What does a Senior Exercise Physiologist I do?
An exercise physiologist is responsible for developing a fitness plan for an individual recovering from an injury or illness. They are responsible for ensuring that the patient can increase their mobility. A few of the main duties of an exercise physiologist are assessing a patient's needs, consulting patients on a best plan of action, developing exercise programs, and performing fitness tests. They also have to create reports based on a patient's progress Some of the job titles that an exercise physiologist had in the past would be personal trainer and health coach.
An exercise physiologist should have two years of experience in a similar role as well as a Master's degree in exercise physiology. One of the most important skills that an exercise physiologist will have is the ability to connect with patients. Another skill is exercise knowledge as the exercise physiologist will have to create an exercise plan for a patient.
- Create exercise plans for patients
- Administer fitness tests
- Grade overall fitness of a patient
- Consult patients on a best plan of action
- Assess a patient's needs
- Improve the overall health of a patient
- Maintain accurate records of exercises performed
- Monitor heart rate during training sessions
- Master's degree in exercise physiology
- Ability to create a fitness plan for a patient
- Ability to administer a fitness test
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to use EKG equipment
- Deep knowledge of exercises
- Ability to sympathize with patients
- Great interpersonal skills
How much does a Senior Exercise Physiologist make?
Base Pay
Additional Pay
$64,636
/ yrSenior Exercise Physiologist I Career Path
Learn how to become a Senior Exercise Physiologist I, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Years of Experience Distribution
Senior Exercise Physiologist I Insights
Ascension Health“pay was not good and they did scale your pay based on years of experience in the field”
Noom“this one is abusive and I am in a MUCH better place since moving forward.”
“There is no micromanaging and an understanding of it you get the job done everyone is happy.”
Performance Physical Therapy (RI, MA)“You make great friends with your coworkers and form amazing relationships with the patients you work with.”
Noom“this worked for me but it was very low pay for high case loads (100”
NJF Wellness“You get to work with some great clients most of whome are pretty good people.”
Labcorp“training throughout your tenure all you have to do is request it if you require more.”
Cyberbacker“Because working with Cyberbacker is 100% WORK FROM HOME and is such a great blessing specially to a mom like me.”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of exercise physiologists
The typical day of an exercise physiologist includes working with athletes and those recovering from an injury to implement exercise into their recovery plan. A career as an exercise physiologist includes working closely with patients to understand their symptoms and limitations in order to create an exercise plan that improves flexibility and muscle strength.
The best part about becoming an exercise physiologist is that they can work in a variety of environments, making it an in-demand career. They typically have good working conditions and the opportunity to choose a schedule they prefer. Many exercise physiologists also have the opportunity to specialize in treating certain conditions.
Exercise physiologists have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary. The average salary for exercise physiologists is $64,636 per year in the U.S. Exercise physiologists with more medical certifications or rehabilitative training experience can earn up to $101,416 per year.
Working as an exercise physiologist can be physically laborious at times, as they may have to help patients who have minimal mobility. One of the challenges of being an exercise physiologist is that they often have to adjust their treatment plans to accommodate unique mobility needs.