Exercise Physiologists

What the job involves

• Assists and improves the function of muscles through physical activity and exercise programs
• Administers a variety of tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of patients
• Plans and discusses effective management of patients' disabilities, weight, injury or fitness
• Designs, reviews, monitors, assesses and evaluates fitness/treatment programmes
• Records detailed patient medical histories, exercise undertaken and the patients' responses and progress under exercise programs
• Refers patients to specialists and liaises with other health professionals in relation to patients' problems, needs and progress
• Educates patients, their partners, family and friends in rehabilitation procedures, such as home exercises and lifestyle changes, to enhance patients' health and wellbeing

Key values of workers in Exercise Physiologists

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Exercise Physiologists

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Instructing

  Teaching others how to do something.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.