Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Personal trainer?
Today an AI can already prep materials, sort notes, and write a first summary. The class, the source, and the patient still need someone in the room.
It does not turn that percentage into a forecast of layoffs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Personal trainer
27%
AI or a robot can already do 27% of this job.
#74 / 103
View rankingPersonal trainer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 22% | +2 |
Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 27% | 28% | +7.6 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- demonstrate professional Pilates attitude
- manage fitness communication
- safely instruct about fitness
- identify customer objectives
- ensure safety of exercise environment
- analyse personal fitness information
- show professional responsibility
- provide fitness information
- prescribe exercises
- adapt Pilates exercises
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-9031.00· ESCO/ISCO 3423
IS WORK OVER?
Physiotherapist
21%
#88 / 103
View rankingPhysiotherapist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 12% | +1 |
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 42% | 28% | +11.8 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- orthopaedic manual physiotherapy
- medical terminology
- emergency surgery
- general medicine
- surgery
- human physiology
- geriatrics
- kinetics
- neurology
- pharmacology
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1123.00· ESCO/ISCO 2264