Exercise Physiologist CTE Introduction What is an Exercise

Exercise Physiologist CTE Introduction

What is an Exercise Physiologist? • Exercise Physiologists find ways to improve and maintain a person’s overall health and wellness through exercise. • They help people with diseases and illnesses. • They work with athletes and others interested in sports training.

Is it the same as a Personal Trainer? • No – an Exercise Physiologist has to be Board Certified by passing the Exercise Physiologist Certified exam (EPC)

How do I become an Exercise Physiologist? • Bachelor’s degree (4 years of college) • Pass the Exercise Physiologist Certified Exam (EPC) • Certified by American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)

Where can I work? • • • Health promotion Fitness development Colleges and universities Clinical rehabilitation Sport and athletic programs

What kind of job will I have? Sports and wellness instructors Strength coaches for sports programs Researchers in companies that make exercise equipment • Managers and exercise leaders for corporate wellness programs • Instructors in health and fitness clubs • • •

What kind of job will I have? • • Supervisors of fitness and wellness programs Fitness instructors Exercise technologists Sports consultants

Example of Exercise Physiology in the Air Force • Go to this link for a video: – Healthy Lifestyle Month: Exercise Physiology | Kick. You. Tube

How much will I make? • Salary ranges from $23, 520 to $56, 000 based on employer, education, and experience.

How hard will it be to find a job? • More jobs will be available all of the time to promote good health.

It’s Your Turn • Now, you have the task of designing and implementing an exercise program. • You will have to be able to find your radial pulse to find the Target Heart Rate Zone.

Have Fun • Take a jump rope and complete the activity listed on your paper with a partner.