CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™: Application & Theory Exam Fees

CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™: Application & Theory Exam Fees
Regular price $185.00

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Description:

The CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™ prepares Qualified Exercise Professionals with further depth of knowledge and understanding of exercise-based treatment for depression (EBT-D).

Eligibility

CSEP Professional Members

All CSEP-CPT and CSEP-CEP members in good standing are eligible to pursue the CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™. To earn the CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™, CSEP professional members must successfully attempt a 60-question Theory Exam.

All other Qualified Exercise Professionals

Individuals who are not certified with CSEP may be eligible to obtain the CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™. All individuals who are not CSEP Professional Members must meet the following pre-requisites:

    • Completion of at least 60 credits (2 years) of study at a post-secondary institution in the field of exercise science, health and fitness, Kinesiology, etc.
    • Proof of insurance coverage to practice as a personal trainer, Kinesiologist, exercise physiologist, etc. (see FAQs for minimum required coverage)

How to become a CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialist™:

This process applies to all candidates:

  1. Complete the CSEP Mental Health Literacy course (available separately or as part of the Full Application Bundle)
    1. You may also use the certificate of completion from the Exercise & Mental Health Interactive Textbook, if you have previously completed that.
  2. Complete the CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™ Preparation Modules (available separately or as part of the Full Application Bundle)
  3. Submit your application with your credentials
  4. Pass the theory exam (requires a score of 70% or higher; first attempt sitting fee is included with your application)
  5. Register as a CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialist™

Apply now:

Select your preferred application option above, click "Add to Cart", Fill out the form on the cart page, and then check out to submit your payment.

The Application + Theory Exam option includes:

  • Application Fee
  • Theory Exam sitting fee (first attempt)

The Full Application Bundle option includes: 

 Item Professional Member Price IAP price Non-Member price
Application Fee $0 $25 $35
Theory Exam sitting fee (first attempt) $95 $125 $150
Enrolment in CSEP Mental Health Literacy course (in English) $95 $120 $145
Enrolment in CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™ Course Pack (in English) $150 $200 $250
Total value $340 $470 $580
Bundle price $299 $399 $499

The Full Application Bundle does NOT include the fee to register your specialization following successful completion of the exam.


The CSEP Exercise and Depression Specialization™ was developed in partnership with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and the University of British Columbia. The development was supported by funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and a Michael Smith Health Research BC Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant.

Learn more about the CSEP Exercise & Depression Specialization™.

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