What do I do if my application for membership or accreditation has not been approved?
Membership
The eligiblity requirements for each membership category are defined by the ESSA Constitution and Membership By-Law. Applications for membership that have been officially finalised by ESSA as declined may be appealed, in accordance with the Appeals Process By-Law. All appeal applications must be in writing using the form below. Applications should be submitted to [email protected] and must be received by ESSA within 30 working days of ESSA sending formal written notification of the outcome.
Application to Appeal a Membership Decision
Please refer to the application form for fee details.
Accreditation
The standards and processes for assessment and recognition of qualifications are established and maintained by the Standards Council and the Accreditation Council. Accreditation outcomes that have been finalised by ESSA as declined may be appealed, in accordance with the Appeals Process By-Law. All appeal applications must be in writing using the form below. Applications should be submitted to [email protected] and must be received by ESSA within 30 working days of ESSA sending formal written notification of the outcome.
Application to Appeal an Accreditation Decision
Please refer to the application form for fee details.
Meeting Exercise Science Accreditation Requirements
Applicants for exercise science accreditation (AES) or a Graduate Entry (GE) assessment with a ‘not yet met requirements’ outcome may reapply after undertaking further study or practicum hours to address the outstanding requirements. Applicants for exercise physiology accreditation (AEP) who have not yet met all exercise science requirements will need to submit evidence of meeting the outstanding requirements with their AEP application.
- For applicants requiring further study: University study must be undertaken at the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree level or above. This may be completed as part of a university course (ESSA-accredited or non-accredited) or as non-award units.
- For applicants requiring further exercise science practicum: ESSA recommends approaching your current or prospective education provider to discuss options for additional practicum placements. Practicum requirements may also be met through workplace experience, provided the experience is appropriately documented and meets the requirements outlined in the Practicum Guide for information on satisfying the exercise science practicum requirements.
Meeting Exercise Physiology Requirements
Applicants on the International EP Pathway who are not able to meet the AEP requirements will need to undertake an ESSA-accredited undergraduate or postgraduate exercise physiology course. All domestic graduates must complete an accredited course, including those with another allied health qualification, such as physiotherapy.
A full list of accredited courses can be found here.