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:
- Masters or higher in sports science and currently hold Sports Science Level 2 Accreditation (ASpS2) with ESSA.
NB. Pathway 1 applicants must apply for ASpS2 first.
- 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:
Application Processing Timeframes and Fees:
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AHPM Pathways 1 and 2: |
| Application Processing Timeframe |
10 business days |
| Application Fees
*Application fees are non-refundable.
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$42 incl GST |
| Assessment Processing Timeframe
*Please be aware there is no ability to fast track applications
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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.
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| Reassessment Fees |
Two reassessments are allowed. If you do meet all requirements, your assessment will be finalised as declined. |
| Accreditation Processing Timeframes |
10 business days |
| Accreditation and Membership Fees
*Membership and accreditation fees are non-refundable
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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.
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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]
Apply Now
Step 1: Click the links below to download the application documents
Step 2: Complete the forms and compile your portfolio of evidence. Save all documents within an online storage platform of your choice i.e. Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.
Step 3: Once complete, email your access link to [email protected]