European Accreditation-Fitness Project

Nick WardOperations Manager

Central YMCA Qualifications

WelcomeWelkom

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Willkommen

History

• Eurofit-QST–Developed & piloted

qualification frameworkqualification framework–Verification systems

History

• ECVET-Fitness–Developed and implemented a

European credit system for European credit system for EQF qualifications

Project Aim

• Transfer of accreditation & verification systems across Europe

Objectives

• Implement EHFA Standards• Implement accreditation system• Develop EHFA Standards• Develop EHFA Standards• Establish EREPs• Research

Impact

• Short term–Promotion of EHFA Standards–Integration of Standards within –Integration of Standards within

EREPs

Impact

• Long term– Increased mobility of professionals– Promotion of best practice– Customer confidence– Guaranteed quality– Pan-European

Project Products

• Accreditation of training providers• Translated accreditation documents• Revised EHFA Standards• New EHFA Standards• New EHFA Standards• Establishment of EREPs in partner countries• Results of research• Project website

Partners

• Central YMCA Qualifications, UK• European Health & Fitness Association, EU• Italian Federation of Aerobics and Fitness, IT• Sports Science School of Rio Maior, PT• Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, FR• Claude Bernard University Lyon 1, FR• Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education, LT• SAFE Education, SE• EFAA Health Management, NL• European Observatoire of Sport & Employment, EU• Holmes Place, CZ

Thank you

Nick WardNick WardOperations Managern.ward@cyq.org.uk