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•  The CSEP, then known as the Canadian Association of Sport Sciences (CASS), was founded at the Pan American Games in 1967, the result of four years of cooperative efforts by the Canadian Medical Association and the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

•  The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is a voluntary organization, composed of professionals interested and involved in the scientific study of exercise physiology, exercise biochemistry, fitness and health.

•  CSEP is the only certification agency in Canada that has a RESEARCH

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Introduce the CSEP Professional Standards Program - the branch of CSEP that delivers the professional certifications "•  The program was established by the CSEP in 1982 to address certain needs and concerns

of personnel working in the physical activity, fitness and lifestyle appraisal industry. •  As there were no guidelines to regulate the conduct of fitness practices, a need was

identified for standards that would protect the users of fitness services and, at the same time, acknowledge individuals who were qualified to conduct fitness practices.

•  The"Program"was"established"to"address"the"following"needs"and"concerns"of"personnel"working"in"the"health"and"fitness"industry."

•  A"need"for"consumer"protec>on"due"to"the"absence"of"any"standards"regula>ng"fitness"appraisal"personnel"and"centres."

•  A"concern"that"use"of"the"electrocardiogram"(ECG)"would"be"restricted"to"physicians"in"response"to"the"recommenda>ons"of"a"coroner’s"inquest"and"the" "Ontario"Medical"Associa>on."

•  A"need"for"appropriate"recogni>on"of"fitness"personnel"with"advanced"qualifica>ons"in"fitness"appraisal,"exercise"prescrip>on"and"exercise"counselling."

•  A"concern"that"there"was"an"absence"of"professionalism"in"the"fitness"appraisal"industry."

•  Prior"to"the"implementa>on"of"the"CSEP"PSP,"there"were"no"guidelines"regarding"the"type"and"nature"of"appraisals"conducted"by"unqualified"personnel.""An"unqualified"individual"could"develop"exercise"programs"based"on"results"of"fitness"appraisals"without"prior"demonstra>on"of"an"understanding"of"training"physiology,"fitness"or"exercise"prescrip>on.""Clearly,"the"public"was"placed"in"a"poten>ally"hazardous"situa>on."

•  The CSEP PSP has the highest standards in the Canadian industry for fitness

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Essen>ally,"there"are"two"objec>ves"to"the"CSEP"PSP.""The"first"is"to"establish"voluntary"standards"of"competence"for"personnel"and"centres"on"a"na>onal"scale,"and"to"encourage"those"currently"working"in"the"field"or"an>cipa>ng"entering"the"field"to"comply"with"these"standards.""The"second"is"to"provide"consumer"protec>on"by"educa>ng"the"public"to"recognize"the"dis>nc>on"in"qualifica>ons"between"levels"in"the"model.""For"an"individual"to"par>cipate"in"the"CSEP"PSP"at"any"level,"specific"theore>cal"and"prac>cal"standards"of"competence"must"be"met."The"CSEP"realizes"that"unqualified"personnel"will"con>nue"to"conduct"fitness"appraisals"regardless"of"the"existence"of"the"CSEP"PSP.""However,"it"is"beQer"that"the"CSEP"aQempt"to"standardize"and"upgrade"the"quality"of"health"and"fitness"appraisals,"and"aQempt"to"limit"the"type"of"appraisals"conducted"by"unqualified"personnel,"than"to"take"no"role"in"the"system.""

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The"CSEPSCPT"cer>fica>on"will"recognize"individuals"with"formal"postSsecondary"training"in"physical"ac>vity/exercise"prescrip>on"focusing"on"healthSrelated"physical"fitness."This"training"will"allow"them"to"provide"individual"physical"ac>vity/exercise"prescrip>on(s)"to"apparently"healthy"individuals"based"on"the"results"of"the"CSEPSPATH."The"purpose"of"the"CSEPSCPT"designa>on"is"to"establish"the"standard"in"the"Canadian"personal"fitness"training"industry"for"healthSrelated"fitness"assessment,"physical"ac>vity"and"lifestyle"counselling."""The"CSEP"Cer>fied"Personal"Trainer"(CSEPSCPT)"is"a"professional"with"the"minimum"equivalent"of"2Syears"of"fullS>me"study"(or"60"credits)"of"University/College"coursework"in"specific"core"competency"areas"related"to"the"exercise"sciences"from"an"accredited"postSsecondary"ins>tu>on."A"CSEPSCPT"works"with"apparently"healthy"individuals"or"those"with"a"stable"health"condi>on"who"are"able"to"exercise"independently."""The"objec>ve"of"the"CSEPSCEP"cer>fica>on"is"to"recognize"the"qualifica>ons"of"those"persons"who"possess"advanced"formal"academic"prepara>on"and"prac>cal"experience"in"both"healthSrelated"and"performanceSrelated"physical"ac>vity/exercise"science"fitness"applica>ons"for"nonSclinical"and"clinical"popula>ons.""""

