AMERICAN
SOCIETY
OF
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS
Founded,
1997
Charter
Although
exercise physiology has made great strides toward its goal of achieving
professional status in society, there still remains a variety of important
questions that need addressing. Thus, to facilitate communication between
exercise physiologists in America and worldwide, standards documents have
been developed and published on significant and critical topics relating
to the exercise physiology profession.
Who Is An
Exercise Physiologist?
The exercise physiologist
is a university (college) educated professional who has at minimum a bachelor's
degree (or emphasis) in exercise physiology (science). In addition to the
traditional science courses (such as chemistry, physics, biology), exercise
physiologists study human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation, exercise physiology, sports nutrition, electrocardiography,
stress tests protocols and prescriptions, research and statistics, and
a variety of specialized courses.
The ASEP
Exercise Physiologist-Certified
(EPC)
After the adoption
by ASEP of a national certification test for all graduates of an approved
exercise physiology curriculum, the Exercise Physiologist-Certified (EPC)
will be recognized as a highly educated professional with specialized skills
in research and application of exercise physiology to a variety of career
options. The EPC completes the requirements for certification as established
by the American Society of Exercise Physiologists Board of Certification.
The certification examination administered by the Board consists of a written
test with multiple choice questions and an oral/practical section that
evaluates the hands-on (skill) component of the exercise physiology curriculum.
The examination covers a variety of topics within the ASEP-approved academic
program. Once exercise physiologists pass the certification examination,
they use the designation "EPC."
What Are The ASEP
Qualifications
To Become A Certified EP?
Please refer to:
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/certify.htm
What Is The Evolution
Of
Exercise Physiology
as a Profession?
Please refer to:
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/pro.htm
What Are
The Critical
Issues
in Exercise Physiology?
Please refer to:
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/women.htm
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/ethics.htm
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/noth.htm
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/jobs.htm
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/moth.htm
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/asep1.htm
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/asep2.htm
What Are
The ASEP Accreditation
Requirements
Of Exercise Physiology Academic Program?
Please refer to:
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/accredit.htm
Where Does An
Exercise Physiologist
Work?
Please refer to:
http://www.asep.org/asep/asep/career.htm
Members receive the
first copy of these publications and any additional standards documents
developed at no charge. Additonal copies are available at cost.