An exercise physiologist is an allied health professional with extensive training in understanding the body's response to exercise. Exercise physiologists apply their knowledge with a therapeutic approach aiming to improve quality of life, disease management or treatment outcomes across all populations.

Operates specialised equipment to monitor and record activity and functioning of the heart or other organs; monitors patients during exercise or sleep tests to check for disease or disorders; tests and monitors patients' lung function; performs dialysis to treat patients with kidney failure; interprets patients' test results, and writes reports to help medical practitioners determine treatment options; may take part in research projects.

• Works indoors generally in private practices, hospitals and clinics, and rehabilitation centres. Employees may also work in community centres, sports venues, factories and offices, education and academic centres, and in patients' homes.
• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean and well maintained workspaces.

• Light to medium physical demand.
• May sit when conversing with patients and when writing patient case notes.
• Frequently stands when administering therapy.
• Walks frequently to examine patients, check case notes and to gather equipment.
• Lifting, stretching and reaching may be required for some procedures, when undertaking physical examinations and assisting patients on to beds or therapeutic tables.
• Repetitive hand and finger movements may be required when performing manipulations or massage.
• Frequently uses medical equipment, exercise equipment and general office equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with medical, biological, musculoskeletal knowledge, diagnostic, communication, interpersonal, organisational, evaluation, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1) is required. In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
• Registration or licensing is required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.