OSCA occupation

262231 Exercise Physiologist

Assesses, plans and implements exercise-based health interventions for the prevention, treatment and management of diseases and injuries such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, depression and autism, and assists in restoring optimal physical function, health and wellness.

Major group: 2 Professionals
Unit group: 2622 Exercise Physiologists and Scientists
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 1

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 234915 Exercise Physiologist Partial correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 1
Major group: 2 Professionals
Sub-major group: 26 Health Professionals
Minor group: 262 Allied Health Physical and Sensory Therapy Professionals
Unit group: 2622 Exercise Physiologists and Scientists

Tasks

Assists and improves clients' musculoskeletal function through physical activity and exercise programs
Administers a variety of tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of clients
Records detailed client medical histories, exercise undertaken and clients' responses and progress under exercise programs
Prevents, treats and manages health conditions, including complex chronic conditions
Prescribes, implements and evaluates safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions to facilitate recovery and maximise independence and participation in activities at home, school, work and in the community
Provides education and advice on health and wellbeing, and how physical activity and exercise can improve health outcomes
Screens and assesses for factors that may impact client needs, preferences, barriers and facilitators to inform recommendations and interventions
Uses active therapy techniques to assess and prescribe a targeted clinical exercise and education program that builds the clients' capacity for the long term

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Related occupations

262232 Exercise and Sports Scientist

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Compare OSCA 262231 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code262231 Exercise Physiologist	262232 Exercise and Sports Scientist
Official role definition	Assesses, plans and implements exercise-based health interventions for the prevention, treatment and management of diseases and injuries such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, depression and autism, and assists in restoring optimal physical function, health and wellness.	Researches and applies the science of exercise to design and deliver physical activity and exercise-based interventions to improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance, and assist in the prevention of injury and chronic conditions. Provides expert advice and support to coaches, athletes and teams to help them understand and enhance sports performance.
Skill level	Skill Level 1	Skill Level 1
Key tasks	Assists and improves clients' musculoskeletal function through physical activity and exercise programs Administers a variety of tests to identify and assess physical problems and ailments of clients Records detailed client medical histories, exercise undertaken and clients' responses and progress under exercise programs Prevents, treats and manages health conditions, including complex chronic conditions	Screens and assesses health, movement, exercise and performance capacity of clients and athletes Researches, designs, modifies and applies assessment protocols and methods to analyse the demands of the sport and the capabilities of the athlete Records detailed client medical histories, exercise undertaken, and clients' responses and progress Researches, designs and delivers physical activity and exercise-based interventions to prevent injury, facilitate return to activity, manage risk factors for chronic conditions, and optimise sports performance

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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262231Exercise Physiologist
262232Exercise and Sports Scientist

Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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