Sport & Exercise Scientist

Sport, Health & Fitness

ANZSCO ID 234915

Summary

Exercise Physiologists assess, plan and implement exercise programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases and injuries, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer and arthritis, and assist in restoring optimal physical function, and health and wellness.

Employment Pathway

A bachelor degree in science majoring in exercise and sports, exercise and rehabilitation, health science, or a related field is needed to work as an Exercise Physiologist. Some workers have a postgraduate qualification.

Top Skills Required

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something
Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs

Key tasks

Assists and improves the function of muscles through physical activity and exercise programs.
Administers a variety of tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients.
Plans and discusses effective management of patients' disabilities, weight, injury or fitness.
Designs, reviews, monitors, assesses and evaluates fitness/treatment programmes.
Records detailed patient medical histories, exercise undertaken and the patients' responses and progress under exercise programs.
Refers patients to specialists and liaises with other health professionals in relation to patients' problems, needs and progress.
Educates patients, their partners, family and friends in rehabilitation procedures, such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing.

Facts about this occupation

3.5% Growth

66% Full-time Share

$2,136 Avg Pay/Wk

2,600 Workers

28 years Avg Age

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