| Job Title |
Exercise Physiologist |
| Job Description |
Develops, Implements, And Coordinates Exercise Programs And
Administers Medical Tests, Under Physician's Supervision, To
Program Participants To Promote Physical Fitness: Explains
Program And Test Procedures To Participant. Interviews
Participant To Obtain Vital Statistics And Medical History And
Records Information. Records Heart Activity, Using
Electrocardiograph (ekg) Machine, While Participant Undergoes
Stress Test On Treadmill, Under Physician's Supervision.
Measures Oxygen Consumption And Lung Functioning, Using
Spirometer. Measures Amount Of Fat In Body, Using Such
Equipment As Hydrostatic Scale, Skinfold Calipers, And Tape
Measure, To Assess Body Composition. Performs Routine
Laboratory Test Of Blood Samples For Cholesterol Level And
Glucose Tolerance, Or Interprets Test Results. Schedules Other
Examinations And Tests, Such As Physical Examination, Chest X
Ray, And Urinalysis. Records Test Data In Patient's Chart Or
Enters Data Into Computer. Writes Initial And Follow-up
Exercise Prescriptions For Participants, Following Physician's
Recommendation, Specifying Equipment, Such As Treadmill, Track,
Or Bike. Demonstrates Correct Use Of Exercise Equipment And
Exercise Routines. Conducts Individual And Group Aerobic,
Strength, And Flexibility Exercises. Observes Participants
During Exercise For Signs Of Stress. Teaches Behavior
Modification Classes, Such As Stress Management, Weight
Control, And Related Subjects. Orders Material And Supplies And
Calibrates Equipment. May Supervise Work Activities Of Other
Staff Members.
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