australia gymnasiums and in education .
• Accredited Exercise Physiologists ( AEP ) - hold a fouryear university degree and are allied health professionals who specialise in the delivery of exercise for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries . AEPs provide support for clients with conditions such as cardiovascular disease , diabetes , osteoporosis , mental health problems , cancer , arthritis , pulmonary disease and more . AEPs are eligible to register with Medicare Australia , the Department of Veterans ’ Affairs and WorkCover and are recognised by most private health insurers .
• Accredited Sports Scientists - Sports scientists hold , at minimum , an undergraduate honours degree in the field of exercise and sports science . Many sports scientists have a doctorate and specialise in an area of performance management . They help individual athletes and teams to improve their sporting performance through the use of
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