ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists are fitness experts with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. They receive training on interpreting results and prescribing appropriate exercise programs tailored to individual needs. The following are some of the roles of an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist.
Conduct Physical Assessments
A Certified Exercise Physiologist performs physical fitness and pre-participation health screenings. Additionally, they develop exercise prescriptions and motivational strategies. They also support patients in maintaining and adapting healthy lifestyle behavior.
Prepare Exercise Guidelines
They establish exercise guidelines for muscular strength, flexibility, muscle endurance, agility, and balance. They offer these guidelines to healthy clients and those with controlled diseases based on their fitness goals, health status, and availability. They also implement weight management programs and modify exercise prescriptions based on environmental conditions.
Introduce Appropriate Physical Activity
They use recommended work-out, research, and introduce physical activity to people with chronic conditions or illnesses. They establish a client’s readiness to engage in the exercise program and physical fitness assessment. They interpret and administer procedures that minimize risk and maximize client safety.
Provide Auxiliary Techniques
These experts give vital and auxiliary counteraction techniques that seek to improve, keep up or decrease wellness and well-being. Moreover, they decipher outcomes and recommend suitable practice programs. Also, they provide educational resources to clients to help them to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Conduct Risk Management
They conduct risk management guidelines for a fitness facility to lower employee, member, or business risk. Additionally, they execute emergency procedures and policies.
