Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1835
Physiology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Physiologists investigate the functions and responses of human body systems. In military settings, they may apply physiological research to health, performance, and operational readiness.
Core Skills
- human physiology
- experimental design
- biomedical data analysis
- exercise testing
- cardiopulmonary assessment
- laboratory instrumentation
- research protocol development
- scientific writing
- clinical team coordination
Common Certifications
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Certified Clinical Research Professional
- Certified Clinical Research Associate
- Board Certified Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
- Certified Research Administrator
Civilian Career Paths
- REHABILITATION
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
- Certified Clinical Research Professional
- Good Clinical Practice training
- Human subjects protection training
Career Growth
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Certified Clinical Research Associate
- Certified Research Administrator
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology or a related field
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.