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New ASEP Board Certified Exercise PhysiologistsThe following names represent candidates who set for the EPC exam and passed. Their names are now among the other ASEP exercise physiologists who are Board Certified. Kati Berscheit, Jon Hanson, Pete Greiner, Jason Kask, Amanda Larson, Joe McCourtney, Erin Niles, Cassie Roden, and Jessica Wells. Congratulations.ASEP 2009 National Conference: Making Fitness FunctionalPlease note in the Announcements section all the information you will need to make plans for attending the ASEP 2009 National Conference.ASEP's 2008-2009 President: Dr. Frank WyattAt the top of the ASEP leadership's list of priorities following the 2008 National Conference in Duluth, MN was to identify the 2009 ASEP President. After careful consideration of several ASEP members, the Board of Directors embraced Dr. Frank Wyatt of the Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dr. Wyatt understands the reality of exercise physiology in the United States. As a member of the Board of Certification, he helped developed the first-ever national certification exam, the EPC. Board Certified Exercise Physiologists are held accountable to the ASEP Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice. Dr. Wyatt earned a doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He is an avid cyclist. He and his wife, Cindy, live in Wichita Falls with their two children. For a bird's eye view of Dr. Wyatt's perspective about ASEP, refer to the October ASEPNewsletter:ASEP Mission StatementThe American Society of Exercise Physiologists, the professional organization representing and promoting the profession of exercise physiology, is committed to the professional development of exercise physiology, its advancement, and the credibility of exercise physiologists.What is Exercise Physiology?Exercise Physiology is the identification of physiological mechanisms underlying physical activity, the comprehensive delivery of treatment services concerned with the analysis, improvement, and maintenance of health and fitness, rehabilitation of heart disease and other chronic diseases and/or disabilities, and the professional guidance and counsel of athletes and others interested in athletics, sports training, and human adaptability to acute and chronic exercise. Who is an Exercise Physiologist?Exercise Physiologist is a person who has an academic degree in exercise physiology, or who is certified by ASEP to practice exercise physiology [via the Exercise Physiologist Certified exam (EPC)], or who has a doctorate degree with an academic degree or emphasis in exercise physiology from an accredited college or university. ASEPNewsletterThe ASEPNewsletter is devoted to informative articles and news items about exercise physiology. It is a monthly magazine of news, opinions, professional issues and concerns, and events that shape exercise physiology. While it contains views and opinions of the Editor-In-Chief, Dr. Lonnie Lowery, Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Akron, Akron, OH, who oversees the content, visitors can have a voice as well. We welcome interested practitioners, researchers, and academicians to e-mail the Editor their thoughts and ideas. Current Issue
A Board Certified Exercise Physiologist is a person who has passed the Exercise Physiologist Certified exam. EPCs are held accountable to the ASEP Code of Ethics and the Exercise Physiologist's Standards of Practice. "Professional Distinction with Board Certification"ASEP is important for many reasons, but one in particular is to promote the professional development of exercise physiology. Hence, implicit within the ASEP web pages is the notion that exercise physiology is a healthcare profession. The bulk of the epidemiologic evidence and the scientific papers by exercise physiologists support the health benefits of regular exercise. Moreover, it is clear that an active lifestyle protects from many diseases. Now, with the ASEP Board Certification as the gold standard for exercise physiologists, the supervision, safety, and care of clients are increasingly evident throughout the public sector. Personal trainers may or may not have a college degree and, if they do, the degree may or may not be in a related field. They are not qualified to earn the EPC degree. Therefore, they can neither be held accountable to the exercise physiology Code of Ethics nor practice exercise physiology.ASEP: A True Vision!"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is a process. Working together is success." -- Henry Ford Professional exercise physiologists have a responsibility to create change in their professional arenas, whether that is in the clinical area, education, administration, business, or research. Personal attention, role modeling, precepting, and mentoring are all critical to sharing values and career goals and other significant matters, such as accreditation, board certification, and standards of practice. Exercise physiologists in the very near future will be recognized as healthcare professionals, which is certainly different from the old version of an exercise specialist, trainer, or fitness instructor. Exercise physiologists will have opportunities to serve their clients in diverse career venues and practices. This kind of responsibility requires a credible certification that reflects professionalism, protects the public, and strengthens the profession. |
Announcements ASEP 2009 Conference Online Registration ASEP 2009 Conference Packet...Registration Form and Schedule of Presentations. ASEP 2009 Conference Poster...A few of the individuals speaking at the Conference. ASEP 2009 Conference Call For Abstracts Exercise Physiology: An Allied Health Profession ASEP Board of Directors with approval of The Center for Exercise Physiology-online developed the EPC Petition Guidelines for doctorate exercise physiologists to become Board Certified. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITES Research opportunities you might be interested in... AdvertisementsConvaTec is seeking to hire a Part-Time Fitness Professional. To learn more, click here...more information... The School of Health and Human Sciencesis seeking to appoint a Professor in Exercise Science to facilitate and nurture research and learning development...more information... The Department of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire... is currently seeking applicants for a tenure track appointment in Exercise Science at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. ...more information... Entry-Level Research Scientist... Universities Space Research Association’s (USRA) Division of Space Life Sciences, a non-profit consortium of universities, has an immediate opening for a recent Ph.D....more information... Exercise Physiologist -- Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital - Brockton, MA is accepting applications for assisting in planning and conducting exercise stress testing....more information... KINESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT - TENURE-TRACK POSITION. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is accepting applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure track, assistant professor of exercise physiology, beginning September 14, 2009....more information... Ahrens Exercise Physiology is looking for a part-time exercise physiologist, with possibility of full-time employment, to work in Minneapolis, MN...more information... Fitness Center Coordinator: Mills-Peninsula Health Servicesis dedicated to preserving and improving the health status of our fellow residents in San Mateo County and others who seek care from us...more information... Hebrew SeniorLife has an opening for a Health & Fitness Specialist. This is a part time 24-hour position (could possibly become full time 40-hour....more information... The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Wellness Departments of Frankford Hospitals are looking for two (2) Pool Clinical Exercise Physiologists to join their professional team with a great opportunity to work with both an inpatient and outpatient setting...more information... CardioDynamics is a fast-paced, dynamic, medical device company, driving a new technology to standard of care via creative people and an energetic leadership team. Ideal candidates for the CLINICAL APPLICATION SPECIALIST position in the Baton Rouge or New Orleans, LA area will possess a BSN or Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology plus a minimum of 2 years of work experience...more information... CardioDynamics is a fast-paced, dynamic, medical device company, driving a new technology to standard of care via creative people and an energetic leadership team. Ideal candidates for the CLINICAL APPLICATION SPECIALIST position in the Northern or Central NJ or NYC area will possess a BSN or Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology plus a minimum of 2 years of work experience...more information... CardioDynamics is a fast-paced, dynamic, medical device company, driving a new technology to standard of care via creative people and an energetic leadership team. Ideal candidates for the CLINICAL APPLICATION SPECIALIST position in the San Francisco Bay area will possess a BSN or Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology plus a minimum of 2 years of work experience...more information... PrimeWest Health System is seeking exercise physiologists to provide services for a new benefit program called PrimeFitness...more information... Southern Methodist University offers an exciting opportunity for an emerging or seasoned scholar to join in the design/implementation of a new major in Sport and Fitness Management and Promotion while developing his/her program of research. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology...more information... Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center offers a unique environment that combines the prestige and opportunities of a respected academic medical center with the personality and camaraderie of a community hospital. We have an opening for a Manager, in our Weight Management Center, located at Greenspring Station in Lutherville, MD...more information... |
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