Certification
and Training
in Canada
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
202-185 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON K2P 0J2 Tel: (613) 234-3755 x 224 (877) 651-3755
Web: www.csep.ca Email:
dmercier@csep.ca Contact: Denise Mercier
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he Canadian Society for Exercise Physiol- ogy (CSEP) is dedicated to transfer and ap- plication of knowledge and research related
to exercise physiology (physical activity, fitness, health, nutrition, epidemiology, and human per- formance). CSEP Certified Personal TrainerTM
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Must have a minimum two years of college diplo- ma or University degree coursework, CPR, first- aid, provide 25 hours of experience, written and practical exam. The CSEP CPT possesses a lev- el of competency that establishes the “minimum standard” for personal training practices in Can- ada. The CSEP CPT is qualified to work with “ap- parently healthy” persons and provide general in- formation on various aspects of physical activity/ exercise, eating and lifestyle habits, to prescribe individual exercise programs, and to administer specified health-related fitness assessment pro- tocols. Advanced level: CSEP Certified Exercise PhysiologistTM
Possess a university degree with a
specialization in both health/performance-relat- ed physical activity/exercise science fitness appli- cations for non-clinical and clinical populations. May perform assessments, prescribe conditioning exercise, supervision/monitoring, healthy lifestyle education/counselling, and outcome evaluation for “apparently healthy” individuals, athletes and/ or populations with medical conditions, children, aging, functional limitations for the purposes of improving health, function, work or sport perfor- mance. Candidates must have CPR, first-aid, writ- ten and practical examination. CSEP Certified Fit- ness Professionals receive a nationally-recognized professional certificate from a non-profit scientif- ic research organization, insurance, newsletters, and opportunities to participate in regional/na- tional conferences/symposia. Titles Earned: CSEP CPT and CSEP CEP
Certified Professional Trainers Network (CPTN)
122 D’Arcy Street Toronto, ON M5T 1K3 Tel: (416) 979-1654 Fax: (416) 979-1466 Web: www.cptn.com Email:
info@cptn.com Contact: Yee Chau
al certification (Sept. 1994). “The Art and Science of Personal Training” course and manual prepares can- didates to earn their designation of CPTN-Certified Personal Trainer (CPTN-CPT). CPTN offers many certi- fications to address the professional development in- terests and needs of trainers: • CPTN-Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning Spe-
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cialists design exercise programs to facilitate re- coveries from musculoskeletal injuries. • CPTN-Pilates Mat & Ballwork Specialists teach
a preparatory repertoire, the Classical Pilates Mat exercises and a Pilates-based ball series. • CPTN-Certified Yoga Specialists teach sun
salutations, basic poses, vinyasa variations, and sports specific poses. The workshop titles are: 1) Functional Anatomy, 2) Basic Yoga Theory and Posture Practice, 3) Advanced Yoga Theory and Teaching Techniques, and 4) Yoga for Athletes. • CPTN/TBI Certified Strength and Condition-
ing Experts (SCE) have enhanced training and conditioning skills, with specialized knowledge in strength, power, speed and endurance program design. • CPTN/TBI Certified Junior Athlete Specialists
(JATS) will acquire the training knowledge to work with youth, and have gained the expertise to max- imize training for future generations of athletes. • CPTN/TBI Certified Periodized-Planning Spe-
cialists (P-PS) have enhanced knowledge of the world of fitness and sport, and applications of sci- entific principles for clients’ needs. • CPTN/TBI Ice Hockey Conditioning Special-
ists will have acquired theoretical and practi- cal/applied knowledge in the areas of speed,
he vision of CPTN is “To inspire fitness, health and quality of life for all.” The CPTN Person- al Trainer Certification is Canada’s first nation-
power, and endurance for hockey. Titles Earned: CPTN Certified Personal Trainer
(CPTN-CPT)
Dianne Miller Pilates Center
719 West 16th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 1S8 Tel: (604) 879-2900 Fax: (604)879-2970 Web: www.diannemillerpilates.com Email:
info@diannemillerpilates.com Contact: Mairin Wilde
The Dianne Miller Pilates Teacher Education Pro- gram was developed by Dianne Miller beginning in 1986 to provide a structured approach to Pilates teacher education. The curriculum concentrates on the Pilates method in relation to functional movement, balancing stabilization with mobility. Ten 17-hour Theory Modules provide exercise the- ory and analysis, and emphasize teaching the indi- vidual, not simply the form of the exercise. Current biomechanical theory is applied to original Pilates repertoire for the most up-to-date approach to Pi- lates teacher training. Application is open to: • advanced students and Pilates teachers for
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comprehensive teacher training • Pilates teachers as continuing education.
Prerequisites include basic anatomy and knowl- edge of the prerequisite Pilates repertoire. Level One (Pilates Mat Work and Reformer) re-
quires: - Theory Modules 1 - 6 + 20 hours semi- nars + final examination. Level Two (Pilates Mat Work and Apparatus) re-
quires: Theory Modules 1 - 10 + 20 hours seminars + final examination. Comprehensive teacher train- ing diplomas require additional internships of 480 - 600 hours, subject to acceptance and ongoing review. Theory Modules: Must be taken in sequence,
with a second audit at no additional charge within 2 years. Modules may be applied to a Dianne Miller diploma program, or, may be taken independently. Letters of attendance are available upon request. Titles Earned: Comprehensive Teacher Training:
he Dianne Miller Pilates Center is Canada’s original Pilates facility, and is renowned as a center of excellence for the Pilates Method.
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