According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements. | 97% |
| Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress. | 97% |
| Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines. | 95% |
| Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity. | 94% |
| Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes. | 93% |
| Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles. | 93% |
| Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels. | 92% |
| Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants. | 91% |
| Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals. | 91% |
| Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs. | 90% |
| Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control. | 85% |
| Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines. | 81% |
| Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers. | 77% |
| Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits. | 76% |
| Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests. | 75% |
| Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning. | 75% |
| Calibrate exercise or testing equipment. | 75% |
| Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups. | 74% |
| Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise. | 73% |
| Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures. | 73% |
| Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance. | 69% |
| Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment. | 68% |
| Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences. | 66% |
| Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests. | 63% |
| Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects. | 62% |
