A clinical exercise physiologist (CEP) supervises exercise programs for people with chronic diseases or conditions using scientific principles. CEPs analyze patients' medical histories and fitness levels to design safe and effective exercise programs. They perform tests and monitor patients with medical equipment. CEPs typically work indoors in hospitals, doctors' offices, or medical fitness facilities. The career requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage difficult situations. The average salary is around $81,000 per year but it can range from $44,000 to $148,000 depending on location and experience. The field is expected to grow over 8% in the next decade due to increased focus on preventative healthcare programs.

1. Clinical Exercise Physiologist
A CEP is a certified health professional that utilizes scientific
rationale to supervise exercise programs for those who suffer
from chronic diseases/conditions.
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2. Skills Required
To be a successful Clinical Exercise physiologist,
you must have strong interpersonal skills and
manage difficult situations. Communication is
very important.

3. Job
Duties/Responsibilities
Clinical Exercise Physiologists spend a lot of time
analyzing patients fitness. CEP’s look into patients
medical history to assess risk during exercise and
program exercise based on the patient’s medical
history. They perform fitness tests, stress tests, etc.
with very advanced medical equipment.

4. Working Conditions
● Primarily Indoors (Unless briefly going
outside with patient)
● May be exposed to diseases/infections
carried by patients
● Work very near others
● Close Physical Contact
● Very Communicative
● Typically work for Corporate Wellness
Programs/Athletic Centers/Universities

5. Annual Wages
● Average Yearly Salary of $81,623
● Close to $40 per hour
● Lower end of Spectrum- around
$44,000 per year
● Higher end of Spectrum- Around
$148,000 per year
● Location can have a heavy affect on
Salary

6. Projected Growth
Over 10 years
● Expected to grow over 8 percent over 10 years
● Demand rises as hospitals implement exercise
and preventive care to help patients
● (Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Diseases)

7. Where are these Jobs
most Common?
● Doctor’s offices
● Hospitals
● Medical Fitness facilities
● Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
● Stress testing departments
● Health education settings

8. Pros and
Cons
Pros:
● Daily
Satisfaction
Helping people
● Improves
quality of life for
people
● Flexibility
● Various
academic
backgrounds
Cons:
● Physical therapy
is similar jon and
pays more on
average
● Not as widely
known as other
profession

9. Education
Required
● At least Bachelor’s
Degree
● Degree Programs
include
- Biology
- Anatomy
- Kinesiology
- Nutrition
- Exercise Science

10. Arizona State University
● Tempe, AZ
● Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of
bachelor’s degree program OR applicants must have a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable masters degree program
● Cost of Admission: $11,896 per year
● Admission rate: No info found..
● Admission is not limited to any target number of students unless
enrollment exceeds the projected capacity of the program to
provide an adequate, quality program.

11. University of Montana
● Missoula, Montana
● Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 hours
of bachelor’s degree program OR applicants must
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an
applicable masters degree program
● Cost of admission: (out of state) $27,238
● 88.2% Acceptance rate