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AI exposure Healthcare practitioners and technical

Will AI replace exercise physiologists?

Exercise Physiologists. US occupation 29-1128.

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of the time exercise physiologists spend on their work goes on tasks where AI is already being used to do that work.of exercise physiologists' working hours go on tasks AI has already started taking off their plate.

Ranked 346 of 756 US occupations. No AI use seen in the work yet, along with 410 other occupations.No handover started yet, along with 410 other occupations.

Average US job 7.7%

Among the least exposed jobs there are.Still waiting for liberation.

What AI already does for exercise physiologistsWhat exercise physiologists no longer do alone

O*NET lists 25 tasks for exercise physiologists. None of them shows meaningful AI use at work yet.

What it does not touch, yetWhat still needs a human

25 of the 25 tasks show no AI use at work in the data.

  • Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.Core task
  • Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.Core task
  • Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.Core task
  • Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.Core task
  • Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.Core task
  • Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.Core task
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  • Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.Core task
  • Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.Core task
  • Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.Core task
  • Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.Core task
  • Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.Core task
  • Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.Core task
  • Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.Core task
  • Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.Core task
  • Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.Core task
  • Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.Core task
  • Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment, such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.Core task
  • Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.Core task
  • Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.Core task
  • Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.Core task
  • Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.Core task
  • Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.Core task
  • Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.Core task
  • Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.Core task
  • Teach group exercise for low-, medium-, or high-risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.Core task

How that compares

Among the 65 healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, exercise physiologists rank 35. The group averages 4.1%, and its most exposed job is Medical Records Specialists at 66.7%. The average US occupation sits at 7.7%.

All 756 occupations, ranked

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  1. 346Epidemiologists 0.0%
  2. 346Etchers and Engravers 0.0%
  3. 346Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining 0.0%

What this does and does not mean

Exposure is observed use, not a forecast. Anthropic maps work conversations with Claude onto the tasks O*NET lists for each job and asks, of the tasks AI could speed up, which are actually being used for at work. A use that does the task outright counts in full and a use that assists a person counts half. The task scores are averaged into the occupation figure by the share of time spent on each task.

A high figure means AI is already part of how this work gets done. It does not mean anyone has been replaced. Anthropic's own reading of the labour market finds no systematic rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting exposed jobs.No measurable rise in unemployment among exposed workers so far, and about 14% fewer 22 to 25 year olds starting these jobs. Gap years for everyone. Labor market impacts, 5 March 2026.

Task list and titles from O*NET 31.0 by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Scores from the Anthropic Economic Index (CC BY). Checked 1 November 2026. How the ranking works.