Professional Standards
ESSA Professional Standards for Accreditation describe the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and abilities expected of an individual to gain entry to and meet the ongoing minimum expectations of an ESSA accreditation.
Standards undergo a major review every 4 years and a minor review halfway through the cycle.
Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) Professional Standards
The AES Professional Standards for Accreditation describes the minimum knowledge and skills to work across all areas of exercise science.
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2020)
A revised set of AES Professional Standards were approved by the ESSA Board in 2020. These standards are in effect from 1 January 2022.
AES Professional Standards for Accreditation (2020)
Past Exercise Science Standards (2013 - 2021)
Exercise Science Standards (2013)
A support guide for the AES Professional Standards for Accreditation (2020) has been developed for key stakeholders including curriculum developers to understand the expectations of the AES Professional Standards.
AES Professional Standards- Support Guide
Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) Professional Standards
The AEP Professional Standards for Accreditation describe the core elements of effective and ethical clinical exercise physiology practice.
AEP Professional Standards for Accreditation (2021)- Current
A revised set of AEP Professional Standards were approved by the ESSA Board in 2021. These standards came into effect 1 January 2023.
AEP Professional Standards for Accreditation (2021)
A support guide for the AEP Professional Standards for Accreditation (2021) has been developed for key stakeholders including curriculum developers to understand the expectations of the AEP Professional Standards.
AEP Professional Standards for Accreditation - Support Guide (2021)
Accredited Sports Scientist (ASpS) Level 1 Professional Standards
The Level 1 ASpS Professional Standards describe the minimum requirements to practise lawfully, safely and effectively as an ASpS.
ASpS Level 1 Professional Standards (2019)
ASpS Professional Standards Support Guide (2023)
Accredited Sports Scientist (ASpS) Level 2 Professional Standards
The Level 2 ASpS Professional Standards expand on the Level 1 ASpS Professional Standards. Level 2 ASpS have advanced knowledge, skills and expertise in sports science that are applied within the sub-disciplines including Performance Analysis, Skill Acquisition, Sports Biomechanics, Sports Physiology and Strength Science.
ASpS Level 2 Professional Standards (2019)
ASpS Professional Standards Support Guide (2023)
Accredited High Performance Manager (AHPM) Professional Standards
The AHPM Professional Standards describe the advanced knowledge, skills and experience an AHPM has in their area of sports science expertise and leadership and management experience.
AHPM Professional Standards (2019)
AHPM Professional Standards Support Guide (2023)