Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1835 Physiology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Physiology officers investigate the functions and responses of human body systems. They may apply physiological research to health, performance, and operational readiness in military settings.
Core Skills
- human physiology
- experimental design
- biomedical data analysis
- exercise testing
- cardiopulmonary assessment
- laboratory instrumentation
- research protocol development
- scientific writing
- clinical team coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Email software
- Web browser software
Civilian Career Paths
- Rehabilitation
- Public Health
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Career Growth
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA)
- Certified Research Administrator
Also Common
- Board Certified Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
What the Work Involves
- Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
- Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
- Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
- Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
- Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
Related Occupations
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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