The United States Registry of Exercise Professionals
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The Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) champions the interests of registered exercise professionals by addressing regulation, practice access, and scope of work. CREP actively monitors state and federal legislation impacting exercise professionals.

CREP collaborates with policymakers, educators, health and fitness advocacy organizations, and other health professions to enhance professionalism and opportunities for those promoting health, fitness, and performance through physical activity and exercise.

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Key Legislation Monitored by CREP:

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1151) Permits 529 education savings funds to be used for eligible professional credentialing, certification, testing, continuing education and licensing expenses.

Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act (S. 2373; H.R. 4517) Requires schools and higher education institutions with athletic programs to develop and implement venue-specific emergency action plans for preventing and responding to heat-related illnesses.

Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2025 (PHIT Act—S. 1144; H.R. 2369) Allows eligible fitness facility memberships, physical activity programs and exercise equipment to be paid for with tax-advantaged health accounts, subject to annual limits.

Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act (S. 2303; H.R. 6121) Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish evidence-based physical activity recommendations at least every 10 years and a midcourse report five years after each full report.

STRONG Act (H.R. 9527) Directs the Office of Management and Budget to consider establishing a distinct Standard Occupational Classification code for strength and conditioning coaches within Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations.

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Newly certified professionals are added to the Registry once vetted by certifying organizations. Note that USREPS lists only those from certifying organizations. For a complete list of NCCA-accredited certification programs, visit www.credentialingexcellence.org.

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