As of June 2026, Exercise Physiologists has an AI-exposure score of 48/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Exercise Physiologists
More exposed than 28% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$59,460. About 1,700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Healthcare roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (65%).
- Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.
- Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.
- Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
- Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
- Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
- Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.
- Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.
- Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
- Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.
- Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
- Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
- Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.
- Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
- Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
- Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.
- Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.
- Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.
- Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.
- Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.
- Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.
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