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What is ASEP?
Exercise Physiology "Accredited" Academic
Programs in the United States
1. Slippery Rock UniversityExercise Science Program2. Wright State UniversityExercise Biology3. University of New Mexico - AbuquerqueExercise Science Program4. Marquette UniversityExercise Science Program5. Bloomsburg UniversityExercise Science Major6. The College of St. ScholasticaExercise Physiology Major
The American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP) was founded in 1997 to unite exercise physiologists and promote the professional development of exercise physiology. The Society serves to protect the well being of exercise physiologists by enhancing the recognition of their work and educating the public about their importance and functions in the athletic, fitness, allied health and medical fields. ASEP also fosters the exchange of ideas and research among exercise physiologists, and provides a forum for the continual advancement of the profession.Work began on the development of the accreditation program in early 1998, shortly after the inception of ASEP in 1997. Through the collaborative efforts of exercise physiologists from around the country, the accreditation “guidelines” manual was submitted for final approval of the Board of Directors at the 1999 national meeting. The manual represents a compilation of two years of work by exercise physiologists who have identified the minimal standards that are acceptable for educating students for a career in this profession.
Academic accreditation is an important and essential component to any profession. The Accreditation Committee of ASEP desires to work with your academic program to ensure that standards are met and graduating students are worthy of the title “exercise physiologist”. Accreditation benefits everyone:
1. academic programs are critically evaluated and improved,In time, students will gravitate to ASEP-accredited programs, as there will be little incentive to enroll in a program not recognized by ASEP.
2. students are better prepared for certification exams and the workforce, and
3. employers are more confident that they are hiring competent professionals.
We encourage you to carefully read the accreditation manual, support the professional development of exercise physiology, and seek ASEP accreditation.
Note: For information about accreditation, refer to the following URL:http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/accredit.htm