CLINICAL Exercise Physiologist

*New Accreditation Requirements for 2026*

Postgraduate courses must teach to the Scope of Practice for a Clinical Exercise Physiologist.  These are specific to the chronic and complex conditions seen in practice and the exercise prescription used to treat and manage these conditions. Applicants from 2026 must apply through CEPNZ (Clinical Exercise Physiology New Zealand)

The role of a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

Clinical exercise physiologists specialise in clinical exercise interventions for a broad range of people at risk of developing, or have existing, medical conditions and injuries.

The aims of CEP interventions are to prevent acute, manage subacute, manage chronic disease/injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health and wellness. These interventions are exercise-based and include functional capacity testing and individually modified rehabilitation to return participants to activities of daily living.