What is Exercise Physiology?
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Let’s break it down
Exercise + Physiology
Exercise
Our primary focus revolves around the study of exercise and its effects on the body. Therefore, our job is to guide individuals to introduce exercise into their lives or optimise existing routines.
Numerous barriers often deter people from regular exercise participation:
- Long-standing injuries
- Disability makes it impossible to participate in conventional exercise
- Hurdles faced by healthy individuals
- Natural aging makes daily tasks difficult
- Those who simply don’t know how to safely and effectively exercise for their goals
- Risks associated with metabolic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- Barriers due to mental health disorders, cancer or chronic neurological conditions
It also may be difficult to reach performance or fitness goals due to:
- Lack of appropriate periodisation or planning
- Improper technique
- Inability to surpass a perceived performance ceiling
- Repetitive injury preventing progress
And these just name a few!
Our education equips us to help overcome these barriers and reintroduce movement or exercise to enhance the relevant health and performance markers for everyone.
Physiology
The word physiology encompasses how we think about movement both at a biological level and as a basic bodily function.
It sheds light on our university education which is vital to providing evidence-based treatment strategies.
This education allows us to appreciate human movement at a cellular level and understand how disruptions to that physiological state can impact real-life exercise participation.
A fun fact: The word ‘physiology’ comes from the Greek word ‘Phúsis’ meaning ‘nature’ or ‘origin’ and ‘logia’ meaning ‘study of’.
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Exercise physiologists are university-trained professionals dedicated to improving overall health or performance markers for a diverse range of individuals.
As allied health professionals within the Australian health sector, we employ an evidence-based approach utilising clinically relevant assessments.
In essence, we support individuals of all kinds in their journey with movement, exercise, performance or physical activity.
All Exercise Physiologists also study Exercise and Sport Science which provides the foundation for their knowledge.