Low to No Risk

21

Moderate Risk

0

High Risk

4

Extreme Risk

0

• 2.3Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
• 2.7Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
• 1Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
• 1.2Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
• 2Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
• 1Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.
• 1.5Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
• 2.5Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
• 1.8Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.
• 1.2Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.
• 1.2Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.
• 1.4Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.
• 1.5Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.
• 1.5Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.
• 2.3Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.
• 1.8Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.
• 0.2Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.
• 0.5Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
• 2.3Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.
• 1.2Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.
• 1.2Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.

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