Salary Breakdown
Exercise Physiologists
Average
$56,680
ANNUAL
$27.25
HOURLY
Entry Level
$36,930
ANNUAL
$17.76
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,670
ANNUAL
$22.92
HOURLY
Expert Level
$76,550
ANNUAL
$36.80
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Exercise Physiologists
360
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Exercise Physiologists
Supporting Programs
Exercise Physiologists
Top Expected Tasks
Exercise Physiologists
01
Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
02
Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
03
Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
04
Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
05
Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
06
Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.
07
Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
08
Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
09
Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.
10
Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Exercise Physiologists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
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