Pre-approved Continuing Education Credits (CEC's)
All Fitness NB members must submit Continuing Education Credits (CEC's) every 2 years as part of the re-certification process. Below is a list of pre-approved credits. Please note: Individuals must complete a Request for CEC's Application Form in order to receive credits from Fitness NB for items listed below.
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List of CEC Categories |
Category Details |
Number of CECs Awarded |
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Profession Specific Scientific Research & Applications Conferences with a focus on Physical Fitness. |
CSEP endorsed programs & conferences (annual scientific meeting eg CSEP-AGM, ALACD, Aging, Active living etc) | 30 credits for multi-day (≥ 2 days) conference attendance |
| 15 credits per day conference attendance | ||
| 5 credits for being a presenter: free communication or poster | ||
| CSEP H & FP Conference National or Provincial/Regional | 30 credits for multi-day (≥ 2 days) conference attendance | |
| 15 credits per full day conference attendance | ||
| 5 credits for being a presenter: free communication or poster | ||
| ACSM endorsed programs & conferences (annual scientific meetings, annual health & fitness summit) | 30 credits for multi-day (≥ 2 days) full conference attendance | |
| 15 credits per day conference attendance | ||
| 5 credits for being a presenter: free communication or poster | ||
| Fitness NB Annual Conference | 12 credits for multi-day (≥ 2 days) conference attendance | |
| 6 credits per day conference attendance | ||
| 5 credits for being a presenter | ||
| Other professional association scientific conferences that have a healthy lifestyle focus | 20 credits for multi-day (≥ 2 days) full conference attendance | |
| 10 credits for one day conference attendance | ||
| 5 credits for being a presenter: free communication or poster | ||
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Fitness NB Provincial or Regional Committee Work |
Chair | 10 credits |
| Committee Member | 5 credits | |
| Subcommittee Member | 5 credits | |
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CPAFLA Course |
Teaching | 10 credits per course |
| Assisting | 5 credits per course | |
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Peer Reviewed Publications (Research Journal Articles, Chapters in books, Position Statements, etc): Reviewed by experts (PhD) in related area |
Authoring or co-authoring a peer reviewed journal article (e.g. CJPA, Med Sci Sport & Exerc, etc.), chapter in a book), a book - the content of which is related to PA/exercise science fitness applications | 20 credits per article or book chapter or per book |
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Non Peer Reviewed Commercial Fitness Publications |
Newsletters, Magazines, Trade Magazines, Books - the content of which is related to PA/exercise science fitness applications | 10 credits per article or book chapter or per book |
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Teaching university degree academic courses or college diploma courses |
Delivered at an accredited college or university. The content of these courses must be specific to physical activity/exercise science fitness and associated lifestyle applications | 15 credits for teaching a full year course |
| 7.5 credits for teaching a half year course | ||
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Teaching/Instructing non-diploma or non-degree courses/continuing education courses |
Usually delivered through Distance Education, Continuing Education, the content must be specific to physical activity/exercise science and associated lifestyle fitness applications | 5 credits per half year course |
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Post undergraduate and post certification academic pursuits: university degree academic courses or college diploma courses |
Delivered by an accredited college or university. The content of these courses must be specific to physical activity/exercise science fitness and associated lifestyle applications | 15 credits for taking a full year course |
| 7.5 credits for taking a half year course | ||
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Non-diploma or non-degree courses/continuing educational opportunities - post certification pursuits |
Usually delivered through Distance Education, Continuing Education, the content must be specific to physical activity/exercise science and associated lifestyle fitness applications | 5 credits for taking a course to a maximum of 3 courses per two year cycle |
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Non-diploma or non-degree on-line courses/educational opportunities - post certification pursuits |
Usually delivered by publishing companies such as Human Kinetics - the content must be specific to physical activity/exercise science fitness and associated lifestyle applications | 5 credits per on-line course to a maximum of 3 on-line courses per two year cycle |
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Proof of passing the test questions related to featured article that appear in scientific professional journals for fitness practitioners |
Usually delivered by recognized Professional Fitness Associations that have both research and practitioner branches: CSEP, ACSM, NSCA | 3 credits per featured article to a maximum of 3 articles per two year cycle |
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Seminars/Workshops offered by Local, Private, Club or Commercial Fitness Consulting and/or Fitness Certification Agencies |
Offered by other fitness or allied health practitioners not associated with ACSM, CSEP, NSCA | 1 credit for every hour of presenting, teaching or attendance to a maximum of 15 credits in a two year cycle |
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Conferences offered or sponsored by Local, Private, Club or Commercial Fitness Consulting and/or Fitness Certification Agencies |
Offered by other fitness commercial enterprises not associated with ACSM, CSEP & NSCA | 5 credits for each day of attendance at the conference |
| 5 credits for being a presenter at the conference | ||
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Automated Defibrillator Training |
Offered by a recognized agency | 5 credits per two year cycle |
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First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification |
Affiliated with a recognized agency | 10 credits per two year cycle |
