SUCCESS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

Dr. Russell RobinsonActing Associate Dean for the

College of Education and Human Services

Department Chair of Exercise Science

SESSION DESCRIPTION Description: This session will

focus on the tools needed for success for the Exercise Science major and Allied Health Professionals with special emphasis placed on professional practices. A brief exploration of the procedures involved with the client/patient initial evaluation, exercise programming, follow-up and progression, and discharge will also be discussed.

Description: This session will focus on the tools needed for success for the Exercise Science major and Allied Health Professionals with special emphasis placed on professional practices. A brief exploration of the procedures involved with the client/patient initial evaluation, exercise programming, follow-up and progression, and discharge will also be discussed.

PROFESSION VS. DISCIPLINE Professional?

Discipline?

DISCIPLINES AND PROFESSIONS Disciplines: the function of a discipline

is to develop a coherent body of knowledge that describes, explains, and predicts key phenomena from the domain of interest (subject matter)

Professions: the application of knowledge acquired from disciplines.

Disciplines seek to understand subject matter and professions seek to implement or apply this knowledge.

WHICH OF THESE ARE PROFESSIONS?

6

Where is Exercise Science?

WHICH OF THESE ARE DISCIPLINES?

7

Where is Exercise Science?

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PRACTICING PROFESSIONAL?

Description: This session will focus on the tools needed for success for the Exercise Science major and Allied Health Professionals with special emphasis placed on professional practices. A brief exploration of the procedures involved with the client/patient initial evaluation, exercise programming, follow-up and progression, and discharge will also be discussed.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES Client/patient initial evaluation

Activity/Exercise Readiness Fitness Assessments

Exercise programming Five components of health-related fitness Sport specific training (skill-related fitness) Occupational training Activities of Daily Living

Follow-up and progression Discharge evaluations and

summary reports

TOOLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS? Description: This session will

focus on the tools needed for success for the Exercise Science major and Allied Health Professionals with special emphasis placed on professional practices. A brief exploration of the procedures involved with the client/patient initial evaluation, exercise programming, follow-up and progression, and discharge will also be discussed.

Characteristics

Skills

Knowledge

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ACSM

www.acsm.org NSCA

www.nsca-lift.org NASM

www.nasm.org ACE

www.acefitness.org

NSCA

National Strength and Conditioning Association

As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness.

Bridging the gap between science and application

ACSM

American College of Sports Medicine

The ACSM promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, quality of life.

NASM National Academy of Sports

Medicine

Our MissionTo provide health and fitness professionals with the best evidence-based education and systems

Our ValuesEverything we do is focused on:

Excellence, Innovation, Results Our Promise

Premier education for health and fitness professionals that delivers proven results.

ACE American Council on Exercise (ACE) The American Council on Exercise is a

nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective physical activity. As America's Authority on Fitness, ACE protects all segments of society against ineffective fitness products, programs and trends through its ongoing public education, outreach and research. ACE further protects the public by setting certification and continuing education standards for fitness professionals.