Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – State or Territory nominated
Submitted EOIs<20*
Recent invited-status presence<20*
Visa applications lodged<20*
Exercise Physiologist - ANZSCO 234915
Skilled occupation profile
Exercise Physiologist
ANZSCO 234915Exercise Physiologist assesses, plans and implements exercise programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases and injuries, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer and arthritis, and assists in restoring optimal physical function, health and wellness
ROLSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations
Recent SkillSelect information
Recent SkillSelect information for Exercise Physiologist
SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Exercise Physiologist, ANZSCO 234915. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.
* <20: the official source published a small-number value below 20. The exact number is not shown by the official source.
† PointsView-calculated indicator: calculated from the published SkillSelect points distribution where sufficient data is available.
This information gives historical SkillSelect EOI information. It does not predict invitation chances, guarantee visa outcomes, or state a minimum invitation score.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Exercise Physiologist ANZSCO 234915.
Typical tasks and duties
Exercise Physiologist may perform the following tasks:
- fitness testing of patients so that an accurate physiological profile of the individual can be obtained;
- developing specific exercise programmes and monitoring adherence to them;
- providing regular monitoring and reassessment of the exercise plan;
- producing reports and longitudinal studies;
- keeping up to date with ongoing research;
- raising awareness of health and fitness issues and promoting the benefits of sport and exercise;
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on ROL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skilled Work Regional visa subclass 491A provisional regional skilled visa for applicants nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494A provisional regional employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Exercise Physiologist usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Additional occupation-specific assessment information
Exercise Physiologist is classified as Group A occupations by Vetassess. The criteria for skills assessment of Group A occupations is to hold qualification(s) assessed at Australian Bachelor degree or higher degree with a highly relevant field of study and at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years.
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Exercise Physiologist — ANZSCO 234915 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
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PointsView report available
Exercise Physiologist historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 234915.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
