1. Exercise Physiologist CTE Introduction

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

3. 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) No – an Exercise Physiologist has to be Board Certified by passing the Exercise Physiologist Certified exam (EPC)

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

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

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

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

8. Example of Exercise Physiology in the Air Force Go to this link for a video: – Healthy Lifestyle Month: Exercise Physiology | KickYouTube Healthy Lifestyle Month: Exercise Physiology | KickYouTube

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

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

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

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