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Exercise Physiologists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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.

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This source lists 25 tasks, including 25 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

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Core · Task 19194 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.

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Core · Task 19193 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.

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Core · Task 19200 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.

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Core · Task 19212 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.

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Core · Task 19207 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.

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Core · Task 19192 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 19199 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 19195 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 19191 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.

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Core · Task 19201 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.

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Core · Task 19203 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.

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Core · Task 19197 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.

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Core · Task 19215 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.

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Core · Task 19214 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 19202 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

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

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Core · Task 19204 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.

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Core · Task 19213 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.

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Core · Task 19198 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.

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Core · Task 19206 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.

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Core · Task 19208 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.

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Core · Task 19211 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.

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Core · Task 19196 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.

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Core · Task 19209 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.

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Core · Task 19210 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.

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Core · Task 19205 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.

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