High Performance Manager Accreditation:

What is an Accredited High Performance Manager?

Accredited High Performance Managers are university-qualified sports science and sports medicine (SSSM)† professionals. They lead and manage teams of performance support staff, including SSSM professionals in high-performance, elite, and professional sport settings.

For further information, please refer to: What is an Accredited High Performance Manager?


AHPM Accreditation Pathways:

There are two pathways for AHPM depending on the course you completed:

  1. Masters or higher in sports science and currently hold Sports Science Level 2 Accreditation (ASpS2) with ESSA.

    2. NB. Pathway 1 applicants must apply for ASpS2 first.

  2. Registered as a Physiotherapist, Dietitian, Doctor or hold Level 3 ASCA with a relevant university degree.

Before You Apply:

  • Have your photo ID and official, final transcript signed by a suitable notary.
  • De-identify any evidence which may be sensitive and that you do not have permission to share.
  • Ensure you submit a complete application. Incomplete applications will not progress.
  • An application fee will be payable via our online payment gateway when you submit. This fee is in addition to the accreditation and/or membership fees.
  • Note that we reserve the right to ask further questions/request for further evidence.
  • By submitting evidence with your application you are giving ESSA permission to validate it with the relevant third party.

Helpful Resources:


How to have your documents signed by a suitable notary Download here
Which documents need to be officially translated? Download here
What evidence should be de-identified? Coming Soon
AHPM Support Guide More Documents
More Documents Link to Application Resources Page

Application Processing Timeframes and Fees:


AHPM Pathways 1 and 2:
Application Processing Timeframe 10 business days
Application Fees

*Application fees are non-refundable.

 $300 incl GST
Assessment Processing Timeframe

*Please be aware there is no ability to fast track applications

Approximately 15 weeks*

*The assessment queue may fluctuate based on the number and complexity of assessments. Please use the assessment timeframe as a rough guide.
Reassessment Fees

Two reassessments are allowed. If you do meet all requirements, your assessment will be finalised as declined.

For Administration Evidence - $20 incl GST
For Assessment Evidence (Non Accredited)- $70 incl GST  
Accreditation Processing Timeframes 10 business days
Accreditation and Membership Fees

*Membership and accreditation fees are non-refundable

 View the annual accreditation and membership fees here. The accreditation fees are calcualted pro-rata on when the application is approved.
  • Once approved, you will receive an invoice for the accreditation (and membership, if option is selected) fee.
  • First time members will receive a 25% introductory discount on first year membership fees.
  • If you are working 20 hours or less per week you may be eligible for a part-time discount on the membership fee. Please contact ESSA at [email protected] for more information.
  • Only one of the above discounts applies at a time and fee discounts cannot be applied retrospectively.

Questions?

This webpage, application and assessment forms include information on:

  • How to have your ID signed by a suitable notary
  • How to complete the assessment
  • Types of suitable evidence
  • Types of suitable experience
  • And much more.

If you still have questions, you can contact us at [email protected]


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AHPM Pathway 1: AHPM Pathway 2:
Qualifications Minimum masters degree in sports science  Registered as a Physiotherapist, Dietitian, Doctor or hold ASCA Level 3 with relevant university degree
Pre-requisite Hold ASpS2 Accreditation N/A
Experience (counted from the completion of the minimum degree in the field) N/A 5 years FTE experience within the high performance manager scope of practice
Requirements Meet AHPM Professional Standards for Accreditation Meet AHPM Professional Standards for Accreditation
Application Documents N/A Work History Form
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