Exercise

Physiologist

Drew D’Allaird
What is an Exercise Physiologist?

Exercise Physiologists will assess a patient’s medical

history to create a workout regimen that best suits
them

Help patients that have Chronic diseases like Heart

disease, Osteoporosis, Cancer, Arthritis and more
Aspects of the Career

● Get to use every bit of knowledge that you have learned

● Work with people of all ages with various backgrounds and
medical history
● Very Interactive
● Not a cubicle style Job
Education/Training

Education:

- Bachelors in:
- Exercise physiology, Exercise science, Kinesiology, or a related field

Certified in/by:

- Basic Life Support (BLS)

- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Employers

Typically self employed or work for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers

As of 2020:

58% Self-employed workers

25% Hospitals; state, local, and private

3% Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists

3% Offices of physicians

2% Government:
Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

- As of 2020 there are about 18,000 Exercise Physiologists
- The career is expected to increase by 13% by the year 2030

This career is projected to grow faster than average

- Even though 13% seems like a low number it is an above average increase in the U.S
Salary

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the annual

Salary as of May 2020 is:
Government: $75,740
Hospitals: $50,390
Office of Physicians: $49,560
Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and
audiologists: $
Other Interesting Facts

● Plays a clinical role in College and Professional sports

● Work around the whole body and mind, not just one specific part of the body
● Some of the best at making a personalized workout plan for those with medical conditions
References

“Exercise Physiologists : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics, 8 Sept. 2021, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/exercise-physiologists.htm#tab-3.

Beer, Brad. “5 Things You Don't Know about Exercise Physiology.” POGO Physio Gold Coast, POGO
Physio Gold Coast, 28 Sept. 2015,
https://www.pogophysio.com.au/blog/5-things-you-dont-know-about-exercise-physiology/.