Exercise Science Accreditation:

What is an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)?

AESs are university-qualified professionals who apply the science of exercise to design and deliver physical activity and exercise-based interventions to improve health, fitness, well-being, performance and assist in the prevention of injury and chronic conditions.

AESs coach and motivate to promote self-management of physical activity, exercise and healthy lifestyles. They account for individual factors, and social determinants of health when working with people at an individual, community and population level.

For further information, please refer to: What is an Accredited Exercise Scientist?


AES Accreditation Pathways:

There are three pathways depending on the course you completed:

  1. ESSA-accredited bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science.
  2. Non-ESSA accredited bachelor's degree within the field of exercise and sports science.
  3. Legacy Pathway: a temporary pathway for older graduates of a non-ESSA accredited bachelor's degree within the field of exercise and sports science. To find out more about the Legacy Pathway please review the Legacy Application Guide.

     

You can find a full list of accredited courses here.

Are you wanting to study a masters of exercise physiology but do not need accreditation yet?

A graduate entry assessment will be best for you.


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 Dowload here
Which documents need to be officially translated? Download here
What evidence should be de-identified? Coming Soon
Other helpful documents More documents

Application Processing Timeframes and Fees:


1. ESSA-accredited Pathway 2. Non-ESSA accredited Pathways 3. Legacy Pathway
Application Processing Timeframe 10 business days 10 business days 10 business days
Application Fees

*Application fees are non-refundable

 $42 incl GST $175 incl GST $175 incl GST
Assessment Processing Timeframe

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

 N/A

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 Process N/A Two reassessments are allowed. If you do meet all requirements, your assessment will be finalised as declined. One reassessment is allowed. If you do not meet all requirements, your assessment will be finalised as declined.
Reassessment Fees N/A $55 incl GST $55 incl GST
Accreditation Processing Timeframe 10 business days 10 business days 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 calculated 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

An eligibility assessment will help determine which pathway is best for you. You can complete the eligibility assessment via the apply now tab below.

The online application form includes 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.

 

To access the application form, click "Apply Online" below.

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

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Pathway 1: Pathway 2: Pathway 3 (Legacy):
Qualifications ESSA-accredited bachelor's degree in exercise and sport science Non-ESSA accredited bachelor’s degree within the field of exercise and sports science Non-ESSA accredited bachelor’s degree within the field of exercise and sports science
Experience 140hrs of supervised exercise science practicum 140hrs of supervised exercise science practicum 3 years FTE experience within the exercise science scope of practice
Requirements N/A Meet AES Professional Standards for Accreditation Meet AES Guiding Principles for Accreditation
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