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How exposed to AI is a Exercise Physiologist?

Of the 25 tasks O*NET lists for exercise physiologists, 7 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 15 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Bariatric Weight Loss CounselorCertified Exercise Physiologist (EPC)Clinical Exercise PhysiologistClinical Exercise SpecialistExercise PhysiologistExercise ScientistExercise SpecialistLifestyle and Weight Management Consultant
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
25
tasks rated for this occupation
100%
hold a degree, from a survey of 22
7k
people do this job in the US
49 of 89
least protected in healthcare practitioners

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

7
  • Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements
  • Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity
  • Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants
  • Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs
  • Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control
  • Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits
  • Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups

Only with software built on top

3
  • Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes
  • Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences
  • Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects

Cannot be sped up

15
  • 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
  • Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles
  • Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels
  • Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals
  • Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines
  • Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers
  • Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests
  • Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning
  • Calibrate exercise or testing equipment
  • Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise
  • Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures
  • Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance
  • Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment
  • Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.