Physiology

What is Exercise Physiology?

Exercise physiology is the branch of the biological sciences that is concerned with the way that the body responds to exercise and training.

What is an Exercise Physiologist?

Exercise physiologists are scientists who investigate the responses and adaptations to muscular activity in human subjects or animals and use this knowledge to improve human performance, whether the goal is running a marathon, getting in shape or the prevention and treatment of illness.

Where Do Exercise Physiologists Work?

Exercise physiologists are employed in research centres and academic institutions, hospitals and medical centres, and sports organisations. In addition to research and applied/clinical support work, they will often teach academic courses in exercise physiology, applied human physiology, environmental physiology, exercise biochemistry and nutrition for students of sport and exercise science, physical education, medicine, nursing and other related fields.

Exercise Physiology Related Links

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
www.aahperd.org
North American organisation dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles through programmes in health, physical education, recreation, dance and sport.

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
www.acsm.org
ACSM’s mission is to advance and integrate scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

American Physiological Society
www.the-aps.org

American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)
www.asep.org
A national non-profit professional organisation committed to the advancement of exercise physiologists.

Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP)
www.artp.org.uk
The UK professional organisation for practitioners working in the clinical setting in respiratory physiology and technology.

Australian Institute of Sport
www.ais.org.au
The AIS leads the development of elite sport in Australia and is widely acknowledged internationally as a best practice model for elite athlete development.

Biochemical Society
www.biochemistry.org
The aim of the Society is to communicate biochemistry internationally.

Biophysical Society
www.biophysics.org
The Society encourages development and dissemination of knowledge in biophysics

European College of Sports Sciences
www.ecss.de
The purpose of the College is the promotion of sport science at the European level.

Gatorade Sports Science Institute
www.gssiweb.com
An information resource for scientists, coaches, medical professionals, athletic trainers, nutritionists and other sports health professionals, who have a fundamental understanding of human physiology.

Institute of Biology
www.iob.org
The professional body for UK biologists, representing all areas of the biosciences.

International Council of Sports Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)
www.icsspe.org
An international umbrella organisation concerned with the promotion and dissemination of results and findings in the field of sport science and their practical application in cultural and educational contexts.

International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)
www.fims.org
FIMS aims to promote the study and development of sports medicine throughout the world, and to assist athletes in achieving optimal performance by maximising their genetic potential, health, nutrition and high-quality medical care and training.

International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK)
www.isakonline.com
An organisation of individuals whose scientific and professional endeavour is related to kinanthropometry, the quantitative interface between human structure and function.

International Society of Exercise and Immunology
www.isei.dk
ISEI is devoted to fostering scientific research, education, and the dissemination of scientific information in exercise immunology.

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
www.nata.org
The North American professional organisation for individuals involved in athletic training.

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
www.nsca-lift.org
US organisation with international connections dedicated to the furtherance of strength & conditioning research and practice and offering certifications through its Certification Commission http://www.nsca-cc.org

North American Society for Paediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM)
www.naspem.org
A US organisation whose mission is to promote exercise science, physical activity and fitness in the health and medical care of children and adolescents.

Physiological Society
www.physoc.org
A learned society whose aims are to promote the advancement of physiology and to facilitate communication, both between scientists and with other stakeholders.

Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST)
www.scst.org.uk
The UK professional organisation for practitioners working in the clinical setting in cardiological science and technology.

sports coach UK
www.sportscoachuk.org
Formerly the National Coaching Foundation.

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