What is the Atlantic CSEP Health & Fitness Program?

Fitness NB is the Business office for the Atlantic CSEP Health & Fitness Program (H&FP) which oversees the delivery of the CSEP H&FP in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. The Atlantic CSEP H&FP administers courses, grants certification and re-certification for CPT's (formerly CFC) and CEP's (formerly PFLC).

The program was established by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) in 1981 to address certain needs and concerns of personnel working in the physical activity, fitness and lifestyle appraisal industry.

Mission Statement
To ensure that quality fitness practices and physical activity counselling services are available to assist in the promotion of an active lifestyle for all Canadians.

The Program

• Protects consumers by regulating standards for physical activity, fitness and lifestyle appraisal personnel and centres.
• Gives appropriate recognition to physical activity, fitness and lifestyle appraisal personnel with advanced qualifications in the field of exercise science.
• Promotes a professional and ethical approach in the physical activity, fitness and lifestyle appraisal industry.

Certification Pathways