Exercise physiologists develop physical activity programs to help people improve components of their fitness, such as cardiovascular function, muscular strength, or flexibility.
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- Exercise Physiologists
Health Science
What do they typically do
- Analyze a client's medical history to assess their risk during exercise and to determine the best exercise and fitness regimen for the client
- Perform endurance, stress, and other tests with medical equipment and analyze the resulting data
- Measure clients' blood pressure, oxygen usage, heart rhythm, and other key health indicators
- Develop exercise programs that address clients' fitness needs
- Implement programs to improve clients' health
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Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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