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Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is a peak professional organisation representing more than 8,000 members. We are committed to establishing, promoting and representing the career paths of tertiary-trained exercise and sports science practitioners including Accredited Exercise Physiologists, Accredited Exercise Scientists, Accredited Sports Scientists & Accredited High Performance Managers.

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Common Causes and Management of Lateral Hip Pain Webinar This presentation is designed to provide an overview of common causes of lateral hip pain, discussing relevant anatomy and pathophysiology, typical patient presentation and common assessments that may... Date: 22/04/2021 Time: 05:00 PM CPD: 1.5 Location: Online Learn More
Research to Practice 2021 Being held virtually, for the first time, ESSA's biennial conference Research to Practice 2021 remains one of the worlds best. With International and local keynote presenters, lecture presenters, inv... Date: 06/05/2021 Time: 10:00 AM CPD: up to 20 Location: Virtual Learn More
Coaching Better Every Season Webinar In this webinar, Anthony will delve into his real-world coaching experiences of how he has created effective strategies of developing a coaching philosophy and coaching pedagogy through his time of wo... Date: 12/05/2021 Time: 06:00 PM CPD: 1.5 Location: Webinar Learn More


Common Causes and Management of Lateral Hip Pain Webinar Time: 05:00 PM, 22/04/2021 CPD: 1.5 Location: Online Learn More
Research to Practice 2021 Time: 10:00 AM, 06/05/2021 CPD: up to 20 Location: Virtual Learn More
Coaching Better Every Season Webinar Time: 06:00 PM, 12/05/2021 CPD: 1.5 Location: Webinar Learn More
Metabolic Conditioning in Rugby Webinar Time: 07:00 PM, 20/05/2021 CPD: 1.5 Location: Webinar Learn More
Giving Feedback That Sticks Webinar Time: 12:00 PM, 04/06/2021 CPD: 1.5 Location: Webinar Learn More

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ESSA congratulates Dr Amy Harding, winner of 2020 ESSA Medal

ESSA is pleased to congratulate Dr Amy Harding, from Griffith University, for winning the 2020 ESSA Medal for her PhD thesis, ‘LIFTMOR-M: Lifting Intervention For Training Muscle and Osteoporosis Rehabilitation for Men’.

8/04/2021

ESSA congratulates Dr Amy Harding, winner of 2020 ESSA Medal

Exercise is for everyone this World Health Day

This World Health Day, ESSA is highlighting the statement that “exercise is for everyone”, and shouldn’t discriminate against age, gender, abilities, ethnicity, or geography.

7/04/2021

Exercise is for everyone this World Health Day

Make time to enjoy eggs-ercise this Easter!

It’s Easter time! Although this weekend may be a time of consuming chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, it doesn’t need to be seen as a way to feel bad about your health and well-being – there’s no need to rule out that chocolate bunny.

30/03/2021

Make time to enjoy eggs-ercise this Easter!

Increasing the visibility of female leaders in the exercise and sports science industry

In light of International Women's Day, ESSA is once again increasing the visibility of women within the exercise and sports science industry by celebrating the achievements of three pioneering women, as nominated by their peers.

8/03/2021

Increasing the visibility of female leaders in the exercise and sports science industry

Exercise is Medicine® Australia (EIM)

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Healthy Eating Activity & Lifestyle (HEAL™)

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Thinking of a career in exercise and sports science?

ESSA is the membership and accreditation body for four categories of exercise professionals. Let us guide you to a career in Exercise & Sports Science.

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