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CSEPSSCPE,"founding"our"policies"and"cer>fica>ons"on"the"more"recent,"up"to"date"evidence'based+research+establishes"a"firm"standard"of"credibility"–"we"consistently"locate"the"bestSpublished"research"on"the"topic"under"study,"and"incorporate"it"into"our"policies,"educa>on,"and"cer>fica>on"processes."""EvidenceSBased"Research"(material"that"is"constructed"from"reputable,"objec>ve"research"versus"obscure"findings"or"popular"literature)"means"that"the"informa>on"that"you"use"meets"rigorous"academic"research"standards"and"is"peerSreviewed."In"other"words,"the"informa>on"is"based"on"quan>ta>ve"research,"not"someone’s"opinion.""""As"the"Gold"Standard"in"Exercise"Science"and"Personal"Training,"CSEPSSCPE"ensures"excellence"in"exercise"physiology,"health,"and"fitness"through"research"and"best"prac>ce.""By"foregrounding"our"work"in"evidenceSbased"research,"we"ensure"that"CSEPSSCPE"remains"a"leader"in"exercise"science"and"personal"training,"and"in"doing"so,"our"members"are"privy"to"cu]ng"edge"informa>on"that"situates"their"work"at"the"forefront"of"exercise"science"and"personal"training"ac>vity"and"research."""The"field"of"exercise,"physiology,"and"overall"health"sciences"advances"at"such"a"fast"pace"that"the"body"of"evidence"and"founda>onal"research"must"be"methodically"evaluated"and"integrated"for"the"benefit"of"both"pa>ents"and"professionals"alike.”"By"relying"strictly"on"evidenceSbased"research,"we"provide"consistent"quality"assurance"for"you,"our"members"(CSEPSCEP,"CSEPSCPT,"Academic,"Student,"and"Business"Members).""We"ensure"you"receive"only"the"most"reputable"of"informa>on,"and"that"your"cer>fica>on"is"in"keeping"with"scien>fic"advancements"in"your"field.""""

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The"CSEPSCPT"cer>fica>on"will"recognize"individuals"with"formal"postSsecondary"training"in"physical"ac>vity/exercise"prescrip>on"focusing"on"healthSrelated"physical"fitness."This"training"will"allow"them"to"provide"individual"physical"ac>vity/exercise"prescrip>on(s)"to"apparently"healthy"individuals"based"on"the"results"of"the"CSEPSPATH."The"purpose"of"the"CSEPSCPT"designa>on"is"to"establish"the"standard"in"the"Canadian"personal"fitness"training"industry"for"healthSrelated"fitness"assessment,"physical"ac>vity"and"lifestyle"counselling."""The"CSEP"Cer>fied"Personal"Trainer"(CSEPSCPT)"is"a"professional"with"the"minimum"equivalent"of"2Syears"of"fullS>me"study"(or"60"credits)"of"University/College"coursework"in"specific"core"competency"areas"related"to"the"exercise"sciences"from"an"accredited"postSsecondary"ins>tu>on."A"CSEPSCPT"works"with"apparently"healthy"individuals"or"those"with"a"stable"health"condi>on"who"are"able"to"exercise"independently."""The"objec>ve"of"the"CSEPSCEP"cer>fica>on"is"to"recognize"the"qualifica>ons"of"those"persons"who"possess"advanced"formal"academic"prepara>on"and"prac>cal"experience"in"both"healthSrelated"and"performanceSrelated"physical"ac>vity/exercise"science"fitness"applica>ons"for"nonSclinical"and"clinical"popula>ons.""""

