Professional Development Day – Edmonton, AB
L Ewen2024-04-22T10:53:23-04:00Saturday, April 27, 2024
New credential created for Canadian strength and conditioning coaches
L Ewen2024-02-22T11:14:07-05:00February 22, 2024 The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and the Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCA) have collaborated to introduce a new evidence-informed credential for Canadian strength and conditioning coaches.The Certified Strength and Conditioning Professional (CSCP) credential will provide a clear path for professionals interested in this sector to pursue premier training, [...]
Influence of tibialis anterior length on force steadiness
L Ewen2024-02-20T11:03:05-05:00February 2024 Parisa Alaei, Msc., Healthy Exercise and Aging Lab, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Take home messageThe length of the tibialis anterior did not influence force steadiness during submaximal contraction of the dorsiflexors.The length of tibialis anterior did not impact the neural drive [...]
Does a history of childbirth impact injury prevalence and mental health in female military members?
L Ewen2024-03-13T16:08:45-04:00December 2023 Chris M. Edwards1, Émilie Miller1, Danilo F. da Silva1,2, Jessica L. Puranda1, Sara C.S. Souza1, Kevin Semeniuk1, Kristi B. Adamo1 1 School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa. 200 Lees Avenue, Building E, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5 2 Sports Studies Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Bishop’s [...]
The Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy is now available in Polish
L Ewen2024-02-09T12:13:37-05:00November 28, 2023 The Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P), led by Dr. Margie Davenport, and developed in partnership with the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Women’s Health Division, continues to receive international interest and has now been translated [...]
Improve athletic performance through nutrition – Enrol in a course today!
L Ewen2023-11-29T09:07:48-05:00November 29, 2023 The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to have joined forces with Performance Nutrition Academy Ltd. to develop professional development courses for exercise professionals seeking to improve their athletes’ performance outcomes through nutrition.Sports nutrition plays a crucial role in not only performance and overall health, but it also helps [...]
2023-2024 CSEP Award and Grant Recipients
L Ewen2023-11-23T14:14:24-05:00November 23, 2023 CSEP recognizes that our impact on the field of exercise physiology would not be possible without the contribution of our valued members. Each year CSEP aims to honour members in the community for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and the impact their research has on the health and well-being of Canadians. At [...]
CSEP and ACSM reach historic partnership
L Ewen2024-01-18T15:11:08-05:00CSEP and ACSM reach historic partnership October 11, 2023 Two of the world leaders in exercise science, sports medicine and personal training have established a new collaborative partnership. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and the American College of Sports Medicine® have announced the completion and execution of a Master Services [...]
International Updates for Canada’s Exercise Professionals
L Ewen2023-06-26T09:34:01-04:00June 26, 2023 There are exciting developments happening in the professional arena for qualified exercise professionals, such as CSEP-CPTs and CSEP-CEPs, as CSEP continues to engage and collaborate with its international partners to help inform future action plans for Canada. Recently, Dr. Kirstin Lane (Vice Chair, CSEP Professional Standards) and Zach Weston (CSEP [...]
Grooved Pegboard test as an assessment tool for motor impairment in Parkinson’s patients
L Ewen2024-01-18T14:47:16-05:00June, 2023 Parisa Alaei, MSc. Healthy Exercise and Aging Lab, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, Canada Take home message The Grooved Pegboard Test (GPT) is an effective tool for the assessment of fine motor skills in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). GPT scores are [...]
The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, now available in Punjabi!
L Ewen2024-01-18T15:09:15-05:00The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, now available in Punjabi! April 17, 2023 The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to announce the launch of the first full translation and cultural tailoring of the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines (24HMG) for Adults 18+! Punjabi is the third most common language in Canada. Many immigrant [...]
A park-based walking program improves walking capacity in older adults: The Getting Older Adults Outdoors (GO-OUT) study
L Ewen2024-01-18T14:39:06-05:00February, 2023 Salbach NM, Barclay R, Webber SC, Jones CA, Mayo N, Lix LM, Ripat J, Grant T, van Ineveld C, Chilibeck PD. University of British Columbia Okanagan Take home message A 1-day educational workshop followed by a 10-week (2 1-hour sessions/week) park-based outdoor walking program (GO-OUT), is superior to the same [...]
The CSEP-CEP certification is now a recommended credential in BC
L Ewen2024-01-18T15:01:31-05:00The CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist™ certification is now a recommended credential in British Columbia for qualified exercise professionals looking to work in the province's health care system February 9, 2023 - Statement from Zach Weston, CSEP CEO The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) welcomes the British Columbia Ministry of Health's recent [...]
CSEP’s Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy receives international adoption
L Ewen2023-01-23T12:47:23-05:00January 23, 2023 (Ottawa) A recent collaboration between the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the Active Pregnancy Foundation has led to the creation of a UK version of CSEP's Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy. The Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy is designed [...]
Personal strategies to mitigate the effects of air pollution exposure during sport and exercise
L Ewen2023-01-09T10:29:14-05:00A narrative review and position statement by the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
Short exposure to intermittent hypoxia increases erythropoietin levels in healthy individuals
L Ewen2024-01-18T15:12:21-05:00November, 2022 Conan Shing CPLEAP, University of British Columbia Okanagan Take home message Acute exposure to intermittent bouts of low oxygen (hypoxia) can elicit erythropoietin (EPO) production, which has potential to increase red blood cell production and possibly oxygen carrying capacity. Eight 4-minute cycles of intermittent hypoxia appear to be sufficient to [...]
CSEP 2022 Conference Session Feature with Grant Handrigan
L Ewen2022-09-28T11:29:48-04:00September 27, 2022 The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and the University of New Brunswick and Université de Moncton are pleased to announce the return of CSEP's in-person annual conference! There is a great line-up of Symposia to look forward to and we've interviewed each presenter to give you a preview of [...]
Canada a founding member of the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice
L Ewen2022-08-30T10:47:02-04:00August 30, 2022 (Ottawa, ON) The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is one of five national associations that have come together to form the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP) with an aim to positively impact individuals, communities and countries by advancing the international practice of sport and [...]