Employee fitness programs are common in the workplace, especially in large companies. Along with conducting exercise programs, the exercise scientist may also be trained as a wellness specialist to provide broad-based health promotion and wellness education programs. These may include stress management and nutrition education programs. Traditionally, workplace exercise programs have been for healthy individuals only. However, to reduce health care costs, employee fitness centers are becoming more clinically based in terms of exercise training all employees, including those with cardiac, pulmonary or musculoskeletal problems. At least an undergraduate degree is required. It is also recommended to obtain a recognized certification, such as that by the American College of Sports Medicine.

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