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Your"clients"get"the"highest"degree"of"service:"CSEP"is"the"only"agency"in"Canada"whose"cer>fied"professionals"are"directly"affiliated"with"the"scien>sts/researchers"who"are"experts"in"this"field"CSEP"offers"the"only"fitness"appraiser"(assessments)"training"and"cer>fica>on"in"Canada"A"CSEP"professional"(CSEPSCPT"or"CSEPSCEP)"has"the"highest"standards"of"learning,"skills"and"training"in"the"field"of"personal"training"CSEP"supports"and"endorses"provincial"Ministry"of"Educa>on"college"diplomas"University"degree"programs"are"the"founda>on"of"our"cer>fica>ons"Na>onal"theory"and"prac>cal"examina>ons"are"developed"and"delivered"by"experts"in"the"field"Con>nuing"educa>on"to"maintain"skills"and"proficiency"is"mandatory"Membership"includes"Professional"Liability"Insurance""Your"benefits"as"a"member"include:"Professional"Liability"Insurance"included"with"your"membership"fee"Special"member"rates"for"Home"and"Auto"Insurance"through"The"Personal"Insurance"(log"in"for"details)"Job"Opportuni>es"in"various"careers"Marke>ng"and"visibility:""

Free"basic"lis>ng"in"the"CSEP"Online"Member"Directory""Op>onal"enhanced"lis>ng"for"a"nominal"annual"fee""

Promo>on"to"third"party"billing"agencies/employers""Subscrip>on"to"Applied'Physiology,'Nutri3on'and'Metabolism"(APNM)""S"CSEP's"official"journal""

included"in"CSEPSCEP"cer>fica>on"op>onal"at"a"discounted"rate"for"CSEPSCPTs""

Monthly"electronic"newsleQer,"Communiqué,"and"access"to"archived"edi>ons"online"Con>nuing"professional"development"opportuni>es"Discount"on"CSEP"conference"registra>on"and"eligibility"for"the"CSEP"Health"&"Fitness"Program"Cer>fied"Member"Award"Discount"on"ad"rates"on"csep.ca"and"in"the"Communiqué"eSnewsleQer"""

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The CSEP-CPT is NOT a pre-requisite or stepping stone to the advanced CSEP-CEP. But this is a certification they can obtain during their studies. Scope"of"Prac>ce"A"CSEPSCPT"works"with"apparently"healthy"individuals"or"those"with"a"stable"health"condi>on"who"are"able"to"exercise"independently.""•  Conducts"basic"preSpar>cipa>on"health"screening"assessments"on"all"clients"using"

evidenceSbased"tools"and"gathers"informa>on"about"physical"ac>vity"and"lifestyle"behaviours"

•  Administers"various"fitness"assessments"on"clients"including"submaximal"aerobic"fitness,"musculoskeletal"fitness"(muscular"strength,"endurance,"power,"flexibility,"and"balance),"and"anthropometry.""

•  Gathers"and"applies"informa>on"about"the"physical"ac>vity,"fitness,"and"lifestyle"of"a"client"or"group"of"clients"to"design,"implement,"and"monitor"clientStailored"submaximal"exercise"programs"for"healthier"living.""

•  Recognizes"their"own"area"of"exper>se"and"refers"clients"who"fall"outside"that"exper>se"to"a"CSEP"Cer>fied"Exercise"Physiologist®,"physician,"or"other"appropriate"health"care"provider.""

"The"CSEPSCPT"is"not"cer>fied"to:"•  Use"an"ECG"for"any"purpose."•  U>lize"any"assessment"protocols"or"design"exercise"programs"that"require"maximal"

aerobic"or"anaerobic"effort.""•  Assess"muscular"strength"using"maximal"1RM"assessment"protocols"or"design"programs"

based"on"resistance"loads"exceeding"90%"of"the"predicted"1RM."•  Administer"fitness"assessments,"or"design,"implement"and"monitor"clientStailored"exercise"

prescrip>on"strategies"for"popula>ons"with"unstable"medical"condi>ons,"more"than"one"medical"condi>on,"under"15"years"or"over"69"years,"or"with"special"needs"that"the"CSEPSCPT"feels"illSequipped"to"address.""

