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

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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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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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Cardiac Rehabilitation for AEPs Face-to-face Workshop

Join Professor Steve Selig in person as he facilitates the popular Cardiac Rehabilitation for AEPs with an emphasis on exercise workshop. This face-to-face workshop will include practical elements and...

Date: 26/10/2024

Time: 08:30 AM

CPD: 7

Location: Hamilton, Qld

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Stretch Yourself Strong

Stretch Yourself Strong allows ESSA professionals to make evidence-based choices around mobility and flexibility training in an environment where this often is not the case....

Date: 01/01/2023

Time: 12:00 AM

CPD: 15

Location: Online

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Spinal Cord Injuries Webinar

Time: 05:00 PM, 21/08/2024

CPD: 1.5

Location: Online

Exercise for Transgender Youths on Puberty Blockers Webinar

Time: 05:30 PM, 08/10/2024

CPD: 1.5

Location: Online

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

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Exercise physiology failed NDIS pricing review, risking workforce exit from the Scheme

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is extremely disappointed in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) 2024-2025 Pricing Guide released on Friday, which has kept exercise physiology prices on hold for the fifth consecutive year.

1/07/2024

Exercise physiology failed NDIS pricing review, risking workforce exit from the Scheme

Statement from the Board: AEP jailed on fraud charges

A New South Wales formerly Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Occupational Therapist has been sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for committing fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

27/06/2024

Statement from the Board: AEP jailed on fraud charges

2023 Accredited Exercise Physiologist of the Year: David Mizrahi

Accredited Exercise Physiologist of the Year recognises outstanding Accredited Exercise Physiologists for exceptional service delivery to their clients, their practice, or the community.

14/06/2024

2023 Accredited Exercise Physiologist of the Year: David Mizrahi

2023 Member Impact Contributor Award: Dr Shelly Keating

The Member Impact Contributor Award recognises outstanding member contributors who dedicate time and skills to improving our profession, particularly through activities focused on member impact.

14/06/2024

2023 Member Impact Contributor Award: Dr Shelly Keating

Pre-Exercise Screening Systems

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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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