ESSA Search

Locate an accredited exercise professional in your area via post code (AEP, AES, ASpS).

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Exercise Right

How our professionals inspire and inform ALL Australians to be healthier and more active.

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Keep Up-to-Date

View all the upcoming professional development opportunities that ESSA offers!

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Verify Accreditation

Verify the ESSA accreditation status of an exercise and sports science individual.

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Who we are

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is a peak professional organisation representing about 11,000 members, including student members. We are committed to establishing, promoting and representing the career paths of tertiary-trained exercise and sports science practitioners including Accredited Exercise Physiologists, Accredited Exercise Scientists, Accredited Sports Scientists & Accredited High Performance Managers.

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Professional Development

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Mental Health First Aid Courses

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Date: 01/01/2023

Time: 12:00 AM

CPD: 12

Location: Online

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Foundations of Precision Health & Exercise

The goal of Personalised Health is that the right treatment meets the needs of that person. This comprehensive video course, will empower you with the essential knowledge and expertise to thrive in th...

Date: 01/01/2023

Time: 12:00 AM

CPD: 2

Location: Online

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How Can We Better Treat Chronic Lower Back Pain? Webinar

This webinar will discuss treatment options for CLBP, with a focus on the benefits of posterior chain resistance training....

Date: 12/12/2023

Time: 01:00 PM

CPD: 1.5

Location: Online

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Black Dog Institute's Navigating Burnout Webinar

Time: 12:00 PM, 05/12/2023

CPD: 1.5

Location: Online

Assessment & Prescription of Exercise in Cardiac Rehab

Time: 02:00 PM, 05/12/2023

CPD: 1.5

Location: Online

Exercise for People with Breast Cancer Webinar - Part 1

Time: 02:00 PM, 11/12/2023

CPD: 1.5

Location: Online

Understanding and Managing Autonomic Dysregulation Webinar

Time: 07:00 PM, 18/12/2023

CPD: 1.5

Location: Online

Exercise for People with Breast Cancer Webinar - Part 2

Time: 02:00 PM, 19/12/2023

CPD: 1.5

Location: Online

News & Media

Media enquiries

ESSA members are available to comment on a range of health and exercise topics.

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Announcement from the ESSA Board - Esteemed CEO departs ESSA after 17 years of service

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has bid farewell to CEO Anita Hobson-Powell, who concluded her tenure at ESSA earlier this month after an incredible 17 years of dedicated service and outstanding achievements.

14/11/2023

Where are the women coaches? ESSA targets gender equality in high performance sport

Gender equality progress in Australian sport is evident on the field, but a shortage of women in high-performance coaching roles emphasises the urgent need for a more inclusive game plan.

10/11/2023

Misleading information on scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologists

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has been made aware that there was a web page and fact sheet produced by another professional association which includes misleading information

9/11/2023

ESSA announce vital funding boost for two Australian researchers

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has provided crucial funding to support two Australian researchers in their groundbreaking studies on exercise oncology and the involvement of First Nations women in sports.

7/11/2023

Pre-Exercise Screening Systems

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ESSA's
Research Portal

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Healthy Eating Activity & Lifestyle (HEAL™)

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Thinking of a career in exercise and sports science?

ESSA is the membership and accreditation body for four categories of exercise professionals. Let us guide you to a career in Exercise & Sports Science.

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Advertising or partnering with ESSA

ESSA has a range of different advertising channels that can provide maximum exposure of your product or service to a range of professionals.

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Information for the public and employers

Learn about the different types of degree qualified exercise professionals, how they are recognised, and which type is right for you business.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Exercise & Sports Science Australia respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the country on which we work.

Professional Development Hub

Formal and structured PD for maintaining the knowledge and skills of ESSA professionals.

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ESSA podcasts

ESSA podcasts are a type of ESSA PD, and are the recordings of ESSA webinars

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