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Exercise Physiologists

Description

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.

Common Tasks

  • Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
  • Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
  • Teach group exercise for low, medium, or high risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.
  • Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.
  • Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.

Required Education

No education requirement is available for this occupation.

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $32.22 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $19.79 and $49.06 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $67,037.67 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $41,157.97 and $102,037.68 .

Occupation Outlook

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