Intro the Athletic Therapy: Assignment #1- Certified Exercise Physiologist
Athletic Therapist and Exercise Physiologists must abide to a different set of rules and regulations that are set in place to oversee the area of practice. Each profession has a scope of practice that is different and therefore individuals in both professions are expected to conduct themselves differently. Athletic therapists are to uphold the name of the profession by treating other colleges with respect and honesty5. They must not discredit another member and must report any misconduct or malpractice to the proper authority, while Exercise Physiologists have the duty to call on any misconduct of unethical and incompetent behavior that happens from another Exercise …show more content…
Professional Exercise Physiologists are expected to support the different interventions used for health and fitness, prevention and rehabilitation through research. Athletic Therapists must provide excellent knowledge and technique in their execution but they don’t have to provide scientific evidence behind the technique; at times they must act fast and know their limitations when providing health services to others. In general, both of the professions have different responsibilities and obligations even though they both work to serve the public
Certified Exercise Physiologists and Certified Athletic Therapists are two unique professions that are both dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and overall function of individuals worldwide. Although there are many differences when comparing both of their scope of practices, there are also many similarities that can be noted. First off, in order to begin working in either of the two professions, one must successfully graduate from a program of a recognized institution, containing courses that are …show more content…
Athletic Therapists scope of practice focuses on in depth knowledge of, “education and training in the areas of the human musculoskeletal system, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and basic emergency care” 8. There are five domains that make up the scope of practice which include the following, prevention, assessment, intervention, practice management and professional responsibility. Certified Exercise Physiologists’ scope of practice consists of; performing assessments, prescribing conditioning exercise, exercise supervision, counselling and health lifestyle education 4. Domains that would be associated with a CEP include the following, but are not limited to: “education, consultation, research, administration and management”3. Additionally, AT’s provide on field care at the time of injury and provide quick assessments to determine whether an athlete will return to play or proceed to rehabilitation. CEP’s provide care in clinical settings where patients seek rehabilitation or to maintain and increase their overall
Athletic Therapist and Exercise Physiologists must abide to a different set of rules and regulations that are set in place to oversee the area of practice. Each profession has a scope of practice that is different and therefore individuals in both professions are expected to conduct themselves differently. Athletic therapists are to uphold the name of the profession by treating other colleges with respect and honesty5. They must not discredit another member and must report any misconduct or malpractice to the proper authority, while Exercise Physiologists have the duty to call on any misconduct of unethical and incompetent behavior that happens from another Exercise …show more content…
Professional Exercise Physiologists are expected to support the different interventions used for health and fitness, prevention and rehabilitation through research. Athletic Therapists must provide excellent knowledge and technique in their execution but they don’t have to provide scientific evidence behind the technique; at times they must act fast and know their limitations when providing health services to others. In general, both of the professions have different responsibilities and obligations even though they both work to serve the public
Certified Exercise Physiologists and Certified Athletic Therapists are two unique professions that are both dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and overall function of individuals worldwide. Although there are many differences when comparing both of their scope of practices, there are also many similarities that can be noted. First off, in order to begin working in either of the two professions, one must successfully graduate from a program of a recognized institution, containing courses that are …show more content…
Athletic Therapists scope of practice focuses on in depth knowledge of, “education and training in the areas of the human musculoskeletal system, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and basic emergency care” 8. There are five domains that make up the scope of practice which include the following, prevention, assessment, intervention, practice management and professional responsibility. Certified Exercise Physiologists’ scope of practice consists of; performing assessments, prescribing conditioning exercise, exercise supervision, counselling and health lifestyle education 4. Domains that would be associated with a CEP include the following, but are not limited to: “education, consultation, research, administration and management”3. Additionally, AT’s provide on field care at the time of injury and provide quick assessments to determine whether an athlete will return to play or proceed to rehabilitation. CEP’s provide care in clinical settings where patients seek rehabilitation or to maintain and increase their overall