CSEP Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)

*February 4, 2013 - Please note that we currently do not have any CPT classes scheduled for 2013.  Dr. Gareth Jones is currently unavailabe to oversee the course, and we are investigating our options.  Please check back periodically to see if there are updates, as we will do our utmost to accomodate the need to offer this course. 

Dear students,

Please familiarize yourself with the following information to best prepare yourself for the CSEP-CPT course.

Objective

The CSEP-CPT designation is the industry minimum standard for fitness appraisal and personal fitness training. This is the ideal certification for students working in health and fitness centres with healthy participants. CSEP-CPTs are sanctioned to administer appropriate submaximal appraisal protocols to apparently healthy individuals, interpret appraisal results, develop a specific health-related program of exercise for the appraised individual, and act as a personal trainer. There is no comparable personal fitness training certification in Canada.

Description

The CSEP-CPT course will be held over 3 days. The course will be run in FIN 252 and is restricted to HMKN students. The course will involve both theory and practical components. You should come prepared each day to be active. The course will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day, with additional practice time, if needed. Day 1-3, will involve a review and practice that will prepare the student for examination. At the end of Day 3 (3 hours) there will be a written exam. The practical exam will take place on Day 4 (students are paired into 2hr time-slots for their practical examination).

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
am Lecture Lecture Review Practical Exam
pm Practical Practical Written exam

Registration

  1. Download, print and complete the CSEP-CPT registration form.

  2. Registration Fees: $300 + GST/PST ($36) = $336
    Methods of Payment: cash, cheque or online payment with your debit or credit card.
    Cheques are payable to The University of British Columbia.
    Paying online?  Complete the online payment form

  3. Required documents
    For final certification and registration with CSEP-BC, you will require a copy of your transcripts, CPR (issued with-in the 12 months prior to membership registration), First Aid (proof of certification).

  4. Completed registration forms, required documents and fees can dropped off to Jennifer Rhodes (HMKN Administrative Assistant) in ART 360G. 

    Registration forms and fees are due no later than                  before 12:00 (Noon).

  5. Course materials
    Purchase the CPT and CPAFLA manuals from CSEP - see Course materials below for more information.

  6. Liability Insurance
    Register with CSEP-BC to provide you with liability insurance so that you can complete your 25 hours of professional experience

    Requirements for taking the CPT course are:

      • 3rd year standing in an HK/Kinesiology program
      • Maximum of 18 students

        Course materials

        All students must purchase the CSEP-CPT resources in advance of the course, available to order through the CSEP National office at http://www.csep.ca/english/view.asp?x=609.

        CSEP-CPT Course materials - CPAFLAThe Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness & Lifestyle Approach (CPAFLA): CSEP - Health & Fitness Program's Health-Related Appraisal and Counselling Strategy (3rd edition)

        A straightforward and systematic approach outlining the proper procedures for the assessment and counselling of persons aged 15 to 69, emphasizing health benefits of physical activity. Topics covered: understanding behaviour change, helping people change, healthy physical activity participation, healthy lifestyle, basic exercise physiology, and health-related fitness. Includes Personal Plan for Active Living booklet and mCAFT CD. This manual outlines the background material required for certification as a CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT).

        300 pp. 3-ring binder.
        Available in English or French.
        © 2003 ISBN 978-1-896900-16-2 (1-896900-16-X)

        Cost $70.00

        Study GuideCSEP Certified Personal Trainer® Study Guide, 2nd edition

        This guide will assist all candidates in their preparation in obtaining the most professional and highly regarded personal training certification in Canada. As a candidate with formal academic training in the subject area this study guide will assist candidates to prepare for the CSEP Certified Personal Trainer® certification. Contents include: the scope of practice for a CSEP Certified Personal Trainer®; a description of the certification process i.e., prerequisites and required core competencies; sample theory exam questions, practical exam format, and exercise prescription case studies.

        52pp. spiral bound.
        Available in English or French.
        © 2008 ISBN 978-1-896900-28-5

        Cost $29.95

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        Gareth R. Jones PhD CSEP-CEP
        School of Health and Exercise Sciences
        Faculty of Health and Social Development
        The University of British Columbia
        Okanagan campus
        Tel: 250 807 8102
        Fax: 250 807 8085
        Email: gareth.jones@ubc.ca

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