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Exercise Physiologists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · SOC 29-1128
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$59,460
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
1,100
Proj. Annual Openings
8,560
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure2.6%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Speaking
4.Critical Thinking
5.Instructing
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Bariatric Weight Loss Counselor, Certified Exercise Physiologist (EPC), Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Clinical Exercise Specialist, Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Scientist
Representative Tasks
- •Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
- •Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
- •Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
- •Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
- •Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Develop exercise or conditioning programs.
- •Treat medical emergencies.
- •Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
- •Teach exercise or fitness techniques.
- •Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Office software · hotMEDITECH software · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotEmail software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
2.6%
Avg AI Exposure
14
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 93% Bright |
| Median Salary | $59,460 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |