CSEP Certification Practical Skills Review & Exams
To become CSEP certified, approved CSEP-CPT and CSEP-CEP candidates must successfully challenge the Theory Exam and Practical Exam. Practical Skills 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.
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 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 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 |
| First exam sitting: $160 + tax |
First exam sitting: $200 + tax |
| Second (and subsequent) exam sitting: $100 +tax |
Second (and subsequent) exam sitting: $150 +tax |
Upcoming Practical Skills Review & Practical Exams
You need to apply and be an approved candidate to register for a Practical Exam or Practical Skills Review session. As an approved candidate, you will receive the monthly Candidate Newsletter featuring tips and upcoming certification event information.
Practical exams are run in various cities across Canada by CSEP Instructor-Examiners (IE)s and scheduled in part based on candidate demand. Depending on your location you may need to travel to complete the Practical Exam. While practical skills review sessions are not a required step to becoming certified some practical exam events include a Skills Review session in their price.
CSEP-CPT Candidates: To register for an event please use the unique registration code in your letter of approval.
CSEP-CPT Candidate Events
Alberta
CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019/20, Edmonton
University of Alberta
Exam Cost: $150 + tax
Contact: Alex Game
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CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019/20, Calgary
Mount Royal University
Exam Cost: $250 + tax
Contact: Heather Whelan
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CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019/20, Calgary
Mount Royal University
Exam Cost: $250 + tax
Contact: Jessica Power Cyr
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CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019/20, Calgary
University of Calgary
Exam Cost: $250 + tax
Contact: Hannah Connon
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CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019/20, Edmonton
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Exam Cost for NAIT Students: $50 + tax (Contact your instructor for special code)
Exam Cost: $200 + tax
Contact: Kate Andrews, Ken Riess, Randy Dreger or Craig Wourms
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British Columbia
CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, December 5th, 2019, Victoria
Camosun College
Exam Cost: $150 + tax (Camosun Students, please request promo code from Instructors prior to registering), $235 + tax (Non-Camosun Students)
Registration Deadline: November 20th, 2019
Contact: Kristal Anderson and Dustin Moore
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CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019/20, Comox
Comox Physiotherapy Clinic
Exam Cost: $250 + tax
Contact: Kelly Mackenzie
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Manitoba
CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019/20, Winnipeg
The Wellness Centre
Exam Cost: $300 + tax
Contact:
Jennifer Onyskie
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New Brunswick
CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019/2020, Fredericton
University of New Brunswick
Exam Cost: $250 + tax
Contact:
Danielle Bouchard
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Newfoundland
CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019/20, St. John's
Memorial University
Exam Cost: $200 + tax
Contact:
Duane Button
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Nova Scotia
CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019/20, Wolfville
Acadia University
Exam Cost: $250 + tax
Contact: Janna Wentzell
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CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019/2020, Antigonish
St. Francis Xavier University - Exercise Science Centre
Exam Cost: $250 + tax
Contact: Jeff Vossen
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Ontario
CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019/20, Thunder Bay
Canada Games Complex
Exam Cost: $250 + tax
Contact:
Reija Karioja
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CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019/20, London
Western University
Exam Cost: $215 + tax
Contact:
Michael Herbert
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CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019/20, Sault Ste Marie - Please Note: Practical Exams will not be available from June 14th to August 25th, 2019. Exams will resume again on August 26th, 2019 until March 31st, 2020.
Sault College
Exam Cost: $150 + tax
Contact:
Lisa Maidra
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(NEW Date) CSEP-CPT Practical Skills Review Session and Practical Exam, January 11th and January 12th, 2020, Toronto
Humber College
Exam Costs: $179.85 + tax (Practical Skills Review Session only), $240.00 (Practical Exam only) or $419.85 + tax (Practical Skills Review Session and Practical Exam)
Registration Deadline: January 3rd, 2020
Contact: Joseph Gibbons
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Prince Edward Island
CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019/20, Charlottetown
Holland College Charlottetown Centre
Exam Cost: $100 + tax
Contact: Wyatt Inman
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CSEP-CPT Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019/20, Charlottetown
University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)
Exam Cost: $200 + tax
Contact: Travis Saunders
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Quebec
There are currently no events scheduled in Quebec; check back again soon or choose another area.
Saskatchewan
CSEP-CPT Ongoing 2019/20, Saskatoon Exam
University of Saskatchewan
Exam Cost: $150 + tax
Contact:
Bart Arnold
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CSEP-CPT Practical Skills Review Session and Practical Exam, December 7th and December 8th, 2019, Regina
Centre for Kinesiology, University of Regina
Exam Cost: $435 + tax
Registration Deadline: December 2nd, 2019
Contact: Patrick Neary and Darren Candow
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CSEP-CEP Candidate Events
How the new Performance Specialization impacts you:
If you complete your CSEP-CEP Theory and Practical Exams December 28th, 2019 you will automatically be granted the Performance Specialization when you register as a CSEP-CEP.
If you complete your CSEP-CEP exams after December 28th, 2019, you will be able to pursue the Performance Specialization to work with these populations, which will require you to take a different theory exam at your expense.
Alberta
CSEP-CEP Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019, Edmonton
University of Alberta
Exam Cost: $675 +tax
Contact: Alex Game
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CSEP-CEP Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019, Calgary
Canadian Sport Institute
Exam Cost: $475 +tax
Contact: Maura Hooper Rosemary Neil
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CSEP-CEP Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019, Calgary
University of Calgary
Exam Cost: $475 + tax
Contact: Kathryn Wytsma-Fisher
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British Columbia
There are currently no events scheduled in British Columbia; check back again soon or choose another area.
Manitoba
CSEP-CEP Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019, Winnipeg
University of Manitoba, Frank Kennedy Centre
Exam Cost: $500 + tax
Contact:
Kyle Turcotte
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New Brunswick
CSEP-CEP Practical Exam, Ongoing 2019, Fredericton
University of New Brunswick
Exam Cost: $500 + tax
Contact:
Danielle Bouchard
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Newfoundland
CSEP-CEP Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019, St. John's
Memorial University
Exam Cost: $275 +tax
Contact:
Duane Button
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Nova Scotia
CSEP-CEP Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019, Wolfville, NS
Acadia University
Exam Cost: $350 + tax for Non-Acadia Students. Acadia students please request a promo code from your Instructor to receive a discounted fee.
Contact: Jonathan Fowles
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Ontario
CSEP-CEP Practical Exam, Ongoing, 2019 Welland
Niagara College
Exam Cost: $400 + tax
Contact: Jennifer Roue
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Prince Edward Island
There are currently no events scheduled in Prince Edward Island; check back again soon or choose another area.
Quebec
There are currently no events scheduled in Quebec; check back again soon or choose another area.
Saskatchewan
CSEP-CEP Practical Skills Review Session and Practical Exam, December 7th and December 8th, 2019, Regina
Centre for Kinesiology, University of Regina
Exam Cost: $762.50 + tax
Registration Deadline: December 2nd, 2019
Contact: Patrick Neary and Darren Candow
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Can I get a refund on Practical Skills Reviews, Practical Exams, or Theory Exams that I register for?
There is a no refund policy for the application fee, Practical Skills Review Sessions, Practical Exams, and Theory Exams.
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