Exercise Physiologist
Mackenzie Sinon
Educational Requirements
Exercise physiologists must have at least a bachelor's degree, but most continue their education to earn a master's degree. Exercise physiologists must also be certified by The American Society of Exercise Physiologists.
Potential Hazards:
Pathogen Hazard
Exercise physiologists are especially susceptible to the cold and the flu (spread airborne and through sweat).
Violence Hazard
Exercise physiologists can be threatened by violence when working with difficult patients, especially when working with patients who are in denial about their condition.
Chemical Hazard
Harsh chemicals are used to clean exercise equipment in between patients.
Ergonomic Hazard
Exercise physiologists work with heavy equipment and are at risk of hurting themselves when lifting the equipment.
Psychological Hazard
Exercise Physiologists work under lots of pressure and stress especially when working with difficult patients.
Ethical Issues
Exercise physiologists have to treat patients of all ethnicities, races, religions, ages, genders, etc. It is their responsibility to treat anyone, regardless if they agree with their beliefs or not (ASEP).
Exercise physiologists are also responsible for protecting the public from misinformation about exercise therapy and exercise testing.
Legal Issues
Exercise physiologists are at risk of practicing malpractice because they use complex equipment in their daily tasks. Exercise physiologists can be held accountable for any accidents and injuries if they do not know how to properly use equipment or do not inform the patient of how to properly use the equipment.