EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Jun 13, 2025 - The Exercise Physiologist possesses extensive knowledge in applying quantitative and qualitative methods to enhance Human Performance Program initiatives, adept at developing models and conducting comprehensive analyses to resolve complex problems and recommend solutions. This position requires skill in leading research teams, managing projects within financial and time constraints, and leveraging data visualization to clarify trends and patterns, enhancing decision-making processes. This role demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective collaboration and maintaining robust relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Exercise Physiologist Resume
- Exercise Physiology Services
- Clinical Assessment
- Progress Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
- Data Analysis
- Documentation
- Exercise Prescription
- Cardiac Testing
- Rehabilitation Services
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Customer Service
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Interprofessional Communication
- Process Improvement
- Continuous Learning
- Rapport Building
- Performance Enhancement
Summary of Exercise Physiologist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Kinesiology with 4 years of Experience
- Good understanding of physiological monitoring equipment, measurement techniques and interpretation of results
- Experience with indirect calorimetry to measure energy expenditure for a range of activities
- Ability to design tests isolating the impact of various factors (activities, environments, individual subject differences, etc.) on the physiological effects being measured
- Experience with biomedical sensors and platforms for measuring physiological signals, health, wellness, and/or fitness
- Experience with exercise testing - conducting, interpreting results, determining when to halt testing, etc.
- Solving problems creatively
- Strong data analysis & tools experience (Excel, graphical/statistical analysis tools, etc.)
- Experience with motion capture systems (setup, data collection, and data processing)
- In-depth knowledge of key fitness indicators
- Effective documentation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, organization and execution
- Driven to follow through and carry projects through to completion
- Ability to succeed in both individual and team settings
2. BS in Exercise Science with 3 years of Experience
- Current nationally recognized health fitness certification from an organization such as ACSM, NASM, or NSCA.
- BLS and First Aid certification
- Experience conducting exercise tests such as VO2 max testing, body composition and cardiac monitoring.
- Knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology with applications to developing personal exercise programs.
- Strong teaching and presentation skills.
- Experience in adaptive group exercise or special populations.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to interact on a daily basis with internal/external customers.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to make sound judgments to monitor and respond to client needs.
- Ability to anticipate, assess and address the needs of clients to positively influence the client/customer experience (directly or indirectly).
- Strong interest in research and evidence-based practice.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. BS in Sports Science with 2 years of Experience
- Problem-solving skills, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data in order to solve clinical problems that require a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline.
- Good communication skills (verbal/written) and active listening skills, giving directions and information, problem-solving and making independent decisions, dealing with interruptions and stressful situations.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, have a flexible work schedule, and use management skills optimally.
- Ability to respond in an emergency situation appropriately.
- Experience in following existing procedures and instructions but also receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.
- Exercise Physiologist with ESSA membership
- Experience building work capacity or working in a return-to-work setting
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Ability to obtain a Working with Children Card and Police Check
- Ability to develop an individualized exercise prescription for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients based on clinical results of assessment and/or exercise stress test.
- Ability to evaluate the patient's responses to exercise conditioning.
- Strong educational teaching abilities for patient education, both individual and group.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications.
4. BA in Physical Education with 3 years of Experience
- Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods and analyses used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternate solutions and for the assessment and improvement of Human Performance Program level Planning.
- Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and data cleansing to produce valid and reliable findings
- Ability to conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, negotiate complex issues, indicate solutions, and develop a range of possible alternatives when there is no single solution, and establish maintain good working relations with project stakeholders.
- Knowledge of a broad range of health and behavioral science research analysis techniques and corresponding analytical abilities.
- Ability to lead research teams, originate new ideas, projects, and methodologies, and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
- Ability to apply expert analytical and evaluative skills to determine the actions necessary to support a variety of established Human Performance initiatives.
- Ability to coordinate joint integration and management of all Component Command force preservation capabilities.
- Ability to foster collaboration throughout the POTFF to enhance the quality of patient care delivered.
- Ability to conduct periodic literature reviews to ensure the POTFF stays current with the provision of care.
- Ability to utilize scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models of problem areas in the form of one of several equations to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned programs, studies, or problems.
- Able to use statistics and data visualization techniques to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data.
- Able to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly in order to effectively communicate with all personnel with which they will interact.
- Interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity such that they can relate constructively to a variety of contacts from a diverse background
5. BS in Human Movement Science with 4 years of Experience
- Experience in completing health assessments
- Experience in exercise prescription and instruction
- Ability to confidently communicate with a variety of patients /clients
- Knowledge of differing client group needs and chronic diseases
- Experience working with sports teams and/or varied special populations
- Experience working with adolescents
- Exposure to and understanding of compensable schemes and patient categories
- Experience with MS Office Suite
- Administrative and organizational skills
- Able to obtain and maintain a government secret security clearance.