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.

$58,160

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+9% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Exercise physiologists work directly with clients to design and oversee personalized fitness and exercise programs that address specific health goals or medical conditions. They begin by conducting detailed assessments, including stress tests, body composition analysis, and evaluations of cardiovascular function and flexibility. Based on these results, they create customized exercise plans that may help clients recover from injuries, manage chronic diseases like diabetes or heart disease, or simply improve their overall fitness levels.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(doctoral)University of Western States, OR

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)CUNY Brooklyn College, NY

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(doctoral)University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(doctoral)United States Sports University, AL

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Plymouth State University, NH

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Saint Mary's College of California, CA

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Concordia University-Irvine, CA

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Central Washington University, WA

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, TX

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Sul Ross State University, TX

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)American Public University System, WV

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Concordia University-Nebraska, NE

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Northwestern University, IL

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)American University, DC

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Auburn University at Montgomery, AL

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Ohio University-Main Campus, OH

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Texas Woman's University, TX

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)East Texas A&M University, TX

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Georgetown University, DC

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)University of Virginia-Main Campus, VA

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)United States Sports University, AL

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Dallas Baptist University, TX

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Southeastern Oklahoma State University, OK

Health and Physical Education/Fitness(masters)Arkansas State University, AR

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