This is the third episode of our special podcast series exploring the Sept/Oct themed issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal on professionalization and advocacy. In this episode, we’ll explore registration of exercise professionals, with Dr. Brian Biagioli, the lead author for the article in the themed issue entitled "Harmonizing Health and Fitness with Healthcare Through the U.S. Registry of Exercise Professionals."
In this episode you'll gain crucial insights into the harmonization of health, fitness, and healthcare, all through the innovative framework of the Coalition for the Registry of Exercise Professionals. Brian explores the necessity of establishing minimal competencies for exercise professionals to maintain high standards and ensure ongoing education.
This episode tackles regulatory oversight in the exercise profession, the pressing need for qualified exercise professionals, and an alternative approach to state licensure through a national registry.
Witness the transformative potential of a national registry for exercise professionals. Discover how this system benefits employers by enabling real-time verification of professional qualifications and maintaining ongoing educational standards. Brian emphasizes the importance of collaboration among leading organizations like ACE, NSCA, and ACSM to enhance the industry's credibility and efficiency. Engage with us as we explore the necessity of a unified framework, drawing lessons from international examples, and highlight the collective effort needed for industry advancement. Join the conversation and contribute to the evolution of the fitness profession.
Our Guest: Dr. Brian Biagioli, EdD.
Dr. Biagioli currently serves as a Graduate Program Director for Applied Physiology in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Science at the University of Miami. He holds positions on several boards related to standard setting, education accreditation and population engagement in physical activity, including the Committee on Accreditation for Exercise Science, Coalition for Registration of Exercise Professionals (Vice-President), the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals (Past-Chair), and Board for Certification for the National Council on Strength and Fitness.
Dr. Biagioli has authored four college textbooks related to physical activity, health, nutrition and performance. Additionally, he presents and collaborates both nationally and internationally with thought-leaders on common themes affecting public health and physical activity engagement.
Links from this Episode:
Article: Harmonizing Health and Fitness with Healthcare Through the U.S. Registry of Exercise Professionals
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