Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.
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Exercise PhysiologistCollege and Career Awareness
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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.
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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)
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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)
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Where can I work?
• Health promotion• Fitness development• Colleges and universities• Clinical rehabilitation• Sport and athletic programs
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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
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What kind of job will I have?
• Supervisors of fitness and wellness programs• Fitness instructors• Exercise technologists• Sports consultants
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How much will I make?
• Salary ranges from $23,520 to $56,000 based on employer, education, and experience.
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How hard will it be to find a job?
• More jobs will be available all of the time to promote good health.
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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.
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Have Fun
• Take a jump rope and complete the activity listed on your paper with a partner.