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The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology CSEP Vision Excellence in exercise physiology and health and fitness through research and best practice ID: 365574

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Professional Advanced Certifications for individuals with an Exercise Science/Kinesiology/Health Science, etc. University Degree

The Canadian Society for Exercise PhysiologySlide2

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

CSEP Vision

Excellence

in exercise physiology and health and fitness through research and best practice. CSEP Mission StatementCSEP is the resource and voice for exercise physiology and health and fitness, providing leadership in research, education and practice to improve health outcomes for Canadians.

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CSEP Professional Standards ProgramBackground

Developed by CSEP in 1982.

Developed in response to the needs and concerns of people involved in conducting fitness services

As the program has developed and grown the name has changed:Fitness Appraisal Certification & Accreditation (FACA) 1982CSEP Health & Fitness Program (CSEP HFP) 2003CSEP Professional Standards Program (CSEP PSP) 2015The CSEP PSP has the highest standards in the Canadian industry for fitness professionals

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CSEP Professional Standards Program Objectives

T

o

establish voluntary standards of competence for personnel and centres on a national scale, and to encourage those currently working in the field or anticipating entering the field to comply with these standards. To provide consumer protection by educating the public to recognize the distinction in qualifications between levels in the model.

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CSEP Professional Standards ProgramCertifications

Two levels of certification

CSEP Certified Personal Trainer® (CSEP-CPT)

CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist® (CSEP-CEP)5Slide6

Why Choose a CSEP Certification?

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Why Choose a CSEP Certification?

A

CSEP certified professional has the highest standards of learning, skills and training in the field of personal training

CSEP ensures excellence in exercise physiology, health and fitness through research and best practiceThe only certifying body in Canada to unite the research branch with the certifications branchCSEP offers the only fitness appraiser training and certification in Canada Your clients get the highest degree of service

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CSEP Membership Benefits

CSEP Certification has many benefits including

:

Professional Liability Insurance included with your membership feeSpecial member rates for Home and Auto Insurance through The Personal Insurance (log in for details)Job Opportunities in various careersMarketing and visibilityMonthly

electronic newsletter, Communiqué, and Gold Standard News, as well as access to archived editions online

Continuing

professional development

opportunities in-person and online

Discount

on CSEP conference registration 

Discount

on ad rates on

csep.ca

and in the Communiqué e-newsletter

Eligibility

for a number of exciting, challenging awards & recognitions

Subscription to Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism (APNM)  - CSEP's official

journal

Included in CSEP-CEP certification; CSEP-CPTs can purchase at a reduced rate

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Number of Certified Members

CSEP has approximately 5376 certified members

3540 CSEP Certified Personal Trainers®

1836 CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologists®These numbers are expected to double by 2019!By becoming certified you are joining a community oflike-minded individuals who recognize the need and importance of exercise and health for everyone.

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CSEP Certified Personal Trainer®

Scope of Practice

A CSEP-CPT works with apparently healthy individuals or those with a stable health

condition between the ages of 15 - 69 years who are able to exercise independently. CSEP-CPTs use the tools and strategies outlined in the CSEP-PATH manual to:Conduct pre-participation health screening assessmentsConduct submaximal aerobic and musculoskeletal fitness and body compositionDesign, implement, and monitor client-tailored exercise programs

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CSEP Certified Personal Trainer®

Pre-

requisites

Academic Requirements2-years of full time study or 60 credits at the post-secondary levelAdditional PrerequisitesCPR and First AidCore CompetenciesThere are six (6) core competency areas, covered through academic courses at the post-secondary level.*Review the full list of requirements at csep.ca

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CSEP Certified Personal Trainer®

Where can CSEP-CPTs work?

Private

consulting i.e. personal trainingMilitary, RCMP, policeUniversity/College fitness facilities

High performance labs

Rehab clinics

Community

centers

Commercial fitness industry i.e. health clubs

Educational Institutions

Accredited Fitness Appraisal Centers

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CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist®

Advanced

certification

CSEP-CEPs can administer any assessment protocol available, health, performance and job related, as well as submax and maximum testing. Their CSEP-CEP coupled with their University degree, training and experience will provide enable them to work along side other allied health professionals. Scope of PracticeThe CSEP-CEP Scope of Practice has 11 points and sanctions the certified member to work with general populations, high performance athletes, and those with chronic health conditions, functional limitations or disabilities across the lifespan.

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CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist®

Pre-requisites

Academic Requirements

Graduation from an undergraduate degree with at least 120 credits at the post-secondary level. Additional PrerequisitesCPR and First AidPractical ExperienceCore CompetenciesThere are 10 core competency areas, covered through academic courses at the post-secondary

level or through several alternative pathways.

*Review the full list of requirements at

csep.ca

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CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist®

Where can CSEP-CEPs work

?

Commercial fitness industry e.g. health clubsFitness Directors e.g. police, armed forces, RCMP

Research Coordinators

e.g. Foundations, Heart & Stroke

High performance athletes

Professors in colleges/universities

e.g. advanced graduate degrees

Preventative care programs

e.g.

Cardiac rehabilitation

Government administration

e.g. provincial/national

Commercial fitness industry

e.g. health

clubs

Accredited Fitness Appraisal

Centers

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Certification Process

Step 1:

ApplyReview the Pre-requisites, including your institution’s CSEP Certification PathwayComplete the Online Application FormStep 2: Challenge the ExamsWorkshop - optionalTheory ExamPractical Exam

Step 3: Register

Complete the Online Registration Form

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Preparing for Y

our Exams

Tools for success:

CSEP Certification Guides:CSEP CPT – 2014 editionCEP CEP – 2009 editionCSEP Physical Activity Training for Health (PATH) Manual Your Institution’s Recommended Course Maps

Online

Coursepacks

and

L

earning Modules

www.csep.ca

/

onlinelearning

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Fees

Application

Fee

$35 for the review of your applicant file

Theory Exam

Fee

$155 CSEP-CPT

$200 CSEP-CEP

Practical

Exam &

Workshops/Practical

Skills

Review Fees

These fees vary across the country. This chart is an average of the cost in 2014-2015

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Maintaining your Certification

Renew your CSEP Membership by March 31, each year

CPR

Must be renew annually (every 12 months)Professional Development Credits (PDCs)CSEP-CPTs are required to collect 20 PDCs every 2-yearsCSEP-CEPs are required to collect 30 PDCs every 2-years19Slide20

EIMC

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CSEPdotCA

/pages/CSEP-SCPE

info@csep.ca

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