Description
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.
- • Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
- • Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
- • Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
- • Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
- • Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
- • Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.
- • Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.
- • Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.
- • 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.
- • Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
- • Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.
- • Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.
- • Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.
- • 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.
- • Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.
- • Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.
- • Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.
- • Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.
- • Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.
- • Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
- • Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.
- • Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.
- • Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
