O*NET-SOC 29-1128.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2020
Instructing2.B.1.e4.008/2020
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2020
Writing2.A.1.c3.8808/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.1208/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.1208/2020
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2020
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.008/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2020
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.008/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.Core2208/2020
Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.Core2208/2020
Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.Core2208/2020
Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.Core2208/2020
Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.Core2208/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.0611/2023
Investigative4.8711/2023
Social4.8211/2023
Conventional3.5211/2023
Enterprising3.0711/2023
Artistic1.6811/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.