Dr. Russell Robinson Acting Associate Dean for the College of Education and Human Services Department Chair of Exercise Science

 Description: This session will focus on the tools needed for success for the Exercise Science major and Allied Health Professionals with special emphasis placed on professional practices. A brief exploration of the procedures involved with the client/patient initial evaluation, exercise programming, follow-up and progression, and discharge will also be discussed.

 Professional?  Discipline?

 Disciplines: the function of a discipline is to develop a coherent body of knowledge that describes, explains, and predicts key phenomena from the domain of interest (subject matter)  Professions: the application of knowledge acquired from disciplines.  Disciplines seek to understand subject matter and professions seek to implement or apply this knowledge.

6 Where is Exercise Science?

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 Description: This session will focus on the tools needed for success for the Exercise Science major and Allied Health Professionals with special emphasis placed on professional practices. A brief exploration of the procedures involved with the client/patient initial evaluation, exercise programming, follow-up and progression, and discharge will also be discussed.

 Client/patient initial evaluation  Activity/Exercise Readiness  Fitness Assessments  Exercise programming  Five components of health-related fitness  Sport specific training (skill-related fitness)  Occupational training  Activities of Daily Living  Follow-up and progression  Discharge evaluations and summary reports

 Description: This session will focus on the tools needed for success for the Exercise Science major and Allied Health Professionals with special emphasis placed on professional practices. A brief exploration of the procedures involved with the client/patient initial evaluation, exercise programming, follow-up and progression, and discharge will also be discussed.

 Characteristics  Skills  Knowledge

 ACSM   NSCA   NASM   ACE 

 National Strength and Conditioning Association  As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness.  Bridging the gap between science and application

 American College of Sports Medicine  The ACSM promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, quality of life.

 National Academy of Sports Medicine  Our Mission To provide health and fitness professionals with the best evidence-based education and systems  Our Values Everything we do is focused on:  Excellence, Innovation, Results  Our Promise Premier education for health and fitness professionals that delivers proven results.

 American Council on Exercise (ACE)  The American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective physical activity. As America's Authority on Fitness, ACE protects all segments of society against ineffective fitness products, programs and trends through its ongoing public education, outreach and research. ACE further protects the public by setting certification and continuing education standards for fitness professionals.