"EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST"
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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.
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