Improving the health and well-being for all Australians through exercise and sport.

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the professional organisation committed to establishing promoting and representing the career paths of tertiary-trained exercise and sports science practitioners.

Founded in 1991, ESSA is a non-profit organisation, representing over 3,000 members. ESSA members are allied health professionals, tertiary trained in exercise and sports practice, qualified to comprehensively assess an individual's exercise capacity and ensure that participation is safe, yet achieve optimum results. All Australians can benefit from the services of ESSA health professionals.

ESSA represents three different fields of professionals who are committed to improving the quality of life for people of all ages, through exercise, health and well being programs for all levels of fitness and ability.

Accredited exercise physiologist (AEPs) are four-year university-qualified allied health professionals specialising in delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries. AEPs provide physical activity and behaviour change support for clients with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and workplace conditioning/ rehabilitation.

Sports scientists work in a multi-disciplinary field concerned http://www.example.com/Link10with the understanding and enhancement of human performance. Sports scientists evaluate, research, assess and advise on coaching, training, competition, and recovery practices in all areas of sport to achieve the best possible sporting performance. 

Exercise scientists are university-qualified health professionals who work primarily in prevention, corporate health and wellness, community health and exercise programs for low-risk clientele. An exercise scientist can also register with Fitness Australia and gain formal recognition as a personal trainer. Exercise scientists are not eligible to register with Medicare Australia.

To find an Accredited exercise physiologist or sports scientist log on to www.essa.org.au

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