Candidates wishing to pursue their credentials in Sport Physiotherapy must follow a multi step process to ensure they meet the necessary criteria to challenge at each level. Please note that candidates will confirm the level of examination, preferred language and required documents through the Examination Form.
Please thoroughly review SPC Program Resources and SPC Prerequisites when registering to ensure you are meeting the criteria and submitting the correct supporting documentation.
Dates: Candidates can select from two dates based on their availability, the fourth Friday of November OR the first Friday of December Time: 2pm EST Location: Online Language(s): English and French
Cost: $420 (+tax)
Deadline: October 20th, 2025 Registration closes the third Monday of October
Be a graduated physiotherapist
Be a member in good standing of Sport Physiotherapy Canada
Current First Responder Certification from a recognized National body such as SPC, Canadian Red Cross or St. John’s Ambulance
2 years in clinical practice
Have sufficient documented practical experience (log book) working with a team or organization and at athletic events:
A minimum of 200 field hours as a graduate Physiotherapist
4 different sports
2 sports require a minimum of 75 hours EACH
One of the two sports must be in a contact, combative, or collision sport
Submit a letter of recommendation from a recognized SPC Mentor
The Candidate must locate a suitable Invigilator, and inform SPC of the individual and their contact information
Invigilator requirements: The Invigilator must be a SPC Diploma Physiotherapist, a MD, a DC, a head of department or clinic, or an educator in a postsecondary institution
The invigilator receives instructions via email from SPC directly prior to the Written component date and supervises the Candidate while writing the exam
Be a member in good standing of Sport Physiotherapy Canada
Be a SPC Certificate Level Credential Holder
Current First Responder Certification
3 years in clinical practice
Achieved the additional minimum of 200 hours (75 hours must be in contact, collision, or combative sport) of document practical experience (see note on hours below)
Experience gained in at least 6 different sports, in 1 of these six 6 sports – involvement must extend over 1 full season with a team or club
Full Season includes pre-season screening, in-season and postseason
1 of the sports must be in a contact, collision, or combative sport (i.e. hockey, lacrosse, soccer, judo, etc.)
1 sport covered over 1 season must include a minimum of 75 hours* of practical experience in that sport
Submit a “Preparation Summary” found in the Log Book template
Submit a letter of recommendation from a recognized SPC Mentor
Locate a suitable Invigilator, and inform SPC of the individual and their contact information
Invigilator requirements: The Invigilator must be a SPC Diploma Physiotherapist, a MD, a DC, a head of department or clinic, or an educator in a postsecondary institution
The invigilator receives instructions via email from SPC directly prior to the Written component date and supervises the Candidate while writing the exam
Both the Registration and Examination Form must be completed:
