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Are you interested in planning and implementing fitness programs to help people reach their wellness goals? 

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If so, you might be interested in a career as an exercise physiologist.

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Exercise physiologists develop personalized fitness and exercise programs that help 

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patients recover from chronic diseases and improve physical functions. 

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They perform fitness tests, including measurements of body fat, blood pressure, 

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oxygen usage, and other key patient health indicators. 

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Many of their patients suffer from health problems such as cardiovascular disease,

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diabetes, a long-term disability, or obesity. 

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Exercise physiologists bring their compassion to work, 

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as they encourage patients to reach goals and overcome pain or discomfort. 

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On a daily basis, exercise physiologists make decisions that could affect the future health or livelihood of patients. 

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They must keep accurate records to ensure patients receive appropriate treatments.  

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Strong communication skills help them develop good relationships with both patients and other medical staff.

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Exercise physiologists work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and university laboratories. 

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Most work full time, although about 40% of exercise physiologists work part-time.

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Entering the field of exercise physiology requires at least a bachelor's degree, 

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including coursework in anatomy, science, exercise methods and medical terminology. 

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A few states require licensure, although many states are considering creating licensure requirements.