CSEP Certification Practical Skill Review and Exams

To become CSEP certified, approved CSEP-CPT and CSEP-CEP candidates must successfully challenge a Theory Exam and Practical Exam. Practical Skill Review sessions offer candidates an opportunity to prepare to challenge the exams.

To register for a skills review or challenge the exams you must apply and receive confirmation that you are an approved candidate. Haven't applied yet? Learn more and apply to become a CSEP-CPT or a CSEP-CEP.

IMPORTANT: Only the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) provides access to its approved study and examination preparation materials. CSEP does not have an agreement with any third party to provide practice exams or study material, for example on the website Exam Prep Hero. Valid and appropriate exam preparation materials can be found on the CSEP website and via the CSEP candidate password-protected area on csep.ca.

Theory Exams

The CSEP-CPT and CSEP-CEP Theory Exams are hosted by Pearson VUE. Approved candidates can take the computer-based exam at one of Pearson VUEs100 test centre locations throughout Canada or through Pearson VUE’s secure online proctoring platform.

Approved candidates will receive email communication with instructions and a link to book their exams.

To schedule a Theory Exam you need to:

Apply to be a CSEP-CPT or CSEP-CEP candidate

Purchase a Theory Exam attempt by following the directions in your application approval email

Special Exam Accommodations: Prior to scheduling your exam, candidates with diagnosed disabilities requiring special accommodations can contact memberships@csep.ca for more information.

CSEP-CPT Candidates: You need to own the CSEP-PATH® Resource Manual and use the unique registration code from the manual when purchasing your exam attempt.

Theory Exam Sitting Fees

To successfully complete the Theory Exam candidates need to attain 70% or higher.

CSEP-CPT Theory Exam

CSEP-CEP Theory Exam

Application Fee: $50 + tax

(NEW) Application Fee + Theory Exam: $205 + tax

First exam sitting: $165 + tax

Application Fee: $55 + tax

(NEW) Application Fee + Theory Exam: $250 + tax

First exam sitting: $205 + tax

Second (and subsequent) exam sitting: $110 + tax

Second (and subsequent) exam sitting: $150 + tax

Upcoming Practical Skill Review and Practical Exams

Until further notice, all IN-PERSON practical exams have been cancelled/postponed. If you have any questions about this, please contact memberships@csep.ca.

NEW for CSEP-CPT Practical Exams:
CSEP-CPT Practical Exams are now being offered virtually through Zoom with CSEP-CPT Instructor-Examiners, from the comfort of your home while respecting social distancing and the recommendations of the public health authorities. For more information on the format of these exams, approved candidates can read about what to expect on the pinned post in the CSEP Candidate workspace through their account on portal.csep.ca.

CSEP-CEP Practical Exams:
At this time there are NO CSEP-CEP Practical Exams offered in-person or virtually. Please continue to check the website and read CSEP’s communication to candidates for any updates.

You need to apply and be an approved candidate to register for a Practical Exam or Practical Skill Review session. As an approved candidate, you will receive the Candidate Newsletter featuring tips and upcoming certification event information.

Practical exams are run in various cities across Canada by CSEP Instructor-Examiners (IE) and scheduled in part based on candidate demand. Depending on your location, you may need to travel to complete the Practical Exam. While practical skill review sessions are not a required step to becoming certified some practical exam events include a Skill Review session in their price.

CSEP-CPT Certification Events

CSEP-CEP Certification Events