Exercise Physiologists
SOC Code: 29-1128
Exercise Physiologistss develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 92.3/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Service Orientation.
AI-Proof Score: 92.3 — Very High
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Median Salary
$58,160
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Job Growth
9.5%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Speaking
- •Service Orientation
- •Instructing
- •Monitoring
- •Critical Thinking
- •Writing
Common 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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation