EHR521 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Exercise Physiology, Participant Observation
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Week 7 empathy and awareness of the psychology of. An exercise physiologist has the credentials to deliver clinical exercise services for people living with chronic medical conditions and injuries. An exercise physiologist focuses on active rather than passive therapy and advocates a holistic approach to healthy lifestyle. The goal of an exercise physiologist is to encourage the client to take control of, and active participation in, their own health and wellbeing, with the emphasis on self-management of healthy lifestyle through regular exercise. For many chronic conditions, clinical outcomes are enhanced by exercise therapy. (ref: paraphrased from aaess carrick institute grant application) In order to become an exercise physiologist or exercise rehabilitation specialist who assists clients to begin and maintain regular exercise, you need to understand which factors predict exercise adoption, prevent exercise involvement or lead to drop out. You need to understand the mental, physical and social benefits and other outcomes or consequences of regular exercise.
