How do they match: Exercise Physiologists

  • 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.

  • Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.
  • Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.
  • Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
  • Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
  • Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
  • Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.
  • Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.
  • Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.

  • Develop exercise or conditioning programs.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.