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Exercise Physiologist / Specialist

Healthcare
Mid-Level Healthcare Therapists
Exercise Physiologist / Specialist

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.

At a Glance

Exercise Physiologist / Specialist earns an average of $68,640/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 0.5 years. Top skills: Communication, Customer Service, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

Avg Annual Salary

$68,640/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

0.5 years

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Exercise Physiologists

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$58,160/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+9.5%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (13)

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

4.9

Medical Prescription

4.8

Exercise Physiology

4.8

Health Education

4.7

Exercise Science

4.6

Circulatory System

4.4

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

4.4

Fitness Training

4.3

Kinesiology

4.3

Health Risk Assessments

4.1

Health Promotion

4.0

Customer Relationship Management

3.9

Facility Operations

3.8

Common Skills (12)

Communication

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Research

4.7

Positivity

4.2

Scheduling

4.1

Interpersonal Communications

3.9

Microsoft Office

3.8

Administrative Functions

3.7

Computer Literacy

3.6

Certifications (5)

American College Of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification

4.9

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

4.5

Registered Nurse (RN)

4.5

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

4.3

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification

4.0

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