The purpose of this award is to acknowledge an undergraduate student in physical education, human kinetics, or a related discipline graduating within the current year with the highest standing in the scientific portion of the curriculum. Each spring, these awards are presented by the individual universities student award departments.
- The student must be graduating within the current year.
- The student must be enrolled in physical education, human kinetics, or a related discipline.
- These awards are administered through each university’s Student Award Office in conjunction with the Chair/Dean of the applicable department, school, or faculty.
- Awarded to the student with the highest standing within the scientific portion of the curriculum.
- The university’s Student Award Office will notify CSEP of the award recipient.
You can find a full list of our past recipients here.
- The award recipient will receive an engraved glass paperweight and a framed certificate.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Society’s business. This includes, but is not limited to, applications for membership, awards and grant review, and employment and volunteer positions. CSEP welcomes applications and participation from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, members of the Society, its committees and employees and/or any award/grant recipients are expected to uphold the same policies in their work related to the Society.