An Exercise Physiologist (EP) is a university qualified allied health professional who specializes in the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries.
EPs provide physical activity and behaviour change support for clients.
EP’s design exercise programmes for a wide variety of people including those with existing chronic conditions or those at risk of developing such conditions.
Exercise Physiologists specialise in:
Prescribing exercise in the form of cardiovascular training, strength and conditioning, muscle and spinal stabilisation, posture correction, flexibility and functional conditioning exercises.
Exercise can be prescribed as a therapeutic intervention and has been scientifically proven to have a positive impact on pathology.
EP aims are to design, apply and evaluate individualized exercise programs. This includes improving health, fitness and quality of life. As well as preventing disease and injury, and to restore optimal function in persons with disease or injury.
