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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Body training physiologists study and understand the psychophysiological aspects of movement and provide patient treatment based on analysis.Professionals in the field offer health and fitness focused treatments for patients with a range of medical conditions and rehabilitation needs. They also work with athletes to help them adapt to strenuous workouts. To become a professional in this area, you must have a degree in Exercise Physiology and be certified by the American Society for Exercise Physiology by passing a special exam. You can also get a PhD to expand your employability. If you want to learn how to become an exercise physiologist, you must prepare carefully for success.

Steps

1. 1 Consider your motivations for wanting to become a trained exercise physiologist.
   • If you like sports, training, and you like helping people, you will most likely enjoy working in physiology.
2. 2 Research job descriptions for exercise physiologists and try to understand that you will have to work with people on a daily basis and help those who are sick or disabled.
3. 3 Find out more about the various colleges and higher education institutions to find the right institution that provides academic programs in exercise physiology.
   • If possible, select a certified facility to obtain warranties in this area.
4. 4 Decide what degree in training physiology you want to get. Remember, if you get your Ph.D., you have a better chance of career advancement.
   • Academic consultants can help you make the right training decisions to become a Certified Exercise Physiologist.
5. 5 Discuss your options and ask questions about this area of ​​activity at the beginning of the academic program.
6. 6 Make an academic timetable so you have time for all academic courses and labs.

Tips

• As you study, think about the kind of career you would like to pursue. For exercise physiologists, career choices are high. It includes work as an instructor at a sports center, a sports consultant, a fitness or strength training instructor, and a spa massage and relaxation expert.
• Remember that you must have the required certification. There are many other programs that will help you become a trainer, but you have to take special training and pass an exam to become an exercise physiologist.
• If you are planning to become an exercise physiologist, be prepared to take courses to continue your training throughout your career.
• Be prepared to take science, biological, and anatomical courses. Other programs include mathematics, health care, and chemistry.

Warnings

• Do not choose this area until you have decided what kind of career you would like to choose. Try to find a part-time job as an exercise physiologist to see what to expect from the job.
• Do not choose an institution to study until you know what programs it offers.
• Don't think that becoming a Certified Exercise Physiologist is easy. Learning can be challenging, but you will be rewarded for your efforts.