Also called: ASCR Specialist, Exercise Physiologist
Designs workouts that keep astronauts' bones and muscles strong in zero gravity.
You plan each astronaut's daily space workouts, help them recover after months in orbit, and coach them to walk again normally after landing.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in kinesiology or exercise physiology; strength coach certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Kinesiology, Exercise Science.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI tracks workouts and body data; coaching astronauts in person stays human.
Classes: Anatomy, Physical education, Biology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1128.
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