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  1. Clinical exercise physiologist

    Clinical exercise physiologists are responsible for prescribing and delivering evidence-based exercise to help patients prevent, treat and manage their long-term conditions. 

    You'll need a first degree in a relevant subject to do an exercise physiology master's degree, for example sport and exercise science, science or a related discipline. The clinical exercise physiology master's degree is one year long.
    As a clinical exercise physiologist registered with the Academy of Healthcare Science, you'll usually be paid at band 6 of the Agenda for Change payscales. You will usually work regular, daytime hours.
    You'll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a calm, confident and sympathetic approach. You'll be comfortable using technology and complex equipment and be able to work under direction, in a team and independently. You'll have good attention to detail and an interest in exercise and fitness.
    With further training and/or experience, you can progress into specialist areas, management, research or teaching. You could also consider becoming a registered clinical scientist in one of the physiological sciences by applying to the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP).

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