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February 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, [...]

November 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 [...]

November 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 [...]

November 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 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 [...]

June 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 [...]

The 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 [...]

January 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 [...]

A narrative review and position statement by the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

December 7, 2022 (Vancouver, BC) The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) and Own the Podium (OTP), on behalf of Sport Scientist Canada, have established a partnership to ensure all athletes trained through the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) have access to skilled and qualified practitioners that are certified as [...]

August 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 [...]

July 26, 2022 Disability Pride month began in the United States in 1990, and has since become a global movement to empower those experiencing disabilities. The World Health Organization defines disability as: The interaction between individuals with a health condition (e.g., cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and depression) and personal and environmental factors (e.g., [...]

June 28, 2022 In 2020, Dr. Kirsten Barton, MD, PhD, CSEP-CEP, was awarded a CSEP Seed grant to support the development of a free-for-user, evidence-informed web based platform for individuals living with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA). Following the support of this seed grant, Dr. Barton was able to leverage this work supported [...]