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Cer1fica1on+Requirements"+To"aQain"the"CSEPSCPT"status,"candidates"must"have"completed"the"academic"requirements,"pass"a"theory"exam,"successfully"complete"a"prac>cal"exam"under"the"auspices"of"a"CSEPSCPT"Instructor"Examiner"and"obtain"their"CPR"level"C"or"higher."Candidates"must"also"pay"the"required"registra>on"and"membership"fee"as"established"by"CSEP."""Most"university"students"studying"in"the"exercise"science"area"are"eligible"at"the"comple>on"of"their"second+or+third+year"of"study.""They"are"welcome"to"challenge"the"CSEPSCPT"exams"and"become"a"CSEP"CERTIFIED"professional,"provided"they"meet"all"requirements.""Academic+Requirements+CSEPSCPT"Candidates"must"show"that"they"have"completed"at"least"the"equivalent"of"2Syears"of"fullS>me"study"(or"60"credits)"at"the"postSsecondary"level."Candidates"must"show"that"they"have"successfully"completed"this"requirement"through"either"a)"gradua>on"from"an"appropriate"2Syear"College"Diploma"program,"or"b)"through"course"work"towards"gradua>on"in"an"appropriate"Bachelor"degree,"or"c)"from"a"combina>on"of"a"completed"CEGEP"DEC"in"the"PreSUniversity"Science"Stream"and"courses"in"an"appropriate"Bachelor"degree."""In"the"case"of"applicants"using"their"CEGEP"DEC"courses,"they"must"show"that"at"least"a"minimum"of"30"credits"(the"equivent"of"1Syear"of"fullS>me"study)"come"from"the"University"system."""The"CSEPSCPT"Candidate"must"show"that"their"course"work"meets"all"of"the"Core"Competencies"outlined"for"the"CSEPSCPT."In"some"cases"the"CSEPSCPT"Candidate"may"be"required"to"provide"course"outlines"to"support"their"applica>on.""CPR+Requirements"Candidates"are"required"to"hold"a"current/valid"CPR"level"C."Candidates"are"also"required"to"have"successfully"completed"a"course"in"emergency"firstSaid"and/or"standard"firstSaid."There"are"a"number"of"CPR"gran>ng"agencies"that"provide"this"training"to"our"members"that"have"different"designa>on">tles"."CSEPSCPTs"are"required"to"renew"their"CPR"C,"or"higher,"annually.""CSEP"PSP"will"ONLY"accept"cer>ficates"for"CPR"courses"or"CPR"reScer>fica>ons"that"are"delivered"en>rely"in"person"and"include"a"prac>cal"component;"therefore,"onSline"CPR"courses"will+not"be"accepted."CSEP"PSP"will"ONLY"accept"CPR"cer>ficates;"a)"issued"by"an"organiza>on"that"adheres"to"the"ILCOR"standards""OR"b)"issued"by"an"organiza>on"whose"instructors"are"cer>fied"by"and/or"registered"with"an"organiza>on"who"adheres"to"the"ILCOR"standards,""OR"c)"issued"by"an"organiza>on"who"adheres"to"the"ILCOR"standards"for"CPR"courses/recer>fica>on"delivered"by"an"independent"instructor"who"is"cer>fied"by"and/or"registered"with"that"organiza>on"Note:+The"CSEPSCPT"cer>fica>on"and"reScer>fica>on"CPR"standard"for"accredita>on"has"been"changed"from"Level"A"to"Level"C"or"higher"to"reflect"provincial"legisla>on"and"AED"availability.""First+Aid+–+An"individual"must"have"successfully"obtained"their"First"Aid"cer>ficate"at"one"point"in"their"career."It"is"not"mandatory"to"renew"this"yearly.""""Core+Competencies+1.  Human"Anatomy,"Human"Physiology,"and"Exercise"Physiology"2."Theory"and"Methods"of"Behaviour"Modifica>on"3."Theory"and"Methods"of"HealthSRelated"Physical"Ac>vity"&"Physical"Fitness"Assessment"4."Theory"and"Methods"of"HealthSRelated"Exercise"Prescrip>on"and"Program"Design"5."Safety"and"Emergency"Procedures"6."Documenta>on,"Administra>on"and"Professionalism"""

