Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC)

Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) is a division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). SPC is national volunteer driven not for profit organization consisting of graduate physiotherapists and physiotherapy students who have an interest in Sport. SPC has a post graduate credential program for physiotherapists interested in sport. SPC provides education, mentorship, knowledge translation, networking, advocacy and other valuable services to our members.

History
SPC was founded in 1972 and has continued to grow into a major component of the national sports medicine scene. In 1982, a post graduate education system was implemented and continues to be held as the credentials to have for physiotherapists working with athletes, teams and active individuals. SPC is one of 14 divisions within the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Mission:
To provide leadership and direction to members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for the advancement of sport physical therapy by fostering excellence in practice, education and research for the benefit of active Canadians.

Vision:
Members
A dynamic organization, national in scope, which can effectively facilitate research, communication, education and service delivery while providing leadership and recognition in sport physical therapy.

Active Individuals
An organization which coordinates, promotes and provides programs and services for the health, safety and optimal performance of all participants in sport and sport physical therapy.

Values:
Sport Physiotherapy Canada is committed to act with integrity, to honour the rights and dignity of all individuals, to recognize their responsibility to society, and to pursue a quest for excellence in professional activities by:

• recognizing and uniting the members of the CPA interested in all aspects of Sport Physiotherapy
• providing leadership in the advancement of health promotion / injury prevention, education and service to active individuals
• openly sharing knowledge and information with our partners in the Sports Medicine and Science Community
• maintaining high standards of the delivery of sport physiotherapy