Ways to Join Exercise & Sports Science Australia

Membership

There are a number of ways to join Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as a member. As a member of ESSA you have access to a huge range of benefits. Please select a membership category below for more information on eligibility requirements and application processes.

If you are seeking to apply for accreditation with ESSA or for a Graduate Entry assessment, please refer to the Accreditation section further down this page.

Accreditation

ESSA offers four accreditations for exercise professionals: Accredited Exercise Scientist (AEP), Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), Accredited Sports Scientist (ASpS) and Accredited High Performance Manager (AHPM). There are separate pathways to exercise physiology acccreditation for domestic and international graduates.

Please select the relevant accreditation below for more information on pathways to accreditation, eligibility requirements and application processes.

Please note: Between November 2021 - February 2022 is ESSA's busiest time in terms of applications. Please be aware there is no ability to fast track applications.

Graduate Entry to Exercise Physiology Study

A Graduate Entry (GE) assessment is available for eligible individuals who are preparing to enrol in an ESSA-accredited postgraduate exercise physiology course. The assessment will confirm whether you have satisfied the exercise science requirements for exercise physiology accreditation. 

To apply for a GE assessment you must have completed, or be in the final semester of, a non-ESSA accredited Bachelor degree in exercise and sports science or a related field.