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The"CSEPSCEP"performs"assessments/evalua>ons,"prescribes"condi>oning"exercise,"provides"exercise"supervision/monitoring,"counselling,"healthy"lifestyle"educa>on,"and"outcome"evalua>on"for"“apparently"healthy”"individuals"and/or"popula>ons"with"medical"condi>ons,"func>onal"limita>ons"or"disabili>es"through"the"applica>on"of"physical"ac>vity/exercise,"for"the"purpose"of"improving"health,"func>on"and"work"or"sport"performance.""A+CSEP'CEP+is+sanc1oned+by+the+CSEP+to:"1."Conduct"preSpar>cipa>on"screening,"administer"various"health"and"fitness"assessments,"prescribe"and"supervise"exercise"programs,"and"provide"counseling"and"healthy"lifestyle"educa>on"to"general"popula>ons,"high"performance"athletes,"and"those"with"chronic"health"condi>ons,"func>onal"limita>ons"or"disabili>es"across"the"lifespan."2."Conduct"preSpar>cipa>on"screening"using"evidenceSinformed"tools"that"will"support"recommenda>ons"for"individual"clientStailored"physical"ac>vity"and"exercise"programs"within"the"CEP’s"individual"knowledge"competency.""3."Accept"referrals"from"licensed"health"care"professionals"who"are"trained"and"licensed"to"diagnose"and"treat"acute"and"chronic"medical"condi>ons."The"CEP"may"clear"clients"with"one"chronic"health"condi>on"to"work"with"a"CPT."Further"medical"clearance"should"be"sought"if"the"health"condi>on"is"unstable.""4."Use"evidenceSinformed"behavior"change"models"to"facilitate"physical"ac>vity"and"exercise"par>cipa>on,"and"lifestyle"modifica>on."5."Interpret"the"results"of"comprehensive"fitness"assessment"protocols"to"determine"health,"physical"func>on,"work"and/or"sport"performance.""6."Monitor"the"influence"of"commonly"used"medica>ons"on"the"response"to"subSmaximal"and"maximal"exercise"during"assessments"and/or"training"sessions.""7."Use"the"outcomes"from"objec>ve"health"and"fitness"assessments"to"design"and"implement"safe"and"effec>ve"physical"ac>vity"and"exercise"prescrip>ons"for"both"healthy"and"unhealthy"popula>ons"8."Make"general,"evidenceSinformed,"dietary"recommenda>ons"if"within"the"CEP’s"individual"knowledge"competency,"recognizing"when"to"refer"to"a"registered"die>cian"for"more"specialized"counselling."9."Measure"and"monitor"heart"rate,"electric"ac>vity"of"the"heart"(using"ECG)"and"blood"pressure"(by"ausculta>on"unless"hearing"impaired)"at"rest,"during"exercise"and"postSexercise."These"measures"can"be"used"to"iden>fy,"but"not"diagnose,"irregulari>es"during"rest,"subSmaximal,"and"maximal"exercise."""10."Draw"finger"prick"blood"(capillary),"or"venous"samples"provided"they"comply"with"the"current"CSEP"Blood"Sampling"Policy.""11."Conduct"group"physical"ac>vity"or"exercise"sessions"with"appropriately"screened"par>cipants."Sessions"can"include"any"one"or"combina>on"of"aerobic,"resistance,"balance"or"flexibility"exercises"within"the"CEP’s"individual"knowledge"competency."Addi>onal"training"and"cer>fica>on"must"be"sought"to"ensure"that"the"CEP"has"expert"competence"for"different"exercise"modali>es"where"necessary."A+CSEP'CEP+is+not+sanc1oned+by+CSEP+to:"Diagnose"pathology"based"on"any"assessment"or"observa>on.""

