Exercise & Sports Science Australia ( ESSA )
Founded in 1991 by a dedicate group of university academics Exercise & Sports Science Australia ( ESSA is a professional organisation committed to establishing , promoting and defending the career paths of university trained exercise and sports science practitioners .
On completion of university study and having met ESSA ’ s membership and / or accreditation requirements , these professionals are eligible to join ESSA as exercise scientists , exercise physiologists or sports scientists . ESSA represents and advocates for these three distinct professional groups :
• Exercise scientists - specialise in the design , implementation and evaluation of exercise and physical activity for healthy people . They provide programs for improving general health , the prevention of chronic diseases , health promotion and enhanced sports performance . Exercise scientists work in hospitals , community health units , workplaces ,
88 December 2014