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Summary Description


	Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Applied Exercise Physiologist

2.	Bariatric Weight Loss Clinic Manager and Counselor

3.	Cardiac Exercise Physiologist

4.	Cardiac Exercise Specialist

5.	Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist

6.	Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director

7.	Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation

8.	Clinical Exercise Physiologist

9.	Clinical Exercise Specialist

10.	Coordinator Cardiopulmonary Services

11.	Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation

12.	Director of Rehabilitation and Wellness

13.	Electrophysiology Technician

14.	Exercise Physiologist

15.	Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC)

16.	Exercise Physiologist, Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant

17.	Exercise Specialist

18.	Kinesiotherapist

19.	Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

20.	Sports Physiologist

Job Tasks

	Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements. Develop exercise or conditioning programs.

	Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles. Prescribe treatments or therapies.

	Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes. Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.

	Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants. Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.

	Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress. Treat medical emergencies.

	Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels. Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.

	Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.

	Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals. Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.

	Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity. Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.

	Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs. Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.

	Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines. Test patient heart or lung functioning. Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

	Teach group exercise for low, medium, or high risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning. Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.

	Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups. Teach health management classes.

	Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

	Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures. Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.

	Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control. Teach health management classes.

	Calibrate exercise or testing equipment. Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

	Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment. Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

	Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers. Test patient heart or lung functioning. Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

	Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits. Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.

	Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences. Present medical research reports. Communicate health and wellness information to the public.

	Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests. Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

	Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise. Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.

	Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance. Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.

	Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Exercise Physiologists
	Exercise physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Exercise Physiologists
	About half of exercise physiologists were self-employed in 2014. Most others worked for hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare providers.

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