CSEP Awards, Grants and Recognitions

CSEP recognizes that our impact on the field of exercise physiology would not be possible without the contribution of our valued members. Each year CSEP aims to honour and award members in our community for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and the impact their research has on the health and well-being of Canadians. We recognize the research, service and contributions of our certified, academic, and student members through 20 various awards, grants and recognitions. We encourage you to share these opportunities, and nominate a deserving individual or yourself during the nomination period, and help us recognize excellence in the exercise community.

We invite you to read the full description and details for each of the awards and grants listed below.

The Keynote Lecture/Tutorial is to be named and presented in honour of a past-president of CSEP and will be entitled the ‘APNM – President’s Lecture’ in recognition of the past president’s contributions to the society and to the field of exercise physiology. The recipient who honours the past-president shall give a lecture at the annual conference and will submit a review paper on the topic of the lecture to APNM within the three months of the lecture.

 

The purpose of this recognition is to acknowledge the research and other significant contributions of Gord Sleivert to the area of Applied Sport Research and/or Sport Nutrition. The recipient will present a 45-minute lecture on a topic of their choice and area of applied sport and/or sport nutrition research during the Health and Fitness programming at the CSEP Annual Scientific Meeting.

The purpose of this recognition is to acknowledge the research and other significant contributions of John Sutton. The recipient will provide a lecture on a topic that reflects John Sutton’s research interests during the CSEP Annual Conference.

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge a graduate student based on their outstanding research contributions. Up to four finalists will be invited to deliver a 15-minute oral presentation of their research at the Graduate Student Award Symposium, during the CSEP Annual Conference. The award will be presented to one of the presenters by a panel convened by the Vice President of Research.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge a graduate student based on their outstanding research contributions. Up to 15 finalists will be invited to present their research at the Graduate Student Poster Session, during the CSEP Annual Conference. The award will be presented to two of the finalists.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge an undergraduate student in physical education, human kinetics, or a related discipline graduating within the current year with the highest standing in the scientific portion of the curriculum. Each spring, these awards are presented by the individual universities student award departments.

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge a graduate student for outstanding research in exercise science. The recipient will present their research during a recognized exercise physiology meeting or conference, which is hosted at the regional level.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this award is to provide financial aid for students to attend the CSEP Annual Conference.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – June 1, 2024

(Supported by APNM)

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge an outstanding CSEP member who has received a Ph.D. or M.D. degree within the past ten years. The recipient will provide a 30-minute presentation featuring their award-winning research and contributions to the field of exercise science.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to CSEP’s Professional Standards Program®. This award recognizes contributions such as, but not limited to committee work, leadership development, and delivery of certifications, and practice and/or research in the healthy and fitness industry.

*Prior to 2015 the Professional Standards Program® was called the Health and Fitness Program; prior to 2022 it was known as the FACA Program.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the outstanding research and/or work conducted by a certified member (CSEP Certified Personal Trainers® (CSEP-CPT) and CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologists™ (CSEP-CEP). The research and/or work must contribute directly to the health and fitness industry. The recipient will provide a presentation at the CSEP Annual Conference outlining the award winning contributions and/or work.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge a graduate level Professor of Advisor in the exercise science field for their dedication and mentorship to their students and/or their faculty.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this award is to acknowledge a CSEP member who has made an outstanding contribution to exercise physiology (encompassing physical activity, fitness, health, and human performance) in Canada.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this designation is to acknowledge an academic or certified member who has made an outstanding contribution to CSEP. The recognition is independent of contributions to the member’s field of research. The CSEP Fellowship recognizes leaders within the society who have inspired research excellence among members, or have been bridge-builders strengthening the relationship between academia and certified members through significant, or consistent service.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this grant is to provide assistance for academic members in obtaining pilot data in support of a larger funding application at a recognized foundation or agency (CIHR, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Canada, NSERC, etc.)

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this grant is to provide support for professional development events and opportunities throughout Canada. This grant provides like-minded organizations and CSEP members with an opportunity to apply for financial assistance or in-kind support for professional development activities which align with the advancement of the CSEP mission. The aim of the CSEP Partnership Grant is to connect qualified exercise professionals with a range of high-quality services, fitness, and research organizations, while providing a wide selection of professional development opportunities for CSEP members.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024
and October 1 2024 – November 1, 2024

The purpose of this award is to recognize the contributions of a non-CSEP member (individual or entity) for operating with values shared by CSEP, specifically the promotion of exercise physiology or physical activity. This recognition extends to any Canadian or Canadian entity who demonstrates leadership in promoting these values.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

 

The purpose of this award is to recognize the contributions of a non-CSEP member (individual or entity) for operating with values shared by CSEP, specifically the promotion of exercise physiology or physical activity. This recognition extends to any Canadian or Canadian entity who demonstrates leadership in promoting these values.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide direct support to persons from underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). CSEP is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Society’s business. This scholarship is designed to increase participation in research that aligns with the goals of CSEP by recruiting and retaining persons belonging to underrepresented minority groups as identified by the Tri-Agency Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan.

Accepting Submissions from April 1, 2024 – May 1, 2024

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Society’s business. This includes, but is not limited to, applications for membership, awards and grant review, and employment and volunteer positions. CSEP welcomes applications and participation from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, members of the Society, its committees and employees and/or any award/grant recipients are expected to uphold the same policies in their work related to the Society.