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Hiring a personal trainer or exercise physiologist – the 4 W’s (plus an H)
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
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Do any of the following describe you?
• My doctor has told me I should get more exercise, but I don’t know where to begin!
• Most of the time I feel too tired, sluggish, or weak to attempt any exercise
• I am recovering from an injury/surgery/child-birth and am nervous about how to exercise safely
• I suffer from diabetes/a heart condition, or other chronic illness and even though I know it is good for me, I am scared to begin
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Or maybe you have thought about hiring a trainer, but find the process daunting and confusing?
• What type of trainer do I need? • There are so many certifications out
there – how do I know which one is right for me?
• How do I know that my trainer is qualified to treat my condition?
• Where can I find the trainer I need?
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• A CSEP certified professional has the highest standards of learning, skills and training in the field of personal training ensuring you the best & safest care. » Practical training in the field» Rigorous theoretical and practical testing – no weekenders here!» A minimum of 60 or 120 post-secondary credits in the field of
exercise physiology or kinesiology (CSEP-CEP / CSEP-CPT)» Knowledge and skills aligned with cutting-edge evidence based
research in exercise science, physiology, health and fitness – at the core of our work
» Ongoing Professional Development – our members are required to stay up to speed on the latest research and development in their field
CSEP makes it easy
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CSEP offers two levels of certified professionals for you to choose from.
1. CSEP Certified Personal Trainer® (CSEP-CPT)A CSEP-CPT works with apparently healthy individuals or those with a stable health condition who are able to exercise independently
2. CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist® (CSEP-CEP)A CSEP-CEP scope encompasses the same foundation as the CSEP-CPT, but with the advanced knowledge and training required to work with populations with medical conditions, functional limitations or disabilities through the application of physical activity/exercise, for the purpose of improving health, function and work or sport performance.
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Where do I find a CSEP-CPT or CSEP-CEP?
• Private consulting i.e. personal training• Commercial fitness industry e.g. health clubs• Fitness Directors e.g. police, armed forces, RCMP• Preventative care programs e.g. Cardiac rehabilitation• Commercial fitness industry e.g. health clubs• University/College fitness facilities• Rehab clinics• Community centers• Accredited Fitness Appraisal centers
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Where do I find a CSEP-CPT or CSEP-CEP?
• CSEP has approximately 5500 certified members in Canada and around the world!» 3540 CSEP Certified Personal Trainers®» 1836 CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologists®
Find a CSEP Certified Professional www.csep.ca/memberdirectory
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