Award of Merit Points Grading
This is the criteria on which trainers are awarded their merit designation. Members are able to nominate their fellow trainers who have accummulated 60+ points for the Award of Merit (CPTN-CPT.M) from their trainer profile page.
Note: The numbers listed represent the maximum number of points that will be allowed for that criteria.
CPTN Specialty Certifications (Maximum 30 Points)
Post-Rehab |
Pilates |
Nutrition |
Golf |
Spec. Pop. |
Other |
Total |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
Training Experience As A CPTN Certified Trainer (Maximum 10 Points)
1-2 Years |
3-4 Years |
5-6 Years |
7+ Years |
Total |
2 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
|
Location of Training (Maximum 10 Points)
In-Home / Online / Studio |
Commercial |
Resort / Spa |
Private Club / Pro Athletes |
Total |
2 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
|
Education (Maximum 25 Points)
Related Diploma |
Related Degree |
Post Graduate Degree |
Total |
15 |
20 |
25 |
|
Contribution to Professional Development of Trainers (Maximum 20 Points)
Presenter |
Practical Assessor |
Course Conductor |
Mentor |
Total |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Competitive Athletic Experience as coach or athlete
(Maximum 10 Points)
NCCP |
Competitive Experience (QTY. National/Provincial) |
Total |
5 |
5 |
|
Complementary Services (Maximum 5 Points)
Reg. Dietitian |
Massage Therapist |
Fitness Appraiser |
Wellness Consultant |
Other |
Total |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Recognition by Media (Maximum 8 Points)
Newspaper |
Magazine |
Television |
Peer Publication |
Total |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Testimonials / Letters of Recommendation (Maximum 8 points)
1 Peer |
3 Clients |
4 |
4 |
Community Development / Charity (Maximum 15 points)
Single Act |
Annually |
Ongoing |
5 |
10 |
15 |
Point Scale
Points |
Designation |
< 30 |
Level 1 |
30-59 |
Level 2 |
60+ |
Level 3 (Award of Merit) |