Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Cancer exercise specialists (CESs) are fitness, exercise physiology, and physical therapy professionals who have received specialized training in order to evaluate, design, and implement individual and group exercise programs for those with cancer and for clients whose cancer is in remission. They may also work with patients who have been diagnosed with other chronic diseases. Cancer exercise specialists are also known as cancer exercise physiologists, cancer exercise therapists, and cancer recovery specialists.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Helpful
Social
Career Ladder
Business Owner or Teacher
Manager
Cancer Exercise Specialist
General Fitness Trainer, Physical Therapist, or Exercise Physiologist
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