Problem solving consists of using generic or ad hoc methods, in an orderly manner, for finding solutions to problems.
It is the path of least resistance, which can not sustain the transition to being an academically driven profession. Summary: The definition of the clinical exercise physiologist by ACSM and the definition of an exercise physiologist by the U.S. Department of Labor are essentially the same.
Exercise physiology, a relatively new field for clinical study, helps to answer these questions. Exercise physiology encompasses aspects of pulmonary, cardiac, and sports medicine, plus cellular metabolism and biochemistry. This chapter will concentrate on exercise physiology in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary disease.