A CSEP-CEP is sanctioned by CSEP to:
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Administer appropriate assessment protocols for the evaluation of
physical fitness
to individuals who
have been screened, signed an informed consent form and/or who have been
cleared for unrestricted or restricted activity by a licensed health care
professional.
2.
Provide physical activity/exercise by a CSEP-CEP if:
i.
in question 4 it was determined that the dizziness was associated with over
breathing during heavy exercise or sudden postural changes;
ii. in question 5 it was determined that the joint problem was an old knee,
ankle, shoulder or other old joint constraint, and;
iii. in question 7 it was determined that the individual had a "cold" or
relative contraindication such as, but not limited to, controlled diabetes or
stable medicated blood pressure.
3.
Provide physical activity clearance to clients who are screened out by
PAR-Q questions 1 and 6. In these instances, until additional information is
gathered, the CSEP-CEP can recommend tailored, low intensity, progressive
physical activity (such as walking).
4.
Seek medical clearance for clients of any age who are screened out by
PAR-Q questions 2 and 3 which deal with potential heart problems before
providing physical activity recommendations.
5.
Provide physical activity clearance and recommend tailored,
progressive physical activity for clients over age 69 who do not respond
positively to PAR-Q questions 2 and 3 which deal with potential heart
problems.
6.
Provide physical activity clearance to clients over age 69 and
recommend tailored, progressive physical activity.
7.
Provide physical activity clearance to youths under age 15 who have
consent of their parent or guardian.
8.
Interpret the results of an individual’s fitness assessment to
determine the individual’s health-related fitness level and/or
performance-related (function and work or sport) fitness level.
9. Use the
outcomes from objective assessments to guide decisions regarding physical
activity/exercise: prescription, demonstration, supervision and monitoring,
fitness and healthy lifestyle counselling and act as a personal trainer.
10. Suggest
healthy dietary practices in concert with physical activity/ exercise
programs for healthy weight management.
11. Suggest
dietary practices for health-related nutrition and performance-related
nutrition.
12. Use a heart
rhythm tracing to observe heart response during a fitness assessment and a
structured exercise session.
13. Evaluate
and treat both asymptomatic and symptomatic populations with medical
conditions, functional limitations and disabilities, through the application
of exercise and physical activity, for the purpose of improving health and
function.
14. Perform
evaluations, prescribe conditioning exercise, and provide exercise
supervision, health education and outcome evaluation.
15. Work with
apparently healthy asymptomatic and symptomatic populations such as older
adults, children and youth, and obstetric populations, and to society as a
whole, in health enhancement and the prevention of impairment and disability.
16. Provide
appropriate exercise therapy to clients including, but not limited to, those
with musculoskeletal, cardio-respiratory, and metabolic conditions.
17. Accept
referrals from licensed health care
A CSEP-CEP is NOT sanctioned by CSEP to:
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Administer assessment protocols and prescribe exercise
and/or therapy acutely injured and diseased individuals who are not within
the boundaries of the above scope of practice.
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Diagnose pathology based on any assessment performed.