Abstract

First and emergency aid workers, known as Paramedics in the world, work in a profession that requires physical and psychological endurance, sometimes performing a critical task such as saving lives. Paramedics, who are vital healthcare professionals for rapid and effective first aid in an accident, should apply regular exercise in every aspect of their lives in order to overcome difficult working conditions. While paramedics sometimes enter difficult-to-enter environments and provide first aid to people, they sometimes need physical strength and resistance in situations where people need to be moved and advanced. The first rule in the rescue field is to ensure your own safety first. An employee who is not in good physical health may not be able to provide the assistance he or she needs, or may harm himself while providing assistance. Regular exercise becomes more important for paramedics, who are always expected to be ready for different conditions. It is now an accepted fact by the scientific world with its results that regular exercise provides not only physical benefits but also mental benefits. The aim of this study is to reveal the importance of regular exercise to protect the health of this professional group and support their professional performance. This study, which is a compilation, also aims to show the link between first and emergency aid workers and regular exercise. In this study, based on the literature, the physiological and psychological effects of regular exercise in the paramedic professional group will be examined and appropriate exercise programs and strategies will be suggested.