For decades, exercise physiology has existed as a research discipline within the context of several umbrella organizations. With the emphasis on research, exercise physiologists found themselves concentrating on publishing their findings, with little time devoted to the development of the profession of exercise physiology. Hence, the conversion from physical education to exercise science to exercise physiology is still evolving.

To help with the change process, the American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP) was founded in 1997. The mission of the ASEP leadership is to promote ASEP as the professional ...

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