Exercise Professionals The strength and conditioning program should be prescribed by an qualified exercise professional. A qualified exercise professional should have a good combination of documented formal education, knowledge of hockey physiology, and experience at training hockey players. Education requirements can range from a degree in kinesiology, physical education or exercise physiology, to certification as a personal trainer. It is highly recommended that the exercise professional has some kind of formal education. Exercise Professionals | Off-Ice Fitness Relating to Skating Injury Prevention