2622 Exercise Physiologists and Scientists
2622 Exercise Physiologists and Scientists
Assess, plan, implement and design exercise-based interventions to improve health, fitness and wellbeing and to prevent, treat and manage disease and injury and restore optimal physical function and wellness.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
262231 Exercise Physiologist
Assesses, plans and implements exercise-based health interventions for the prevention, treatment and management of diseases and injuries such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, depression and autism, and assists in restoring optimal physical function, health and wellness.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Assists and improves clients' musculoskeletal function through physical activity and exercise programs
- Administers a variety of tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of clients
- Records detailed client medical histories, exercise undertaken and clients' responses and progress under exercise programs
- Prevents, treats and manages health conditions, including complex chronic conditions
- Prescribes, implements and evaluates safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions to facilitate recovery and maximise independence and participation in activities at home, school, work and in the community
- Provides education and advice on health and wellbeing, and how physical activity and exercise can improve health outcomes
- Screens and assesses for factors that may impact client needs, preferences, barriers and facilitators to inform recommendations and interventions
- Uses active therapy techniques to assess and prescribe a targeted clinical exercise and education program that builds the clients' capacity for the long term
262232 Exercise and Sports Scientist
Researches and applies the science of exercise to design and deliver physical activity and exercise-based interventions to improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance, and assist in the prevention of injury and chronic conditions. Provides expert advice and support to coaches, athletes and teams to help them understand and enhance sports performance.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Screens and assesses health, movement, exercise and performance capacity of clients and athletes
- Researches, designs, modifies and applies assessment protocols and methods to analyse the demands of the sport and the capabilities of the athlete
- Records detailed client medical histories, exercise undertaken, and clients' responses and progress
- Researches, designs and delivers physical activity and exercise-based interventions to prevent injury, facilitate return to activity, manage risk factors for chronic conditions, and optimise sports performance
- Supports goal setting and sustainable behaviour change to help individuals achieve health, wellbeing, fitness and performance goals
- Provides health, physical activity and exercise education, advice and support in the context of sports performance
- Delivers exercise-based interventions prescribed by a qualified Health Professional for people with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities
- Develops and implements screening and preventative health promotion programs
- Provides general nutritional advice to enhance exercise performance, recovery and body composition
- Promotes and coordinates policies and programs to increase physical activity, maintain function and decrease sedentary behaviour