Exercise Physiologists

Employment in the fitness and health industries will continue to be good as exercise is increasingly used to improve health and treat or prevent illness and injury. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (USDL), employment for exercise physiologists is projected to grow 10 percent through 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. The USDL says that "as the prevalence of chronic conditions grows, more exercise physiologists will be needed to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall health through personalized exercise programs." Some job growth is also projected in hospitals, where exercise physiologists will be needed to help patients with their rehabilitation after an illness or surgery.

Although opportunities will be good in the near future, competition will increase for the best positions as more and more people learn about and enter this relatively new and interesting field. Exercise physiologists with master's degrees and certification will have the best employment opportunities.