Exercise Physiologists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
O*NET-SOC code
29-1128.00

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.

  • Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08

    Moderate· relative

    LowFour relative bandsVery high

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)

    831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band

    Source dataset (XLSX download)

  • Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03

    0.000

    0.000Range of values carried here0.745
    Scale, basis and source

    Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Mapped onto O*NET tasks

    Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value

    Source dataset (CSV download)

  • Data source: ILOPublished: 2025

    0.28

    0.09Range of values carried here0.70

    Group-level value

    Scale, basis and source

    Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published

    Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published

    Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

25 rated tasks · 12 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (48.0%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

  • Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
  • All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
Source
OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release
gh-main-0471612
License
MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
Task (O*NET 20.1)Claude.aiRaw / share %
Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.

29-1128.00

0.025425.3
Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.

29-1128.00

0.018118.0
Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.

29-1128.00

0.017517.4
Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.

29-1128.00

0.015615.5
Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.

29-1128.00

0.010610.5
Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.

29-1128.00

0.00656.5
Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.

29-1128.00

0.00424.1
Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.

29-1128.00

0.00272.7
Not observed on any surface — 17 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
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Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.
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Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.
—0
Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.
—0
Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
—0
Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.
—0
Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.
—0
Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.
—0
Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.
—0
Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.
—0
Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.
—0
Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.
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Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.
—0
Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.
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Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
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Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.
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Teach group exercise for low, medium, or high risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.
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Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (25)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)Type
Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.Core
Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.Core
Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.Core
Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.Core
Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.Core
Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.Core
Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.Core
Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.Core
Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.Core
Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.Core
Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.Core
Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.Core
Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.Core
Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.Core
Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.Core
Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.Core
Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.Core
Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.Core
Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.Core
Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.Core
Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.Core
Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.Core
Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.Core
Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.Core
Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.Core

Occupation information

Employment outlook (BLS)

Employment, 2025
21K
Projected employment, 2035
24K
Change (2025–35)
+12.8%
Median annual wage, 2025
$59,460
Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO codeKSCO titleRelationStatus
29640스포츠 강사 및 트레이너Related, not a matchreviewed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

  • ISCO-08 2264Physiotherapists

The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.

Physiotherapists assess, plan and implement rehabilitative programmes that improve or restore human motor functions, maximize movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases and other impairments. They apply a broad range of physical therapies and techniques such as movement, ultrasound, heating, laser and other techniques.

Tasks

  • (a) administering muscle, nerve, joint functional ability and other tests to identify and assess physical problems of patients;
  • (b) establishing treatment goals with patients and designing treatment programmes to reduce physical pain, strengthen muscles, improve cardiothoracic, cardiovascular and respiratory functions, restore joint mobility and improve balance and coordination;
  • (c) developing, implementing and monitoring programmes and treatments using the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, massage, manipulation, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, ultraviolet and infra-red light and ultrasound in the treatment of patients;
  • (d) instructing patients and their families in procedures to be continued outside clinical settings;
  • (e) recording information on patients' health status and responses to treatment in medical records-keeping systems, and sharing information with other health professionals as required to ensure continuing and comprehensive care;
  • (f) developing and implementing programmes for screening and prevention of common physical ailments and disorders;
  • (g) supervising the work of physiotherapy assistants and others.

Example occupations

Geriatric physical therapist · Manipulative therapist · Orthopaedic physical therapist · Paediatric physical therapist · Physical therapist · Physiotherapist

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

  • personal trainerESCO 3423.2.2This occupation is broader

    Personal trainers design, implement and evaluate exercise or physical activity programmes for one or more individual clients by collecting and analysing client information. They strive to ensure the effectiveness of personal exercise programmes. A personal trainer should also actively encourage potential clients to participate in and adhere to regular programmes, employing appropriate motivational strategies.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.

France classification links (ROME)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.

ROME codeROME title (French)Relation
J1415Enseignant / Enseignante en activité physique adaptée (EAPA)Overlapping, not the same
G1215Educateur sportif / Educatrice sportive SantéRelated, not a match
J1414Coordinateur / Coordinatrice en activité physique adaptéeRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: fr-direct v1)

Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 codeCNO-11 title (Spanish)Relation
2152FisioterapeutasRelated, not a matchprovisional
3723Instructores de actividades deportivasRelated, not a matchprovisional

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)

Germany classification links (KldB)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

KldB codeKldB title (German)Relation
81783Berufe in der nicht ärztlichen Therapie und Heilkunde (sonstige spezifische Tätigkeitsangabe) - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenOverlapping, not the same
84504Sportlehrer/innen (ohne Spezialisierung) - hoch komplexe TätigkeitenRelated, not a match

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Japan classification links (JSCO)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

JSCO codeJSCO title (Japanese)Relation
159他に分類されない保健医療従事者Related, not a match
244個人教師Related, not a match

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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