How do I get CSEP certified?

The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the U of M offers degrees. The Bachelor of Kinesiology program is the degree program of choice for students wishing to obtain CSEP certifications. The reason for this is that the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program has most of the courses that are needed to be certified by CSEP .

A common misunderstanding students have about CSEP certification is that it is a program offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the U of M. It is not. CSEP is an organization that is external from the University.

CSEP-CPT™ CERTIFICATION (Level 1)

CSEP-CEP™ CERTIFICATION (Level 2)

CSEP-CPT™ CERTIFICATION (Level 1)

Certified Personal Trainer

The Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT™) designation was designed to establish the minimum standard in the Canadian personal fitness training industry. This certification recognizes the need for personal trainers to have formal academic and practical preparation in health and fitness at accredited colleges and universities.

 What Does a CSEP-CPT™ do?

A CSEP-CPT™ is a professional with a well-defined scope of practice related to personal training and lifestyle counseling.

Authorized to assess health-related physical fitness, provide general lifestyle counseling, and act as a personal trainer.

May provide tailored physical activity programs to a client or group of clients using varied fitness equipment.

Sanctioned to monitor and change a client's physical activity/exercise program.

NOT sanctioned by CSEP to use an ECG for any purpose, utilize any assessment protocols other than the CPAFLA and those specifically listed in the CSEP-CPT™ Study Guide, use assessment protocols that require maximal exercise (unless working under the supervision of a CSEP-CEP™), or work with populations with medical conditions, functional limitations and disabilities.

 How do I Become CSEP-CPT™ Certified?

Students need to complete course work in the following six core areas:

1. Basic Anatomy/Physiology

2. Basic Psychological Characteristics and Motivational Strategies

3. Theory and Methods of Health Related Physical Fitness

4. Physical Activity / Exercise Prescription and Design

5. Safety and Emergency Procedures

6. Documentation, Administration and Professionalism

What courses offered by the University of Manitoba are required for CSEP-CPT™ Certification?

If I complete all of the courses do I become a CSEP-CPT™?

No. In addition to the courses CSEP-CPT™ requires the following:

· Must have a minimum of 2 years of the required University Degree or College Diploma coursework (60 credit hours).

· Current Basic Rescuer CPR and successful completion of a Standard First Aid course.

· Pass a written exam (70%) and practical exam (pass/fail). **May be completed as part of KIN 4460.

· A minimum of 25 hours of documented experience providing fitness training with clients will be required in order to renew your CPT certification after 1 year.

 CSEP-CEP™ CERTIFICATION (Level 2)

Certified Exercise Physiologist

 "The most advanced certification in the health & fitness industry"

 The Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP™ ) certification recognizes the qualifications of those persons who possess advanced formal academic preparation and practical experience in both health-related and performance-related physical activity/exercise science fitness applications for non-clinical and clinical populations.

What does a CSEP-CEP™ do?

The CSEP-CEP™ performs assessments/evaluations, prescribes conditioning exercise, provides exercise supervision, counseling, healthy lifestyle education and outcome evaluation for ‘apparently’ healthy individuals and/or populations with medical conditions, functional limitations or disabilities through the application of physical activity/exercise for the purpose of improving health, function and work or sport performance.

How do I become CSEP-CEP™ certified?

Unlike the CSEP-CPT™ certification, the CSEP-CEP™ certification requires a completed Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science. This is an advanced designation and can only be obtained through the completion of specific course work and a recognized four-year degree program in Kinesiology (or equivalent).

 If I complete the Bachelor of Kinesiology will I be CSEP-CEP certified?

No. While a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree is a major step towards certification, CSEP has a list of other requirements that students must complete in order to certify as a CEP™ . The requirements can be viewed on the CSEP website at: http://www.csep.ca  

 What courses offered by the University of Manitoba are needed?

First, there are Core Courses that are required for both the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree and CSEP Certification. Secondly, there are Elective Courses which are not required in the Bachelor of Kinesiology program but are required for CSEP-CEP™ certification. Finally, there are Auxiliary Courses that are not required but would be valuable for students working toward CSEP-CEP™ certification.