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Cer1fica1on+Requirements+Highly"Recommended"Addi>onal"Cer>fica>on"Enhancements"Individuals"wishing"to"be"cer>fied"as"CSEPSCEP’s"are"highly"recommended,"but"not"required,"to"have"successfully"completed"the"CSEP"Cer>fied"Personal"Trainer®"(CSEPSCPT)"cer>fica>on"or"have"studied"the"content"of"the"current"edi>on"of"the"CSEPSPATH.""Academic+Requirements"CSEPSCEP"Candidates"must"show"that"they"have"graduated"from"an"appropriate"Undergraduate"program"with"successful"comple>on"of"at"least"120"credits"at"the"postSsecondary"level."The"CSEPSCEP"Candidate"must"show"that"their"course"work"meets"all"of"the"Core"Competencies"outlined"for"the"CSEPSCEP."In"some"cases"the"CSEPSCEP"Candidate"may"be"required"to"provide"course"outlines"to"support"their"applica>on."+The+CPR+and+First+Aid+requirements+are+the+same+as+those+for+the+CSEP'CPT++First+Aid+–+An"individual"must"have"successfully"obtained"their"First"Aid"cer>ficate"at"one"point"in"their"career."It"is"not"mandatory"to"renew"this"yearly."""CPR+Requirements+Candidates"are"required"to"hold"a"current/valid"CPR"level"C."Candidates"are"also"required"to"have"successfully"completed"a"course"in"emergency"firstSaid"and/or"standard"firstSaid."There"are"a"number"of"CPR"gran>ng"agencies"that"provide"this"training"to"our"members"that"have"different"designa>on">tles"."CSEPSCPTs"are"required"to"renew"their"CPR"C,"or"higher,"annually.""CSEP"PSP"will"ONLY"accept"cer>ficates"for"CPR"courses"or"CPR"reScer>fica>ons"that"are"delivered"en>rely"in"person"and"include"a"prac>cal"component;"therefore,"onSline"CPR"courses"will+not"be"accepted."CSEP"PSP"will"ONLY"accept"CPR"cer>ficates;"a)"issued"by"an"organiza>on"that"adheres"to"the"ILCOR"standards""OR"b)"issued"by"an"organiza>on"whose"instructors"are"cer>fied"by"and/or"registered"with"an"organiza>on"who"adheres"to"the"ILCOR"standards,""OR"c)"issued"by"an"organiza>on"who"adheres"to"the"ILCOR"standards"for"CPR"courses/recer>fica>on"delivered"by"an"independent"instructor"who"is"cer>fied"by"and/or"registered"with"that"organiza>on"Note:+The"CSEPSCPT"cer>fica>on"and"reScer>fica>on"CPR"standard"for"accredita>on"has"been"changed"from"Level"A"to"Level"C"or"higher"to"reflect"provincial"legisla>on"and"AED"availability."+Prac1cal+Experience+Provide"documenta>on"confirming"that"the"candidate"has"completed"a"coSop,"work"and/or"volunteer"experience"in"healthSrelated"fitness,"and/or"performance"(work"or"sport)"related"fitness,"above"and"beyond"that"included"in"the"University"undergraduate"degree"curriculum.""Proof"of"at"least"100"hours"of"prac>cal"experience"is"REQUIRED."It"is"highly"recommended"that"candidates"aQain"an"addi>onal"150"hours"of"prac>cal"experience"with"diverse"popula>ons"that"include"those"with"chronic"condi>ons,"athletes"and/or"special"popula>ons.""A"minimum"of"25"hours"of"experience"in"the"following"areas"is"strongly"recommended"so"that"candidates"are"prepared"for"the"examina>on"and"for"work"as"a"CSEPSCEP:"Musculoskeletal"and"Neuromuscular"Condi>ons"""CardioSmetabolic"and"Pulmonary"Condi>ons"Sport"and"HighSPerformance""Occupa>onal"Health"and"Fitness"++Core+Competencies"1.  Founda>ons"2.  Special"Popula>ons"3.  Client"Screening"and"Evalua>on"4.  Health"and"Exercise"Psychology"5.  Clinical"Assessment"and"Pharmacology"6.  Advanced"Fitness"Assessment"and"Exercise"Prescrip>on"7.  High"Performance"Athletes"8.  Workplace"Health"and"Fitness"9.  Lifestyle"Literacy"10.  Professional"Prac>ce""Applicants"whose"undergraduate"program"of"study"did"not"include"all"of"the"Core"Competency"domains"and"related"sub"domains"will"have"to"achieve"these"Core"Competencies"through"several"alternate"cri>cal"pathways"which"may"include"selfSdirected"learning,"workshops,"diploma"courses,"university"courses,"coSopera>ve"educa>on"work"or"volunteer"experience."""+""""""

