BASES Certified Exercise Practitioner
BASES Certified Exercise Practitioner (CEP) is a professional certification providing recognition for exercise professionals with a sport and exercise science degree. CEP establishes the credibility of practitioners who can demonstrate the necessary practical vocational knowledge and skills to work effectively in a clinical exercise environment, underpinned by an academic qualification to degree level.
Application criteria
To apply for BASES Certified Exercise Practitioner, you will need to meet the following criteria:
1. BASES membership (professional or graduate)
2. Undergraduate degree in sport and/or exercise science that is either;
- BASES endorsed (BUES) or
- Includes a suite of studies in physiology, psychology and movement analysis (biomechanics/motor behaviour) that meets BUES criteria (See Appendix 1 ).
3. Demonstrate practical vocational knowledge and skills by holding an advanced exercise instructors’ qualification in one of the following:
- At least one Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) / CIMPSA Level 4 Recognised Qualification (i.e. course is recognised as REPs Level 4 and specialist exercise instructor courses only)
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)
4. Members are advised to attend an appropriate safeguarding children and vulnerable adults workshop if required by the nature of their work.
BASES Certified Exercise Practitioner accreditation lasts for 3 years, at which point members will be required to renew.
Apply now
Please email your application form to education@bases.org.uk
Click here for an application form. Fee is £15.00.
Click here for a renewal
form (only for current holders of CEP).
Please note as from 1 Jan 2021 there will be a fee of £10.00 for all renewal applications.
Click here for a renewal form without the fee.
To maintain certification this must be renewed every three years with a minimum of 36 CPD hours gained through attending for example BASES workshops, BASES conference, REPs recognised courses or relevant non-BASES CPD. Please provide a list of where your hours have been obtained.
Further information
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