SOC 29-1128
Exercise Physiologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ36/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ8,110
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$58K
$41K โ $80K
Projected Growth
๐+9.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค81/100
High exposure
๐ก Exercise Physiologists face a risk score of 36/100 โ 8 points below the national average of 44. With 81/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $58K ($12K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 36/100, Exercise Physiologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 8,110 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in empathetic patient communication and bedside manner and ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Exercise Physiologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
๐ป Technology Skills
Electronic mail software
Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Presentation software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Education and Training
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 76% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 84% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 76% |