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Exercise Physiologists

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work_healthcare_practitioners/exercise_physiologists

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Children

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Child Nodes (25)

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Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.

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Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.

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Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.

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Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.

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Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.

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Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.

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Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.

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Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.

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Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.

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Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.

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Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.

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Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.

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Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.

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Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.

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Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.

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Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.

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Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.

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Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.

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Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.

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Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.

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Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.

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Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.

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Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.

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Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.

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Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.