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Interested"candidates"can"access"all"this"informa>on"and"the"Step"by"Step"process"on"the"CSEP"website"(www.csep.ca)"under"the"Cer>fica>ons"tab.""Step"1:"Apply"S  Review"the"PreSrequisites"(for"the"appropriate"cer>fica>on)"as"discussed"earlier"in"the"

presenta>on.""S  CSEP"has"completed"CSEP"Cer>fica>on"Pathways"for"many"ins>tu>ons"across"the"country."These"

Pathways"provide"candidates"with"an"outline"of"the"courses"within"their"program"that"best"fit"the"core"competency"requirements"of"the"cer>fica>ons."The"Pathways"are"offered"as"a"guideline"for"students,"in"some"cases"other"courses"besides"what"is"listed"may"work"for"a"core"competency"and"students"can"include"them"in"their"applica>on"for"review."

S  Complete"the"online"applica>on"form"(found"on"the"CSEP"website),"submit"all"suppor>ng"documents,"including"official"transcripts.""

"Step"2:"Workshop"&"Exams"S  If"your"applica>on"has"been"approved"by"CSEP"you"will"now"be"eligible"to"take"a"workshop"and"

challenge"the"theory"and"prac>cal"Exams."It"is"recommended"that"you"take"a"workshop"before"taking"the"theory"and"prac>cal"exams."The"examina>on"process"must"be"started"within"1"year"of"being"approved."Aser"the"successful"comple>on"of"your"first"exam"(theory"or"prac>cal),"you"have"6"months"from"that"date"to"complete"the"other"exam"and"register"with"CSEP."

S  Workshops"and"Prac>cal"exams"are"most"osen"scheduled"on"an"asSneeded"basis"based"on"demand"from"applica>ons."Prac>cal"exams"must"be"taken"from"an"approved"CSEP"Instructor/Examiner"

S  Theory"exams"are"hosted"by"PearsonVUE"in"ComputerSBased"Tes>ng"Centres"across"the"country."""Step"3:"Register"S"Once"you"have"successfully"completed"the"CSEP"Theory"and"Prac>cal"exams"you"will"be"able"to"register"to"complete"your"cer>fica>on,"through"an"online"form"and"with"payment"of"membership"fees.""

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CSEP"has"cer>fica>on"guides"available"for"both"cer>fica>on"levels.""The"CSEP"CPT"Guide"was"recently"reSreleased,"along"with"the"CSEP"PATH"manual"and"features"the"mpst"recent"study"guides"available"to"prepare"for"the"CSEP"CPT"prac>cal"and"theory"exams."The"CSEP"CEP"guide"was"released"in"2009"and"is"expected"to"reSrelease"in"2016.""The"CSEP"PATH"provides"comprehensive,"evidenceSbased"informa>on"to"support"the"training"and"work"of"CSEP"Cer>fied"Personal"Trainers"(CSEPSCPTs),"CSEP"Cer>fied"Exercise"Physiologists"(CSEPSCEPs),"and"other"qualified"exercise"professionals"in"Canada""CSEP"has"compiled"concise"lists"of"all"qualifying"courses"for"every"college"and"university"in"Canada"for"both"the"CSEP"CEP"and"CPT"cer>fica>on.""Please"consult"with"your"college"or"university"ambassador"to"find"out"exactly"which"courses"sa>sfy"your"cer>fica>on’s"core"competency"""CSEP’s"online"learning"plauorm"features"many"exci>ng"webinars"which"may"assist"you"in"your"CSEP"CEP"or"CPT"exam"prepara>on.""The"success"rate"for"the"CSEP"CPT"theory"is:"87%"The"success"rate"for"the"CSEP"CEP"theory"is:"57%"""

