Exercise Physiologists


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Exercise Physiologists

Exercise Physiologists - Physical Demands

Exercise physiologists frequently:

  • Stand for long periods of time.

It is important for exercise physiologists to be able to:

  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
  • See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
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  • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for exercise physiologists to be able to:

  • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
  • Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
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  • Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
  • Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
  • Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
  • Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
  • Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
  • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
  • Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
  • Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.