Instructor Code of Ethics

A. Competence

A.1. Instructors must confine themselves to areas/activities they have received full training in.
A.2. Instructors must be fully insured for all areas/activities they are responsible for.
A.3. Instructors must ensure they hold a valid first aid certificate at all times.
A.4. Instructors should endeavour to develop their knowledge and ensure all advise given is as up to date as possible.

B. Safety

B.1. Instructors must ensure the safety of all clients under their responsibility as far as is reasonably possible.
B.2. All clients should be made aware of their own responsibilities in terms of their own safety.
B.3. All activities should be suitable for the clients they are aimed at.
B.4. All reasonable steps should be taken to ensure a safe working environment.
B.5. All activities should be conducted in a manner which is in keeping with accepted and approved standards within exercise and fitness.
B.6. First aid kits should be readily available during all activities.
B.7. All equipment should be regularly checked for safety.

C. Instructors Personal Standards

C.1. All instructors must be seen as a positive role model, in terms of personal health, fitness and personal qualities.
C.2. All instructors must display high personal standards as regard their appearance.
C.3. Appropriate uniform must be worn by all instructors while on duty.
C.4. Instructors must not engage in any activity/behaviour which may adversely effect other instructors, participants, clients, members or the running/reputation of Foresight Martial Arts and Fitness.

D. Confidentiality

D.1. All personal information given by client should be treated as highly confidential, and under no circumstances repeated to any third party without express permission from the client.
D.2. Instructors should take reasonable steps to protect any confidential written information regarding clients.

E. Integrity

E.1. The instructor must never advocate the use of any prescribed drugs or banned substances.
E.2. The instructor should never publicly criticise colleagues.
E.3. Any referrals made by Instructors should be made in the best interests of the clients.
E.4. All advertising must reflect a true and accurate picture of the instructors experience and qualifications.

F. Co-operation

F.1. Instructors must co-operate with other instructors, clubs, and allied professions in the interests of their clients.
F.2. Instructors must co-operate with any medical or related body in the diagnosis, treatment and management of a participants condition.

G. Relationships

G.1. The instructor is responsible for setting and monitoring the boundaries between a working relationship and personal friendship with their clients.
G.2. The instructor should aim to build a professional, trusting and supportive relationship with all clients.
G.3. Clients must be made to understand they have final say in all decisions.
G.4. Each client should be seen as an individual and they should be made to feel that their individuality is respected by the instructor.

H. Quality of Service

H.1. Instructors must give the highest quality service they can on all occasions.
H.2. All classes/seminars/sessions must be planned to give the client the most from the time they have booked.
H.3. The instructor should design classes/sessions/seminars to meet the clients needs, goals and personal fitness levels.
H.4. All services should be provided as agreed in any written quote from the chief instructor or as appears on any official price list/session description.
H.5. Any cancelled sessions should be re-booked within 24 hours.
H.6. All participants/clients have the right to a clean, safe and supportive environment. It is the instructors responsibility to provide this.

I. Equal Opportunities

I.1. Instructors must ensure that there is not prejudice against disabilities, social background, race, sex, age, or sexuality in any session/class/seminar run by Foresight Martial Arts and Fitness.