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Journal article
Charter to establish clinical exercise physiology as a recognised allied health profession in the UK: a call to action
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, Vol.7(3), pp.1-7
2021
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Abstract
The UK population is growing, ageing and becoming increasingly inactive and unfit. Personalised and targeted exercise interventions are beneficial for ageing and the management of chronic and complex conditions. Increasing the uptake of effective exercise and physical activity (PA) interventions is vital to support a healthier society and decrease healthcare costs. Current strategies for exercise and PA at a population level mostly involve self-directed exercise pathways, delivered largely via the fitness industry. Even for those who opt-in and manage to achieve the current recommendations regarding minimum PA, this generic ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach often fails to demonstrate meaningful physiological and health benefits. Personalised exercise prescription and appropriate exercise testing, monitoring and progression of interventions for individuals with chronic disease should be provided by appropriately trained and recognised exercise healthcare professionals, educated in the cognate disciplines of exercise science (eg, physiology, biomechanics, motor control, psychology). This workforce has operated for >20 years in the Australian public and private healthcare systems. Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) are recognised allied health professionals, with demonstrable health and economic benefits. AEPs have knowledge of the risks and benefits of distinct forms of exercise, skills in the personalised prescription and optimal delivery of exercise, and competencies to support sustained PA behavioural change, based on the established scientific evidence. In this charter, we propose a road map for the training, accreditation and promotion of a clinical exercise physiology profession in the UK.
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- Title
- Charter to establish clinical exercise physiology as a recognised allied health profession in the UK: a call to action
- Authors
- Helen Jones (Author) - Liverpool John Moores UniversityKeith P George (Author) - Liverpool John Moores UniversityAndrew Scott (Author) - University of PortsmouthJohn P Buckley (Author) - University of ChesterPaula M Watson (Author) - Liverpool John Moores UniversityDavid L Oxborough (Author) - Liverpool John Moores UniversityDick H Thijssen (Author) - Radboud University Medical CenterLee E F Graves (Author) - Liverpool John Moores UniversityGreg P Whyte (Author) - Liverpool John Moores UniversityGordon McGregor (Author) - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustLouise H Naylor (Author) - The University of Western AustraliaMichael Rosenberg (Author) - The University of Western AustraliaChristopher D Askew (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyDaniel J Green (Author) - The University of Western Australia
- Publication details
- BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, Vol.7(3), pp.1-7
- Publisher
- B M J Group
- Date published
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001158
- ISSN
- 2055-7647
- Copyright note
- Open access This is an open access article distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits others to copy, redistribute, remix, transform and build upon this work for any purpose, provided the original work is properly cited, a link to the licence is given, and indication of whether changes were made. See: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Cancer Research Cluster; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99583608902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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