Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
<ul><li>Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.</li><li>Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.</li><li>Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.</li><li>Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.</li><li>Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.</li><li>Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.</li><li>Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.</li><li>Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.</li><li>Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.</li><li>Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.</li><li>Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.</li><li>Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.</li><li>Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.</li><li>Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.</li><li>Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.</li><li>Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.</li><li>Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.</li><li>Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.</li><li>Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.</li><li>Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.</li><li>Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.</li><li>Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.</li><li>Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.</li><li>Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.</li><li>Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.</li></ul>