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29-1128.00 — Exercise Physiologists

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