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December 11, 2018 The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to announce an International Partnership Agreement with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Through this new partnership ESSA and CSEP will collaborate to provide members global opportunities to connect, advance research, and share knowledge. Members of each organization will receive member [...]

November 1, 2018 The CSEP-CPT Scope of Practice defines the actions and activities that CSEP Certified Personal Trainers® are qualified and insured to perform under their defined certification. The CSEP-CPT Scope of Practice (SOP) was updated in November 2018 to remove the age restrictions for CSEP-CPTs. The expanded SOP allows CSEP-CPTs to work [...]

October 18, 2018 OTTAWA (ONTARIO) October 18, 2018 – Physical activity is a critical component of achieving a healthy pregnancy according to a new joint Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) and Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) evidence-based pregnancy & physical activity guideline. Following the guideline can reduce the risk [...]

October 9, 2018 The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is pleased to announce an International Partnership Agreement with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). This partnership aims to bring more opportunities and benefits to the members of both associations through research and resource sharing, networking, and professional development. Members will have [...]

March 9, 2018 Experts will update exercise recommendations for cancer survivors, add prevention guidance Dr. Kristin Campbell, representing the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), will join other leading subject matter experts to update current exercise recommendations for cancer survivors based on the latest science, as well as add new recommendations regarding the [...]

May 31, 2017 CSEP, along with CHEO-HALO, PHAC and ParticipACTION, announce the launch of Build Your Best Day to help children and youth and their parents learn about the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines in a fun way. Imagine running from zombies, riding a unicorn or sleeping in a bed full of puppies all [...]

March 6, 2017 As CSEP celebrates 50 years of science to practice in Canada we are excited to share with you the announcement of two new CSEP member categories: the CSEP Supporter Member and the CSEP Industry and Allied Partner. Beginning March 1, 2017 industry retailers and institutions as well as private individuals [...]

November 9, 2016 At CSEP 2016 in Victoria, B.C. a number of CSEP award recipients were recognized for their research and contributions in the field. Congratulations to all of the award recipients! CSEP / SCPE Honour Award Dr. Mark Tremblay, CHEO-HALO Dr. Mark Tremblay received his Honors B.Comm (Sports Administration, 1984) and [...]

June 16, 2016 OTTAWA, ON June 16, 2016 – The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) announces the world’s first 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth (5-17 years) released today in the 2016 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth (release here). The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children [...]

May 31, 2016 The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, (CSEP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathon Fowles, PhD, CSEP-CEP, of Acadia University to the position of Chair, National Advisory Council, for Exercise is Medicine® Canada (EIMC). Moving into its fifth year of partnership with CSEP, EIMC has made great strides in [...]

March 24, 2016 In response to Dr. Brian Goldman's article, dated March 14, 2016, How to exercise for good health Dr. Brian Goldman, Thank you for your recent article advocating for the integration of exercise, or at least regular physical activity, into the prescription for healthier living and chronic care management. The Canadian [...]

March 23, 2016 The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology released a report on Obesity in Canada: A Whole-of-Society Approach for a Healthier Canada on March 1, 2016. The report includes 21 recommendations on actions needed to fight obesity in Canada. In Spring 2015 Drs. Kirstin Lane and Jonathon Fowles presented [...]

March 17, 2016 Earlier this week the Canadian Journal of Public Health published a commentary piece, “Active Canada 20/20: A Physical Activity Plan for Canada” that CSEP Manager, Mary Duggan, was an author on. The piece outlines the pressing need to address physical inactivity and a national plan with a road map to [...]

December 8, 2015 New research reviews hundreds of studies to determine the best way to stretch to improve range of motion and prevent injury during sports and exercise Ottawa, ON (8 December 2015) – The conclusions of a systematic review of hundreds of studies contradict the most common static stretching findings from the [...]

September 15, 2015   OTTAWA, ON: Today, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) announces its rebranded Professional Standards Program™. Formerly the Health & Fitness Program (HFP), the rebranding of the Professional Standards Program (PSP) reflects recent structural changes in the organization and reinforces CSEP’s Professional Standing as a certifying body. “In an [...]