The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is proud to join 11 leading international peak bodies in calling for clinical exercise physiologists to be recognized as a core part of obesity care, alongside weight-loss medications, as part of a broader care plan rather than a standalone treatment.
New multilingual tools improve access to evidence-based guidance on physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep for diverse communities across Canada
Purpose This clarification is provided by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) to support consistent understanding of the CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (CSEP-CEP®) scope of practice related to capillary blood sampling and point-of-care blood testing. It is intended to promote safe, consistent, evidence-informed practice and to support compliance with applicable provincial and territorial [...]
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2025–2026 Board of Directors, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization’s ongoing mission to advance the science of exercise, health, and performance across Canada. At the forefront of this transition, Dr. Kevin Power of Memorial University of Newfoundland [...]
Ottawa, October 14, 2025 — The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is proud to announce the launch of its new brand. This transformation is more than just a new look. It's a renewed commitment to deliver greater value, stronger advocacy, and more meaningful connections for our members, student members, academic partners, and the [...]
Ottawa, ON – Thursday, October, 9 2025 – The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) has received over $550,000 in funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund to implement the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines Impact Project. This national initiative is designed to help people of [...]
Ottawa, ON – September 17, 2025 – The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kalie McKenna as its new Executive Director, effective September 22, 2025. Kalie brings more than 15 years of senior leadership experience in national not-for-profit organizations. She has built her career leading operational strategies, [...]
Evidence-based recommendations provide essential support for the first year after childbirth. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to formally introduced the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum. The Guideline informs clinical practice, public health policy, and community support services across Canada. The [...]
Now Available in Full—Including Exam Access & French Content Ottawa, Ontario – June 10, 2025 —The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) proudly announces the now complete CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™, the world’s first evidence-based credential designed to train and certify qualified exercise professionals in supporting individuals living with depression through structured, supervised [...]
CSEP has announced an important update to the CPR certification requirements for Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CSEP-CEPs). Beginning with the 2026 renewal period (January 1–March 31, 2026), all CSEP-CEPs will be required to hold Basic Life Support (BLS CPR) certification at the time of membership renewal. This replaces the previous standard, CPR-C, which will continue to be [...]
December 27, 2024 JOIN THE CSEP TEAM and together, let’s move to boost our mood this January! Aligned with the ideology and importance of recognizing the value of regular physical activity for all aspects of health, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to support and encourage Canadians to participate in RED [...]
December 4, 2024 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. [...]
November 21, 2024 (Montreal, QC) As the Gold Standard in Exercise Science and Personal Training in Canada, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to announce the launch of the CSEP Exercise and Depression Specialization™, the only credential in the world specifically designed for qualified exercise professionals to leverage their expertise in [...]
June 6, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to announce VALD as the title sponsor of its 2024 annual conference held in Montreal from November 20-23 at the Montreal Bonaventure Hotel. "VALD technology supports CSEP professional members and academic researchers with the highest quality validated objective tools [...]
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 [...]
