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.

  • 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.
  • Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.
  • Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
  • Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.

  • Prescribe treatments or therapies.
  • Present medical research reports.
  • Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
  • Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.