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Processing"and"reviewing"applica>on"forms"is"extremely">meSconsuming"and"skilled"work;"CSEP’s"Educa>on"Coordinators"must"be"thorough"with"each"and"every"applica>on"received,"and"must"have"an"inSdepth"knowledge"of"the"CSEP"CPT"&"CEP"programs.""""Pos>ng"and"administering"theory"and"prac>cal"exams"requires"infrastructure"resources,"as"well"as"staff">me"and"processing"costs,"ie"credit"card"costs,"mailing,"etc…"In"addi>on,"in"order"to"maintain"the"level"of"integrity"that"CSEP"was"built"on,"the"CSEP"PSP"program"must"con>nue"to"affect"research"and"development"of"its"flagship"programs.""All"of"this"translates"to"[minimal]"costs"to"the"applicant"&"candidate.""When"it"comes"to"Workshops"and"Exam"fees,"you"will"no>ce"a"disparity"between"tes>ng"centers;"this"is"simply"due"to"the"very"wide"range"in"overhead"costs"from"one"facility"to"another;"things"like"facility"rentals,"CSEP"IE"&"Assistant"remunera>on,"Insurance,"etc…are"all"variables"which"factor"into"the"differen>a>on"of"costs."

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In"order"to"maintain"your"cer>fica>on,"your"Professional"Liability"Insurance"and"Commercial"General"Liablity"Insurance"coverage,"you"must:"S  Renew"your"cer>fica>on"by"March"31*"of"each"year"

S  If"you"do"not"renew"by"March"31,"your"professional"liability"insurance"coverage"will"be"suspended,"including"for"claims"regarding"incidents"which"took"place"prior"to"March"31,"un>l"you"renew"or"un>l"you"purchase"con>nua>on"coverage."If"you"let"your"cer>fica>on"lapse"for"more"than"2"months"(i.e."if"you"do"not"renew"by"May"31"of"the"year"your"membership"expired),"you"will"forfeit"your"cer>fica>on"and"it"will"be"necessary"to"reSapply"and"reStake"the"examina>ons."

"S"Keep"your"CPR"current"(i.e.,"recer>fy"CPR"‘C’"every"year)"CSEP'will'ONLY'accept'cer3ficates'for'CPR'courses'or'CPR'reFcer3fica3ons'that'are'

delivered'en3rely'in'person'and'include'a'prac3cal'component.'OnFline'CPR'courses'will'not'be'accepted.""S"Acquire"20"or"30"professional"development"credits"(PDC)"every"two"years"depending"on"your"level"of"cer>fica>on"(see"the"PDC"chart)."Members"are"encouraged"to"select"quality"professional"development"opportuni>es"that"will"enhance"their"knowledge"and"exper>se"in"the"areas"of"healthSrelated"fitness"applica>ons"for"both"apparently"healthy"popula>ons."Please"contact"us"if"you"are"not"sure"about"your"next"required""

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Exercise"is"Medicine"Canada"(EIMC)"is"a"CSEP"ini>a>ve"to"promote"physical"ac>vity,"health"promo>on"and"wellness."EIMC"is"supported"by"an"Advisory"Council"with"representa>ves"from"the"primary"healthcare"and"exercise"professional"organiza>ons."The"Council"meets"annually"to"guide"the"strategic"direc>on"and"ac>vi>es"of"the"EIMC"program."A"CSEP"EIMC"liaison"commiQee"supports"the"network"of"CSEP"exercise"professionals"to"build"advocacy"and"implementa>on"from"the"groundSup"in"professional"and"social"communi>es"across"Canada.""The"goals"of"Exercise"is"Medicine"Canada"are"to:"•  Increase"the"number"of"health"care"professionals"who"are"assessing,"prescribing"

and"counseling"pa>ents"in"physical"ac>vity"•  Increase"the"number"of"Canadians"mee>ng"the"

Canadian"Physical"Ac>vity"Guidelines"and"the"Canadian"Sedentary"Behaviour"Guidelines"

•  Encourage"the"appropriate"use"of"qualified"exercise"professionals"in"the"preven>on"and"treatment"of"chronic"disease"

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