What is exercise physiology?

Accredited Exercise Physiologist’s (AEPs) work across a range of health settings, and specialise in clinical exercise interventions for people with a broad range of health and fitness issues.

The aims of an AEP include preventing or managing a range of acute, sub-acute or chronic diseases or injuries and assist in restoring one’s optimal function, health or wellness through a structured exercise regime. Education, advice and support is a huge part of an AEP’s role, and often AEPs will use these in conjunction with exercise to achieve behavioural changes, which in turn lead to helping clients achieve goals.

AEP’s offer a range of services which include behavioural coaching, health education, exercise counselling and physical rehabilitation. This will often include an assessment to ensure the prescribed activity is safe, effective and likely to be maintained in the long term.