Job Description:

• 1) 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.

• 2) Interviews participant to obtain vital statistics and medical history and records information.

• 3) Records heart activity, using electrocardiograph machine, while participant undergoes stress test on treadmill, under physician's supervision.

• 4) Measures oxygen consumption and lung functioning, using spirometer.

• 5) Measures amount of fat in body, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, and tape measure, to assess body composition.

• 6) Performs routine laboratory test of blood samples for cholesterol level and glucose tolerance, or interprets test results.

• 7) Schedules other examinations and tests, such as physical examination, chest x ray, and urinalysis.

• 8) Records test data in patient's chart or enters data into computer.

• 9) Writes initial and follow-up exercise prescriptions for participants, following physician's recommendation, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, track, or bike.

• 10) Demonstrates correct use of exercise equipment and exercise routines.

• 11) Conducts individual and group aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises.

• 12) Observes participants during exercise for signs of stress.

• 13) Teaches behavior modification classes, such as stress management, weight control, and related subjects.

• 14) Orders material and supplies and calibrates equipment.

• 15) May supervise work activities of other staff members.