The development of EHFA Standards is undertaken through specially formed committees of experts from across the industry known as EHFA Technical Experts Groups (TEGs). These TEGs are formed by qualified individuals recruited by the Standards Council according to the following criteria:

• Involvement on the specific field of expertise, with both specific training and practical experience (for a minimum of 3 years).
• Good vision of the needs identified in the field, accordingly to the actual and/or potential jobs and occupations in the Industry.
• Relevant background in vocational training and/or a degree in the specific field (academic degree, certifications, accreditations, etc).
• two references coming from recognised experts for the specific field of expertise.
• Good level of communication in English (writing and speaking). 

The TEGs report their progress to the Standards Council and all standards development work is distributed across EHFA members for the widest consultation and will not become effective until they are ratified, by specific resolution, at the annual General Assembly which usually occurs in May.  

The EHFA TEGs application form can be downloaded here.

The TEG for the review of the EHFA Standards (levels 3 & 4 EQF), comprised:

TEG Leader:

Alfonso Jimenez, PhD, Chairman EHFA Standards Council

TEG Members:

Susanne Bjarklund (SAFE, SATS, Sweden)
Richard Earney (Aspria, Belgium)
Ben Gittus (SkillsActive, UK)
Matthias Guett (EOSE, Lyon, France)
Niki Keene (Curves International )
Margarida Manz (Manz Production, Portugal)
Xavier Martins Dias (Les Mills International)
Pernilla Ohlsson (PT School, Sweden)
Maura O Sullivan Ryan (NCEF, University of Limerick, Ireland)
Jean Sadouni, Chair of TEG Leaders, EHFA SC
Richard Van Riel (Fitness First Benelux)

It should be noted that there are now more than thirty technical experts across Europe, representing the different stakeholders of our sector, who have already volunteered to assist with the review and expansion of the EHFA Standards.

The EHFA Standards levels 3 & 4 EQF, as approved by the General Assembly of EHFA on 23 April 2010, can be downloaded here

The current Technical Expert Groups include:

• TEG for the development of the Standards for EQF level 2 (supervised professional practice); especially oriented to support of the developing industry in central European countries. 
  
  TEG Leader: Julian Berriman (Premier Global, UK)
  
  TEG members: 
  Bjorn Vergers, (Vergers Sports Advies, The Netherlands)
  Rita Santos Rocha (ESDRM, Portugal)
  Sebastian Hureau (FitnessFirst, France)
  Dorota Opoka (University School of Physical Education, Wroclaw, Poland).
  
  The Standards were approved at the last General Assembly of EHFA on 13 April 2011, and can be downloaded here
  
  
• TEG for the development of a Sector Qualifications Framework for the fitness industry, to offer a unitary reference framework for the future development and activation of the National Qualifications Frameworks in each member state of EU. This project is especially relevant for the credibility and recognition of the industry as a proactive partner supporting the mobility and professional recognition, education and training across Europe. 
  
  TEG Leader: Jean Sadouni, Chair of TEG Leaders EHFA SC, Belgium.
  
  TEG members:
  Rob Commissar (Curves International, Europe)
  Richard Earney (Aspria, Belgium)
  Gary  Lee (SkillsActive, UK)
  Margarida Manz (Manz Production, Portugal)
  Xavier Martins Dias, the Netherlands
  Pernilla Ohlsson (PT School, Sweden)
  Richard Van Riel (Fitness First, Benelux)
  Michaela Waibel (InLine Academy, Germany)
  Alfonso Jimenez, Chair EHFA Standards Council
  
  The second meeting of the Group is going to take place in Brussels, on 14 September 2011.  The meeting will also be attended by a representative from the DG Education & Culture, EU Commission. 

• TEG for the development of Standards at EQF levels 3 and 4 for Children and Adolescents. These are to provide standards on evidence-based practice for exercise professionals working in these areas. To download draft Minutes from the kick-off meeting in London on 5 July 2011, please click here
  
  
• TEG for the development of Standards for levels 3 and 4 of the EQF for Elderly/Older Adult population group. These are to provide standards on evidence-based practice for exercise professionals working with this population group. To download draft Minutes from the kick-off meeting in London on 5 July 2011, please click here
  
  
• TEG for the development of the Standards for Exercise Referral. To download draft Minutes from the kick-off meeting in London on 5 July 2011, please click here
  
  
  Part of current the strategic plan will involve the consideration for the development of standards at EQF level 5 in the area of special population groups for the areas of cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal and mental disorders in. This work will start in 2011.