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Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Occupational Description
Exercise Physiology is a discipline that includes clinical exercise physiology and applied exercise physiology. Applied Exercise Physiologists manage programs to assess, design, and implement individual and group exercise and fitness programs for apparently healthy individuals and individuals with controlled disease. Clinical Exercise Physiologists work under the direction of a physician in the application of physical activity and behavioral interventions in clinical situations where they have been scientifically proven to provide therapeutic or functional benefit.
Employment Characteristics
As a clinical part of the health and wellness team, Exercise Physiologists can work with Personal Fitness Trainers, Exercise Science Professionals, and physicians in cardiac rehabilitation, typically in a hospital or clinical setting. Exercise Physiologists work with clients who have been diagnosed with a chronic metabolic, pulmonary, or cardiac disease.
Educational Programs
Length
: Exercise Physiologist programs can be completed in a two year Master’s degree level program.
Prerequisites
: Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, meet the specific institutional entrance requirements, and have a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.
Curriculum
: Exercise Physiologist programs will include a comprehensive academic curriculum and at least one culminating internship experience.
Certification/Registration
ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine
401 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-637-9200
Website:
www.acsm.org
ACE - American Council on Exercise
4851 Paramount Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-576-655
Website:
www.ACEfitness.org
NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine
26632 Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: 800-460-6276
Website:
www.nasm.org
NCSF - National Council on Strength and Fitness
5915 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 60
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: 800-772-6273
Website:
www.ncsf.org
Careers/Curriculum
AAHPERD - American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance
1900 Association Dr
Reston, VA 20191-1598
Phone: 800-213-7193
Website:
www.aahperd.org
AACVPR - American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
401 North Michigan Ave. Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-321-5146
Website:
www.aacvpr.org
MFA – Medical Fitness Association
P.O. Box 73103
Richmond, VA 23235-8026
Phone: 804-327-0330
Website:
www.medicalfitness.org
AKTA – American Kinesiotherapy Association
CCB-KT
P.O.Box 1390
Hines, IL 60141-1390
Phone: 800-296-2582
Website:
www.akta.org