Recognizing Excellence in Our Profession
Fellowship in the CEPA recognizes recipients for their outstanding
service to the field of clinical exercise physiology and their
professional achievements.
Earning Fellow status should not be considered a final step in your
career, but rather an acknowledgement of your commitment to, and
excellence in, the profession. It is also an opportunity to continue
contributing to CEPA and supporting the future of clinical exercise
physiology.
Fellow of CEPA (FCEPA) recognizes a sustained
commitment to the profession through professional achievement,
service, and engagement with the clinical exercise physiology
community.
Fellowship Criteria
Applicants should review the following criteria before preparing
their application.
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CEPA membership: Professional or Associate
member in good standing for at least three consecutive years
at the time of application.
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Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in
exercise physiology or an equivalent field.
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Professional certification: Currently certified
by ACSM as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP).
See the exception below.
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CEPA participation: Attendance at at least one
CEPA conference in the past three years, or attendance at six
CEPA webinars during the past three years.
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Service and contribution: At least 100 points
on the FCEPA Service Calculator, including at least 20 points
in the Service to CEPA section.
Track your CEPA participation:
CEPA members can review their history of participation in CEPA
webinars and conferences through their member profile.
Exception to the ACSM-CEP Requirement
Individuals who have demonstrated a long history of exemplary
service to CEPA and the profession of clinical exercise physiology,
but do not hold the ACSM-CEP certification, may be considered for
advancement to Fellow status at the discretion of the CEPA
Fellowship Committee.
Application Details
Review the application timeline and evaluation process before
submitting your materials.
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Applications accepted continuously:
Applications may be submitted throughout the year.
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Application deadline:
Applications are due by November 15.
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Annual recognition:
FCEPA classes are announced yearly at the CEPA Annual Conference.
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Application review:
Each application will be reviewed by the CEPA Credentials Committee.
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Evaluation:
Meeting the minimum benchmarks for Fellowship does not guarantee
advancement. It ensures that an application will be evaluated by
the committee.
How to Apply
Prepare the following materials and submit them through the online
fellowship application.
1
Complete the FCEPA Service Calculator
Download and complete the FCEPA Service Calculator worksheet.
Use it to document your professional contributions and service
to CEPA.
Download FCEPA Service Calculator →
2
Prepare Your CV or Resume
Provide a curriculum vitae or resume in English that outlines
your education, certifications, professional experience,
accomplishments, and relevant service.
3
Write Your Statement of Candidacy
Submit a statement in English describing your candidacy,
service to CEPA and the field of clinical exercise physiology,
and plans for future service to CEPA.
4
Provide Three References
Provide the names and contact information of three references
whom the committee may contact.
At least two references should be distinguished Clinical
Exercise Physiologists (CEPs), current or past CEPA Executive
Committee members, current or past CEPA committee chairs,
CEPA Fellows, or another CEPA member who can speak to your
service to CEPA.
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Submit Your Application
Submit the completed Service Calculator, CV or resume,
statement of candidacy, and reference information through
the online application, along with the $15 submission fee.
FCEPA Application Submission Fee
A $15 fee is required with your application.
$15
Ready to Pursue FCEPA?
Review the eligibility criteria, prepare your application materials,
and submit your candidacy for consideration by the CEPA Credentials
Committee.
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