To maintain your professional membership you must renew every year on or before March 31st. You can renew through the CSEP Store account starting in February for the upcoming year. Renewal requirements include:
- Collecting your CSEP Professional Development Credits (PDCs) (every two years)
- Holding a valid CPR certification
- CSEP-CEPs must now hold Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
- CSEP-CPTs continue to require CPR-C (BLS recommended in clinical settings)
- Adhering to the CSEP Code of Conduct
- Completing the annual renewal survey
CPR-C will no longer be accepted for CSEP-CEP 2026-2027 renewals. If you are unable to find a BLS course before March 31, 2026, please renew to avoid late fee charges. Your professional liability insurance will not be valid until proof of BLS CPR is submitted.
You should consult the Professional Development Credits chart on the CSEP website for details on how many credits specific activities earn.
Insurance is brokered by BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. and is included in CSEP-CPT and CSEP-CEP membership fees.
- Log into your CSEP account to access full details
- For additional or optional coverage (e.g., for kinesiology or business owners), contact BMS at:
- Phone: 1-833-517-1370
- Email: csep.insurance@bmsgroup.com
If you need a PDF copy of your policy, contact info@csep.ca.
- CSEP-CEPs have online access to the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism (APNM) (all back issues included).
- CSEP-CPTs may purchase access for $25/year.
Access is available via the “Members-Only Benefits” tab in your CSEP Store account.
Yes, as a national organization, certified CSEP credentials and associated insurance are valid in all Canadian provinces.
I have a question that is not covered in this FAQ
If your question isn’t covered here, you can contact the CSEP membership team at:
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
1-877-651-3755