Advancing Clinical Exercise Physiology Together

CEPA supports the professionals, students, and broader community dedicated to advancing clinical exercise physiology. Through education, resources, advocacy, and collaboration, we work to strengthen our profession and its impact on health.

Explore Membership

Our Mission

Advancing the Practice and Science of Our Profession

To advance the practice and science of clinical exercise physiology through education, advocacy, professional development, and empowering professionals to deliver transformative exercise-based care for chronic disease prevention and management.

Who We Are

Supporting the People Who Move Our Profession Forward

The Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) is dedicated to supporting the professionals and students advancing clinical exercise physiology. We connect our community with resources, opportunities, and professional support that help strengthen the field and its contribution to chronic disease prevention and management.

What We Do

How We Support Our Profession

CEPA brings together education, professional connection, and advocacy to help clinical exercise physiology continue to grow.

Education & Resources

Connect with continuing education, professional publications, internship opportunities, and resources that support ongoing learning and practice.

Explore Education →

Community & Networking

Build connections with students and professionals who share a commitment to advancing clinical exercise physiology.

Connect with CEPA →

Professional Advocacy

Support efforts that promote the profession, strengthen recognition, and advance opportunities for clinical exercise physiologists.

Learn About Advocacy →

Our Priorities

Building the Future of Clinical Exercise Physiology

CEPA is working to strengthen the profession through long-term strategic planning and efforts to advance professional accreditation. Explore these initiatives to learn more about our priorities and goals.

2025–2030

CEPA Strategic Plan

Explore CEPA's strategic direction for 2025–2030, including the priorities and goals guiding the association's work and its vision for the future of clinical exercise physiology.

Read the Strategic Plan

Advancing the Profession

Professional Accreditation

Learn about CEPA's efforts related to accreditation for clinical exercise physiology and the ongoing work to support the profession's development, recognition, and future.

Explore Accreditation Efforts

Our Affiliation

Our Relationship with ACSM

The Clinical Exercise Physiology Association is an affiliate organization of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). CEPA operates autonomously, with administrative support from ACSM.

CEPA, along with ACSM, is committed to the development of CEPA as an independent, self-sufficient professional organization dedicated to serving the needs of the clinical exercise physiology profession.

Visit the ACSM website ↗

Working Toward Our Future

CEPA's continued development focuses on building a strong, sustainable professional organization that can serve its community and advance the science and practice of clinical exercise physiology.

Leadership & Governance

Meet the People Behind CEPA

CEPA's leadership and committees help guide the association's work, support its members, and advance priorities important to the profession.

Meet Our Leadership

Get Involved

Help Shape the Future of Clinical Exercise Physiology

CEPA grows stronger when members contribute their experience, ideas, and perspectives. Find an opportunity to participate and make a difference in the profession.

Join a Committee

Share your skills and interests by contributing to CEPA initiatives and working alongside others who are passionate about the field.

Explore Opportunities

Share Your Ideas

Have a question, suggestion, or idea for how CEPA can better serve the clinical exercise physiology community? We'd like to hear from you.

Contact CEPA

Connect With Us

We're Here to Help You Connect

Whether you're exploring membership, looking for professional resources, or interested in getting involved, CEPA is a starting point for connecting with the clinical exercise physiology community.

Be Part of the Future of Our Profession

Whether you're a student beginning your journey or an experienced practitioner advancing clinical care, CEPA offers opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute.

Discover CEPA Membership