How much does a exercise scientist make?

In the United States, pay can differ with experience, certifications, location, and employer type, such as a hospital or clinic. Part-time hours may mean less total pay than full-time hours.

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. Excludes “Physical Therapists” (29-1123), “Athletic Trainers” (29-9091), and “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors” (39-9031).

What's a typical day like?

They review a client’s health history, then run a treadmill or bike test and watch heart rhythm, blood pressure, and oxygen use. Next, they create and guide a safe exercise plan, then record the client’s progress.

In the United States, earn a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field, with hands-on practice. Check state license rules; employers often want CPR training, and some certifications require an exam.

Usually a bachelor's degree (preparation level 4 of 5)

Good for people who like building and doing and figuring things out.

NASA exercise physiologists help develop workout plans and tools for astronauts; on the space station, astronauts exercise twice every day to protect their bones and muscles.