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Page 1: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

Exercise PhysiologistCollege and Career Awareness

Page 2: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

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.

Page 3: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

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)

Page 4: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

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)

Page 5: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

Where can I work?

• Health promotion• Fitness development• Colleges and universities• Clinical rehabilitation• Sport and athletic programs

Page 6: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

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

Page 7: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

What kind of job will I have?

• Supervisors of fitness and wellness programs• Fitness instructors• Exercise technologists• Sports consultants

Page 8: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

How much will I make?

• Salary ranges from $23,520 to $56,000 based on employer, education, and experience.

Page 9: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

How hard will it be to find a job?

• More jobs will be available all of the time to promote good health.

Page 10: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

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.

Page 11: Exercise Physiologist College and Career Awareness.

Have Fun

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


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