparent, and unambiguous. These contracts serve as protection to clients and OMAN REPs professionals in case of dispute.
Relationships
Act with integrity as an exercise professional.
Avoid inappropriate behaviour in relations with participants while working as an exercise professional.
Promote the welfare and best interests of participants.
Ensure clarity, honesty and accuracy in all communications with participants and others.
Safety
Maintain the safety of participants.
Show a duty of care and deal with accidents and emergencies appropriately.
Not advocate of condone the use performance enhancing substances.
Ensure participants have prepared adequately for activity.
Identify and respect the physical limits of ability of participant.
General
Not do anything that brings themselves, another fitness professional, a fitness centre, OMAN REPs, or the fitness industry in to disrepute.
Ensure advertising of services is truthful, inoffensive and does not make claims that can not be supported.
