International AEP Applicant

Assessments

There are two assessments you must satisfactorily complete:

  • Exercise Physiology Theory Exam
  • Exercise Physiology Practical Exam 

Note: You must complete each exam in the sequential order listed successfully to continue to the next exam.

Once you are an AEP, you will need to complete ESSA's Standards & Compliance professional development- see below. 

Theory Examination

Cost: $820

This online examination is conducted through the  University of Queensland. The theory examination consists of 90 multiple choice questions and 15 short answer responses allocated to a time limit of 3 hours. 

Candidates are permitted two attempts at the theoretical examination with a minimum of four weeks in between. After two unsuccessful attempts, a six month waiting period must be observed before another attempt at the theoretical exam. Four weeks must also be observed from successful completion of the theory exam to completing the practical examination.

The theory examination will evaluate the candidates' knowledge and application of designated general and pathology specific criteria including:

  • Professional practice
  • Foundation knowledge
  • Referrals, screening and assessment of exercise functional capacity
  • Design of exercise interventions
  • Implementation of exercise and health and wellness interventions
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular
  • Kidney
  • Mental Health
  • Metabolic
  • Musculoskeletal 
  • Neurological 
  • Respiratory / pulmonary 

A minimum of 70% must be attained to pass the theory exam.

The examination must be overseen by a suitable invigilator which must be approved prior to the examination. Please see the Invigilator Form for more information.

For more information, please visit UQ's website here. 
Note: To register for the ESSA AEP Exam preparation course, navigate to the EdX platform and select the ‘Register’ button. Participants will be requested to create an account. Once actioned, participants will be directed to the Course site (*NB – if site does not load immediately, click refresh). Participants will then need to select the ‘Enrol now’ link to access the full course. To commence the course, click the ‘Start Course’ button.

 

Email [email protected] to register.

Practical Examination

Cost: $1540

The Practical examination is conducted through the University of Queensland.  The examination will involve three stations, each allocated 60 minutes covering a combination of pathology domains. Each station will have an examiner, the examinee and a simulated patient present. At each station you will be provided with a short overview of the case verbally and have one hour to complete a full assessment with recommendations. 

Candidates are permitted two attempts at the practical examination with a minimum of four weeks in between. After two unsuccessful attempts, a six month waiting period must be observed before attempting the practical exam. 

Please note: The practical exam can be convened face-to-face or via Zoom. 

For further information or to view the examination criteria, please visit the University of Queensland website, here.
Note: To register for the ESSA AEP Exam preparation course, navigate to the EdX platform and select the ‘Register’ button. Participants will be requested to create an account. Once actioned, participants will be directed to the Course site (*NB – if site does not load immediately, click refresh). Participants will then need to select the ‘Enrol now’ link to access the full course. To commence the course, click the ‘Start Course’ button.

 

Email  [email protected]  to register.

Standards & Compliance online course

Cost: No Cost

ESSA's Standards & Compliance online course has been developed for AEPs to understand their minimum requirements for providing services within the various compensable schemes in Australia. The course enables learners to:

  • Understand the compensable services an AEP can provide;
  • Understand the requirements of the relevant compensable schemes;
  • Identify principles of a best practice exercise physiology service; and
  • Apply the principles of best practice services to clients.

The learning modules include:

  1. Foundations of Best Practice
  2. EP services for Medicare
  3. EP services for Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
  4. EP services for Private Health Insurers (PHI)
  5. EP services for Workers Compensation and Motor Accident Insurance
  6. EP services for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

For more information click here

There is a $150 registration fee for this course for non ESSA members however this fee is waived for international AEP applicants. To register and have the registration fee waived for this course, please contact the ESSA National Office on [email protected].