1. Exercise Physiologist
College and Career Awareness

2. What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Exercise Physiologists find ways to improve and maintain a person’s overall health and wellness through exercise.
They help people with diseases and illnesses.
They work with athletes and others interested in sports training.

3. What do Exercise Physiologists do?
Administer exercise stress tests in healthy and unhealthy populations
Evaluate a person’s overall health, with special attention to cardiovascular function and metabolism
Develop individualized exercise programs to increase physical fitness, strength, endurance, and flexibility
Design customized exercise programs to meet health care needs and athletic performance goals

4. Is it the same as a Personal Trainer?
No – an Exercise Physiologist has to be Board Certified by passing the Exercise Physiologist Certified exam (EPC)

5. How do I become an Exercise Physiologist?
Bachelor’s degree (4 years of college)
Pass the Exercise Physiologist Certified Exam (EPC)
Certified by American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)

6. Where can I work? Health promotion Fitness development
Colleges and universities
Clinical rehabilitation
Sport and athletic programs

7. What kind of job could I have?
Sports and wellness instructors
Strength coaches for sports programs
Researchers in companies that make exercise equipment
Instructors in health and fitness clubs
Supervisor of sports or wellness programs

8. How much will I make?
Salary ranges from $37,479 to $56,000 based on employer, education, and experience.

9. How hard will it be to find a job?
More jobs will be available all of the time to promote good health.

10. It’s ALMOST Your Turn
You have the task of designing and implementing an exercise program.
You will have to be able to find your radial pulse to find the Target Heart Rate Zone.

11. What does Target Heart Rate Training Zone mean?
An estimated range of how fast your heart should beat during exercise for a safe and effective workout.

12. Tips for a Healthy Life Eat ALL of the food groups Stay hydrated
Get enough sleep
Get some exercise each day
Go outside
Take time to relax
o United States Department of Labor Exercise Physiologists o Health Professions Network