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.
About the profession
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.
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Career Ladder
Junior Exercise Physiologist → Associate Exercise Physiologist → Senior Exercise Physiologist → Lead Exercise Physiologist
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
78K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $35,460 - $46,015/year With equity/bonuses: $39,006 - $55,218 Top markets (SF/NYC): $40,779 - $55,218 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $24,822 - $41,414 Year 2-3: Junior level $46,015 - $53,742 Year 4-6: Mid level $53,742 - $58,267 Year 7-10: Senior level $58,267 - $70,481 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Exercise Physiologist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Active Listening You communicate clearly…
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