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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is an Exercise Physiologist?
An Exercise Physiologist is a person who has an academic degree in exercise physiology, or who is
certified by ASEP to practice exercise physiology [via the Exercise Physiologist Certified exam (EPC)], or who has a doctorate degree
with an academic degree or emphasis in exercise physiology from an accredited college or university.
What is Exercise Physiology?
Is the identification of physiological mechanisms underlying physical activity, the comprehensive
delivery of treatment services concerned with the analysis, improvement, and maintenance of health and fitness,
rehabilitation of heart disease and other chronic diseases and/or disabilities, and the professional guidance and
counsel of athletes and others interested in athletics, sports training, and human adaptability to acute and chronic
exercise.
Exercise Physiologist
- Where they work
- Work Environment
- Job Outlook
- Length of Training/Requirements
- Licensure/Certification
- Salary
- What they Do
Degrees and careers in exercise physiology
- Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer
- Kinesiology
- Massage Therapist/Sport Massage
- Nutritionist/Sport Dietitian
- Occupational Therapist
- Orthopedics
- Physical Therapist
- Podiatrist
- Researcher
- Sport Physician/Medical Doctor
- Sport Psychology
Board Certification
The ASEP Board of Certification, as directed by the ASEP Board of Directors, promotes the certification of college-prepared exercise physiology
graduates to access key positions in the health, fitness, rehabilitative, and research fields of professional
work.
Accreditation of Undergraduate Programs
The American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP) was founded in 1997 to unite exercise physiologists and promote the professional development
of exercise physiology.
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